Will Boldin Remain a Cardinal?

A persistent question surrounding this year’s NFL offseason swirls around the fate of Anquan Boldin, and his future with the Arizona Cardinals.

While Boldin and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have been pursuing a contract upwards of $10 million a year, they released a new contract Friday, which reportedly is between $8-$9 million. This offer comes following the Seahawks signed T.J. Housmandzadeh to a five year, $40 million contract, and the Dallas Cowboys signed Roy Williams to a five year, $45 million contract. With lucrative deals for wide receivers this offseason, Drew Rosenhaus is demanding one for Boldin that equalizes his performance, saying: “"We just want a contract commensurate with his performance. You find me another guy with three Pro Bowls, the same number of yards, receptions, touchdowns and toughness”.

Rosenhaus has insured that Boldin will be traded or signed before trading camp.

Fortunately for the fantasy owner, Larry Fitzgerald showed no major signs of statistical change when Anquan Boldin missed a portion of the regular season due to a head injury. If Boldin sits out the 2009 season, or is traded to another team, Steve Breaston will void the gap, and make a bid for a second consecutive 1,000 yard season.

More to come regarding Boldin later in the week.