BlueInCanada Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Anquan Boldin to be traded to San Francisco 49ers By Chris Wesseling Around the League Writer Published: March 11, 2013 at 04:20 p.m. Updated: March 11, 2013 at 04:42 p.m. Seeking salary-cap relief, the Baltimore Ravens desperately want Anquan Boldin to accept a $2 million reduction in pay for the 2013 season. A man of principle, Boldin is sticking to his guns about playing under the contract he originally signed. Mock draft central Events: » NFL Scouting Combine | Pro days | Draft Mock drafts: » Davis: Expecting early offensive tackle run » Brooks: Chiefs grab building block at No. 1 » Jeremiah: Ansah hits top five » Brandt: Major changes after combine Draft coverage: » Jeremiah: Draft's five most versatile prospects » Brooks' top-50 prospects big board » Mayock's updated top prospects by position » Brandt's Hot 100 top draft prospects | Top 25 » NFL Draft Tracker Podcast: Latest buzz Video: » NFL Mock Draft Weekly: Airing each Friday » Is Manuel a better QB than Barkley? » Is Joeckel still the draft's top lineman? With both sides at a standstill, general manager Ozzie Newsome has come up with a solution that could strengthen a fierce competitor while leaving his team worse off in the long run. NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Monday, citing a Ravens source, that Boldin will be traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2013 sixth-round draft pick. A Niners source told Breer that the deal is done. The Baltimore Sun first reported the trade. Per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the trade will not be official until Boldin -- currently on an African mission -- passes a physical. Three years ago, Newsome netted Boldin and a fifth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a third- and fourth-round pick. Playoff hero or no, Newsome did well to collect a draft pick for a player about to enter the decline phase of his career. Boldin wasn't going to see his $6 million salary, in which case the Ravens would have simply released him on Tuesday. From the Niners' point of view, Boldin fills a major need for a reliable receiver opposite Michael Crabtree while casting doubt on Mario Manningham's future in San Francisco. It also suggests the 49ers envision another red-shirt year for 2012 first-rounder A.J. Jenkins, who barely saw the field as a rookie. The trade from one Harbaugh brother to another speaks volumes about the respect Boldin carried in Baltimore. Now he returns to his familiar stomping grounds in the NFC West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 yeah it's bullshit. 6th rounder? how is that even legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 yeah it's bullshit. 6th rounder? how is that even legal I still don't understand how NFL GMs talk to each other and how these type of deals get done. "Hey we know that you faced us in the SB and that Boldin is your number one guy and he had an outstanding post season for you plus he's chuck and prey Flacco's main security blanket but we were thinking we would give you a sixth round pick for him" "Ok you got yourselfs a deal" You think we could get Calvin Jonhson for a fourth round pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 they gave him an ultimatum to take a two million dollar paycut apparently so they just took what they could get for him (without exploring it too much i'd imagine). he makes like 7 mil a year and flacco's cap number is only 6 mil this season. there was no excuse to take such a hard stance with this guy. torrey smith is a one dimensional mike wallace/lee evans type burner who runs really fast in a straight line--boldin is the key to that passing game. good luck, baltimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I have a funny feeling Baltimore is going from "champs" to "rebuilding year" in about six months' time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightFire Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 WTF? Wow, SF could be scary good this year and beyond. I've heard SF has like 15, well 14 now, picks. Does anybody know if this is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 they have 14 now yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have a funny feeling Baltimore is going from "champs" to "rebuilding year" in about six months' time. If Reed goes, then probably they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 49ers will be every agent;s first call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 they gave him an ultimatum to take a two million dollar paycut apparently so they just took what they could get for him (without exploring it too much i'd imagine). he makes like 7 mil a year and flacco's cap number is only 6 mil this season. there was no excuse to take such a hard stance with this guy. torrey smith is a one dimensional mike wallace/lee evans type burner who runs really fast in a straight line--boldin is the key to that passing game. good luck, baltimore Ray felt the offense was on the field too much last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 49ers will be every agent;s first call. is there even any room left in their starting lineup after this? jesus christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 is there even any room left in their starting lineup after this? jesus christ He just replaces randy moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 haha well i meant in regards to your other comment about future free agents wanting to go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmenroc Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 He just replaces randy moss Or Manningham if he's released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I don't think they'll release Manningham. He'd be the only down field threat besides Vernon Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I don't think they'll release Manningham. He'd be the only down field threat besides Vernon Davis They drafted Jenkins, last year, I think they get him more involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 They won't release Manningham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 they gave him an ultimatum to take a two million dollar paycut apparently so they just took what they could get for him (without exploring it too much i'd imagine). he makes like 7 mil a year and flacco's cap number is only 6 mil this season. there was no excuse to take such a hard stance with this guy. torrey smith is a one dimensional mike wallace/lee evans type burner who runs really fast in a straight line--boldin is the key to that passing game. good luck, baltimore This deals smells... they could've gotten 2 2nd rounders if not a first for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 nobody was going to give up 2 2nd's or a first for a player it was widely known was about to be released since he refused a paycut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Boldin came alive in the playoffs and basically beat up on the homophobic 49er CB. Otherwise, he's a poor man's Nicks. Certainly not worth a 2nd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I guess a 6th round pic and sending him to a team not only in the other conference but across the country is better then releasing him and the Steelers picking him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allstarjim Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 They'll make a move to find a cheaper replacement for him. Perhaps a Mike Sims-Walker, Laurent Robinson, Kevin Walter, or Michael Jenkins. Then maybe an early round pick at WR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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