The Cowboys can get Anquan Boldin. Now.

[Rampage]

I'd rather have the 10th best receiver in the league than the best RB in the league. RBs just aren't that valuable -- or at least, the value that the top RB provides over an average RB isn't as high as the difference between a top WR and an average WR.

Boldin is 28. Romo is 28. Age isn't an issue with Boldin.

he says this to pump up the most overtrated position on a football team.

 

[theogt]

he says this to pump up the most overtrated position on a football team.

It can be statistically proven that running backs are not that valuable.

 

[Randy White]

I'd rather have the 10th best receiver in the league than the best RB in the league. RBs just aren't that valuable -- or at least, the value that the top RB provides over an average RB isn't as high as the difference between a top WR and an average WR.

I'd rather have the 10th best receiver in the league, if that happens to be Anquan Boldin, than Felix Jones.

It's not that RBs aren't that valuable, they're still are even though the position has been watered down since the Emmitt Smith days, but in this particular scenario, seriously, you have to be a complete ignoramus to not make that trade.

I'd be willing to bet that there isn't an NFL GM, head coach, position coach, coordinator, assistant coach, scout, or even waterboy who, putting all the sideshows aside, wouldn't make this trade.

 

[28 Joker]

Felix Jones would have busted 1,000 yards and scored plenty of TDs last year if he gets the ball and doesn't have that fluke toe injury.

He may have limited game experience, but that didn't stop him from producing and running all over teams after limited touches.

Arizona liked Felix Jones and could have drafted him, and I think they would trade a disgruntled WR for him.

Felix Jones is a Marshall Faulk type of player, and he is one of the best players on the team, limited game experience or not.

Again, WRs are overrated. Dallas doesn't need Anquan Boldin.

Felix Jones is 21 years old and gave you a glimpse of what is coming. He can be a superstar if you get him the ball. He scored a TD the first time he touched the ball.

I say Dallas wouldn't trade Felix Jones for Boldin, all things equal.

 

[Ren]

How much cap room do you want tied up in 1 position? we're still paying for TO, we gave Roy a huge deal and Boldin is going to want even more then Roy the reason he wants out of AZ to begin with is money.
We still have to get Ware resigned, we'd be on the fast track to becoming the Bengals if we made that trade or any trade for Boldin

 

[theogt]

I'd be willing to bet that there isn't an NFL GM, head coach, position coach, coordinator, assistant coach, scout, or even waterboy who, putting all the sideshows aside, wouldn't make this trade.

Agreed. This isn't even close.

 

[theogt]

How much cap room do you want tied up in 1 position?

Why is this even an issue? We were willing to do it with Roy and TO and were just fine capwise, so it shouldn't be an issue now.

 

[coogrfan]

By Cedric Golden | Thursday, April 16, 2009, 12:20 PM
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/cont...9/04/16/the_cowboys_can_get_anquan_bol_1.html

The Arizona Cardinals have made it clear they will entertain trade offers for WR Anquan Boldin, who is looking to leave because he knows there is no way he can get the mega-deal Larry Fitzgerald signed in Arizona.

So here’s what should happen. The Cardinals, who are ready to part ways with aging tailback Edgerrin James, should send Boldin to Dallas for running back Felix Jones. The Cards would get a huge upgrade at RB while the Cowboys would give Tony Romo and wideout Roy Williams a needed boost in the passing game.

And if Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt would like a cherry on top of the deal, the Cowobys can throw in wideout Patrick Crayton. The deal makes sense for both teams. Get the bean counters together. If Jerry Jones is as smart as he would have us believe, then he needs to pull the trigger and make this thing happen.

Uh-huh. Why would Arizona give up a Pro Bowl caliber wr for a backup rb & wr?

 

[Randy White]

I say Dallas wouldn't trade Felix Jones for Boldin, all things equal.

Jerry Jones was the first to admit that Felix Jones is NOT the type of RB who can carry the ball 25 times per game on a regular basis, and Jerrah is, basically, a mouth piece for his scouts.

Felix Jones could be an explosive player in serveral areas of the offense and special teams during parts of the game.

Anquan Boldin is a #1, possesion type, receiver who's going to have an impact during every single offensive snap of the game. Wether is him catching the ball, pulling double teams, or blocking for the running game.

That's the difference.

 

[Ren]

Why is this even an issue? We were willing to do it with Roy and TO and were just fine capwise, so it shouldn't be an issue now.

