Boldin Extended!

[Crazy Canuck]

For the ubiquitous Rosenhaus, the extension marked a second straight day on which he finished a contract for a player who still had two seasons remaining. On Saturday, he consummated a three-year extension for New Orleans cornerback Mike McKenzie, on a deal whose value totaled $22 million.

It is believed that Boldin's extension is the first negotiated for a player who had two years left on his original rookie contract since Rosenhaus fashioned a landmark deal for Clinton Portis. The Redskins signed the tailback to a blockbuster contract after acquiring him in a trade with the Denver Broncos, and despite the fact his contract had two years to run.


Let's hear from the: "Drew Rosenhaus is a greedy scumbag and will prove the death of the NFL as we know it" crowd - or the equally silly - "The owners will collude against Rosenhaus" clients."

 

[thirty-two]

this is great news (almost takes away the sting of the Suns and the JJ deal.. ugh)

I'm in the market for a new Cards Jersey and I was debating who I should get. I think this will push me to get Boldin. I love this guy.

 

[azdad1978]

 

[azdad1978]

This is a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jw7]

That is a very fair deal and came in much lower $-wise than I thought it would take.

I'm glad for Q and the Cards on this one. But now I worry about next year with Dockett and Dansby maybe wanting new deals.

 

[az1965]

Awesome!! Good deal!!

 

[Totally_Red]

A win win

A real feather in Rosenhaus' hat. I suspect this deal was in hand for some time, and the Cardinals agreed to the delay and/or left the offer on the table for Drew's benefit. This puts pressure on Green Bay to step up to the table and do something for Javon Walker, specially with him reporting to camp.

Congrats to Rod Graves, Denny Green, and especially to the Cardinals negotiating team. No wonder Denny looked so happy on Sports Center today. He has his best player signed thru 2010.

The train is leaving Antrel, jump on board!!

 

[michigancardsfan]

wow this makes me feel so much better what a great day this is.
Now we just need Rolle to sign but I wont worry about that till tomorrow

after rolle signs we got everything set and ready right?

 

[Pariah]

I bought a Boldin jersey from Eastbay yesterday. I got the mojo going if you guys want to pitch in so I can buy a Rolle Jersey, too...

 

[CardShark]

Great news! Maybe we can still look for another corner. How about Law?

 

[CardinalLaw]

For the ubiquitous Rosenhaus, the extension marked a second straight day on which he finished a contract for a player who still had two seasons remaining. On Saturday, he consummated a three-year extension for New Orleans cornerback Mike McKenzie, on a deal whose value totaled $22 million.

It is believed that Boldin's extension is the first negotiated for a player who had two years left on his original rookie contract since Rosenhaus fashioned a landmark deal for Clinton Portis. The Redskins signed the tailback to a blockbuster contract after acquiring him in a trade with the Denver Broncos, and despite the fact his contract had two years to run.

Hmmm, wouldn't Boldins extention be the first negotiated for a player who had two years left on his original rookie contract since yesterday.

 

[Rocco]

22.67 mil over 6 years with 10 mil bonus

According to PFT, the total value of the contract is 22.67 million with a 5 million bonus this year and a 5 mil option bonus next spring.

www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Hmmm, wouldn't Boldins extention be the first negotiated for a player who had two years left on his original rookie contract since yesterday.

Not sure, but- perhaps MacKenzie's new deal was not an extension of his rookie deal...

 

[Solar7]

Hmmm, wouldn't Boldins extention be the first negotiated for a player who had two years left on his original rookie contract since yesterday.

No, the extension on McKenzie's contract was not a rookie deal. It was a renegotiated contract that was signed after his rookie deal.

 

[john h]

Ohhhhh, man! Could we be getting word about Rolle soon, too?

I will eat CROW on this deal with Boldin as I never thought it would happen. Maybe this is the new Cards!

 

[MadCardDisease]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boldin is my all time favorite player. To know he is a Cardinal till 2010, Wow I'm speachless!

 

[Osbern61]

Great news!

 

[Harry]

Totally Red is on the money as is the poster who noted how similar this was to earlier reports. Anyone hear of Rosenhaus there in AZ frantically negotiating?

This was a done deal long ago and the Cards agreed to delay the signing announcement as part of the deal. Still it's good to have in on the books.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!

This kicks major butt. Put a little whiskey in the Kool aid tonight....it is time to celebrate.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

According to PFT, the total value of the contract is 22.67 million with a 5 million bonus this year and a 5 mil option bonus next spring.

www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

That is robbery, we got him for practically nothing!

Sweet!

 

[Redsz]

This is great news. And by the sounds of things a good deal for both sides.

Now, hopefully we can have our recievers heathly and ready for the season. No more broken feet, blown out knees or high ankle sprains please!

 

[Crimson Warrior]

I wonder what Rosenhouse gets out of this? Is this a big payday for him?

I think its great for both sides. 22 million over six years.

The cards didn't have to get quan that big 5 million bonus, but they gave it up because it was the smart thing to do. You want quan on your team through 2010.

At the same time, we didn't break the bank.

Quan is a special player. Tough as nails, a firey competitor. Fearless, and goes through arm tackles like they were nothing.

However, on a great team, like the maybe the patriots or eagles, he's a very good player. Maybe a probowler. Maybe not.

But don't flame me guys. Quan rocks, and we need him to make a run at the big prize. This is a big big deal.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I wonder what Rosenhouse gets out of this? Is this a big payday for him?
I think its great for both sides. 22 million over six years.

The cards didn't have to get quan that big 5 million bonus, but they gave it up because it was the smart thing to do. You want quan on your team through 2010.

At the same time, we didn't break the bank.

Quan is a special player. Tough as nails, a firey competitor. Fearless, and goes through arm tackles like they were nothing.

However, on a great team, like the maybe the patriots or eagles, he's a very good player. Maybe a probowler. Maybe not.

But don't flame me guys. Quan rocks, and we need him to make a run at the big prize. This is a big big deal.

3% is the going rate....

 

[slanidrac16]

What a wonderful change in this organization over the last 2 or 3 years. I can actually say I am PROUD to be a CArdinal fan . We are no longer the laughing stock of the league.

 

[joeshmo]

What a wonderful change in this organization over the last 2 or 3 years. I can actually say I am PROUD to be a CArdinal fan . We are no longer the laughing stock of the league.

The only thing that will make it better is if we bring back the greatest 3rd string QB of all time, Preston Parsons.

"Texans | Parsons Released
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 17:39:00 -0700

Zachary Levine, of the Houston Chronicle, reports the Houston Texans have released QB Preston Parsons."