He was the 2004 Rookie of the year. In his first NFL game he had the most recieving yards for a rookie, 217. He also holds NFL records for most receptions in his first 26 games, and the fastest receiver to 300 catches. Boldin is that good. He has the best lower body strength of any other receiver in the league. He's built like a running back from the waist down.
I don't know what most of you guys are thinking, but we need a solid #2. It's funny that a lot of you think that we are fine with Hurd, Stanback, and Austin. If TO goes down (knock on a big piece of frekin wood) we are done! Do you guys actually think that if we lose Owens, even for a couple of games, we have the receivers to get it done? I think not.
If TO goes down, Crayton is your new #1. Then Hurd is your #2, and Stanback to the slot. We don't know if Austin can come back from that sprain and be 100% in 4-6 weeks. Plus he has never played, so it's not like he is just going to get on the field and be back to what we have seen in preseason, especially against 1st string talent!
I say if there is any chance whatsoever we try to get him, or Roy Williams. I know this topic has been beaten like a dead horse, but it will continue until we find the solution. We cannot afford to waste another year. I know #1's or even solid #2's don't grow on trees, but we have two wideouts that are disgruntled out there, and an owner that refuses to leave this topic alone even going into the 3rd preseason game.
Now please Jerry. Get it done.