Fitz Trade Rumor Tidbit From Local Boston Media

[DoTheDew]

Fitz for Gronk+this years 2nd+conditional '15 pick (2nd if Gronk plays 1-4 games 3rd if he plays 5-8 4th if he plays 9-12 otherwise 5th).

 

[Fitz Rulz]

last off season, we got new Coach & GM
no way, their first decision was to trade Fitz.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

BTW - For those lambasting Fitz on his production:

This season, he had the 2nd fewest targets in his career, and the game plan never involved him running many deep routes. All of the deep throws went to the speed guys and Floyd. Plus, he played about half the season with a hamstring issue.

...yet, he still caught 10 TDs.

Bottom line: while he isn't a spring chicken anymore, he's still a viable red zone threat and has to be accounted for at all times on the field. I would bet dollars to donuts that Floyd's production isn't what it is without Fitz on the field.

Nobody is "lambasting" him for his production. The question is, based on his production, is he worth a superstar, top 10, Aaron Rodgers level cap hit? The answer is obviously no.

If he restructures, great, but for a godfather offer, I'd consider a trade.

 

[crisper57]

Gronk can't stay on the field. No way.

 

[TJ]

Nobody is "lambasting" him for his production. The question is, based on his production, is he worth a superstar, top 10, Aaron Rodgers level cap hit? The answer is obviously no.

If he restructures, great, but for a godfather offer, I'd consider a trade.

Unequivocally, he is not worth $17 mil (no receiver is). But at this point, the contract is what it is and we can't go back and revoke it. The only thing Keim and co. can do is work around it.

The most prudent move the Cards can make is to restructure him, and Fitz has already said he'll listen. Given his track record, there's no doubt in my mind that he will help the team.

In the end, Fitz will be a Card next season; however, I think the chances increase significantly that he's traded in 2015.

 

[Azlen]

Unequivocally, he is not worth $17 mil (no receiver is). But at this point, the contract is what it is and we can't go back and revoke it. The only thing Keim and co. can do is work around it.

The most prudent move the Cards can make is to restructure him, and Fitz has already said he'll listen. Given his track record, there's no doubt in my mind that he will help the team.

In the end, Fitz will be a Card next season; however, I think the chances increase significantly that he's traded in 2015.

Per a Jurecki tweet, he's said he is willing to restructure.

https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/status/428957751901831168

@LarryFitzgerald on restructuring: "Absolutely. If that's what needs to be done, that's what needs to be done." Hear the interview at 2:30

 

[Totally_Red]

Fitz was just on WEEI here in Boston and showed bellicheck huge man love and even sticking up for him. I got the take away that he would not mind playing there with Brady. Also the pats have told people they are willing to take his contract with a restructured deal not including a pay cut. I've heard more about Fitz here in NE more than I have ever heard about him the past 10 years where there's smoke there's fire.

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Of course the Patriots are willing to take his contract as is. They don't inherit his pro-rated signing bonus. That costs them about $5 million less against the salary cap. Real nice of them hun? They convert part of his salary to a signing bonus and lower the cap number even further by spreading the salary cap hit over several years.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

There is zero fire. This story is coming because it gives New England something to talk about. The guy who started the story was on the local radio here and admitted as much.

 

[HoodieBets]

Yeah they have nothing else to talk about like the AFC title game or resigning talib or david Ortiz or the super bowl with welker and if this win puts Manning on the same level as brady or the bruins which is huge here. Very slow news week in Boston

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[Duckjake]

Michael Bidwill was on Mad Dog Sports (Sirius) this afternoon. Asked if Fitz was a Cardinal for life.

One word answer: "Yes". End of the discussion. Of course we know how things can change.

 

[Jersey Girl]

Unequivocally, he is not worth $17 mil (no receiver is). But at this point, the contract is what it is and we can't go back and revoke it. The only thing Keim and co. can do is work around it.

The most prudent move the Cards can make is to restructure him, and Fitz has already said he'll listen. Given his track record, there's no doubt in my mind that he will help the team.

In the end, Fitz will be a Card next season; however, I think the chances increase significantly that he's traded in 2015.

Well, we'll see about 2015. I agree that Fitz and the Cards have to rework his contract. I think everyone knows that.

