What is going on in the land of Arizona Cardinals with these Anquan Boldin trade talks? Is the team really talking trade on one of the leagues best receivers, albeit disgruntled receivers at that.
In 2009 NFL futures betting at online sports betting giant SBGglobal.com , the Arizona Cardinals are listed at +1800 moneyline format odds to win Super Bowl XLIV. Will the departure of Anquan Boldin, if he really goes, affect the Cardinals chances to make it to the Super Bowl.
The team first deny's Boldin is being offered then acknoledges they are listening. Well, if you are listening then you're interested. And if they plan to make a move it will probably come before the looming NFL Draft this month. With two years remaining on the pouting receivers contract, the Cardinals have some leverage room.
We have not heard any names thrown about from other teams but Boldin would be worth some good draft picks and a quality player or more.
"I think it would be foolish from our standpoint not to listen to those opportunities and see what actually exists," said Cardinals Coach Ken Whisenhunt regarding any trade rumors. "Our position on Anquan has been sonsistent and our goal hasn't changed."
So why does Boldin want to be traded anyway? The Pro Bowl receivercomplains of being under compensated and thinks the Arizona Cardinals management no longer cares about him as a player. On March 12 of this year NFL writers were notified that Boldin was on the trading block. Then the team later denied he was up for trade. The Eagles, Dolphins and Giants have expressed interest in aquiring the talented Cardinals receiver.