Because of the cap hit for TO we would basically be paying for Roy, Boldin and TO against the cap. Take away the 10mill TO is costing us and cap is not an issue

 

[Randy White]

Because of the cap hit for TO we would basically be paying for Roy, Boldin and TO against the cap. Take away the 10mill TO is costing us and cap is not an issue

Cap is an issue here, not doubt. That's one of the biggest reasons why the Cowboys can't trade Felix. His cap hit, plus whatever you have to pay Boldin, makes it improbable for the Cowboys to trade him and still accomplish whatever they want to do.

Having said that, cap aside ( and let me remind you that the cap is for this year alone ) if this trade would have come up, the Cowboys have no problems paying two stud receivers whatever they're worth.

Had T.O. kept his mouth shut this past season, he'd still be a Dallas Cowboys today.

 

[coogrfan]

I'd rather have the 10th best receiver in the league, if that happens to be Anquan Boldin, than Felix Jones.

It's not that RBs aren't that valuable, they're still are even though the position has been watered down since the Emmitt Smith days, but in this particular scenario, seriously, you have to be a complete ignoramus to not make that trade.

I'd be willing to bet that there isn't an NFL GM, head coach, position coach, coordinator, assistant coach, scout, or even waterboy who, putting all the sideshows aside, wouldn't make this trade.

That's not the point. The Cards aren't going to give away Boldin for a couple of backups.

 

[Rampage]

Fact is if Romo can't get it done with what he has he's a chump. If he needs Jerry to give him Probowlers at every position(which he damn near has already) than he's a chump. so hopefully we can make run this year at something more than just a good regular season record.

 

[Ren]

Cap is an issue here, not doubt. That's one of the biggest reasons why the Cowboys can't trade Felix. His cap hit, plus whatever you have to pay Boldin, makes it improbable for the Cowboys to trade him and still accomplish whatever they want to do.

Having said that, cap aside ( and let me remind you that the cap is for this year alone ) if this trade would have come up, the Cowboys have no problems paying two stud receivers whatever they're worth.

Had T.O. kept his mouth shut this past season, he'd still be a Dallas Cowboys today.

But we'd still have to get Ware signed during the cap year or risk him hitting the open marked next offseason.
I can't even begin to imagine what someone like Snyder would offer him in an uncapped NFL

 

[theogt]

Fact is if Romo can't get it done with what he has he's a chump. If he needs Jerry to give him Probowlers at every position(which he damn near has already) than he's a chump.

Fact is, if you have the opportunity to acquire more talent, you do it. Of course, this isn't an opportunity, because no one in hell would trade Boldin to us for Felix.

 

[Rampage]

Fact is, if you have the opportunity to acquire more talent, you do it. Of course, this isn't an opportunity, because no one in hell would trade Boldin to us for Felix.

well we don't in regards to Boldin.

 

[28 Joker]

Look at the New York Yankees.

How many World Series have they won since their last one? How much money have they spent on big name players recently? A-Rod., those three pitchers, ect...

Look at the Florida Marlins. They have the lowest payroll in the Major Leagues, and they build their team with young, 'unproven' players that they acquire from big market teams.

Let's see who has the better year.

I'm banking on the Marlins.


Having a New York Yankees mentality isn't how you win championships. Let's go get Steve Smith to play the slot, with them, while we are at it.

Justin Gage... Santonio Holmes...Mark Clayton...DeSean Jackson

Those were the four best WRs on four of the better teams last year, in the playoffs. Holmes' team won the Super Bowl.

The Patriots won three Super Bowls without a star WR.

Running the football is the safest path to victory, and drafting a young, great running back, in round one, is a great investment.

 

[theogt]

The Patriots won three Super Bowls without a star WR.

And they won it without a pass-rushing threat like DeMarcus Ware...so let's trade him away.

 

[Rampage]

And they won it without a pass-rushing threat like DeMarcus Ware...so let's trade him away.

Willie McGinest
you need to pick up a book or 2 and learn about the game.

 

[theogt]

Willie McGinest
you need to pick up a book or 2 and learn about the game.

Weren't you in grade school then?

I don't need a book to remember.

By the way, McGinest had a total of 21 sacks in the three seasons the Patriots won the super bowl. In case you don't have a book to tell you, Ware had 20 sacks just LAST season.

McGinest is more on Ellis' level -- so, since we're doing things like the Patriots, lets get rid of Ware.