Yeah they have nothing else to talk about like the AFC title game or resigning talib or david Ortiz or the super bowl with welker and if this win puts Manning on the same level as brady or the bruins which is huge here. Very slow news week in Boston

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I am sure New England would LOVE to have Larry. Hell, who wouldn't? And why not throw that crap out there to make your team newsworthy after you have been eliminated from the playoffs? I hate the Patriots, but they know how to play the game.

Michael Bidwill was on Mad Dog Sports (Sirius) this afternoon. Asked if Fitz was a Cardinal for life.

One word answer: "Yes". End of the discussion. Of course we know how things can change.

And he said as much before the trade deadline. I hope it is true. Larry is the face of this franchise. However, we all know that everything is up for discussion. We do have an up-and-coming receiver in Floyd, so perhaps the Cards might think of shopping Fitz. Still, Larry is money on the field, in the community and in the bank, so I think it would be foolish for the Cards to let him go.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Yeah they have nothing else to talk about like the AFC title game

This is what they are talking about. What could have helped them to win that game. Again, the guy who created the story said as much.

It is a one sided fantasy. They reached out to us last year and it never went anywhere.

 

[GatorAZ]

The Patriots have less cap space than we do and Talib is a FA.

 

[unseenaz]

I don't see the Patriots making this move. Get real.
Next unbelievable trade offer?

 

[BigRedRage]

I don't see the Patriots making this move. Get real.
Next unbelievable trade offer?

fitz for tebow, espn gets a new face we get a QBOTF

 

[CtCardinals78]

I have had a feeling this whole season that Fitz would be traded to the Pats in 2014. It makes a ton of sense for the Patriots and the Cards if they get a lot of draft picks. There's no way I trade Fitz for Gronk. You don't give up the face of your franchise for a guy who cannot stay healthy.

 

[WildBB]

There is zero fire. This story is coming because it gives New England something to talk about. The guy who started the story was on the local radio here and admitted as much.

Ding, ding, ding....

 

[WildBB]

This is what they are talking about. What could have helped them to win that game. Again, the guy who created the story said as much.

It is a one sided fantasy. They reached out to us last year and it never went anywhere.

They had their run....they're on the the downside now, coming quickly. NYJ, Miami and even Buff. will give them a handful going ahead.

 

[Denny Green Fan]

The Patriots have less cap space than we do and Talib is a FA.

It is being reported that Dan Snyder is going to open up the checkbook

for Talib.

 

[PDXChris]

•The restructuring of Fitzgerald’s deal should all but end the trade speculation around him, writes Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. The Patriots and Cardinals have never entertained serious trade discussions for Fitzgerald but the speculation/wishful thinking has been there for some time.

http://www.profootballrumors.com/nfc-west-rumors-wilson-fitzgerald-seahawks/

 

[LDL]

Dudes, since the Fitz had restructured thread has gone off, and hasn't ended in days, I'll post this tidbit here. I would Trade Fitz for a second and a bag of peanuts. As long as they ate his contract. No Gronk, no nothing. Gimme that 2nd rounder and some Planters. They can worry about his contract cuz that right there hamstrings this team for middle of the pack production. I hope that I will have eat some crow on it, but the whole important to this franchise outside of football is smoke and mirrors. It will not win the SB and that is what this is all about. Build that winning tradition and things will flow from there.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Dudes, since the Fitz had restructured thread has gone off, and hasn't ended in days, I'll post this tidbit here. I would Trade Fitz for a second and a bag of peanuts. As long as they ate his contract. No Gronk, no nothing. Gimme that 2nd rounder and some Planters. They can worry about his contract cuz that right there hamstrings this team for middle of the pack production. I hope that I will have eat some crow on it, but the whole important to this franchise outside of football is smoke and mirrors. It will not win the SB and that is what this is all about. Build that winning tradition and things will flow from there.

The NFL is a strange catch 22, it is built on things not lasting for long unless you have one thing in place, an elite QB. The Seahawks are going to be tested, because there is no way in hell after winning this Super Bowl are they going to afford all their young guys wanting their money and 'respect' with a big contract in the upcoming seasons. If you do not have a superman at QB for the long haul, you have to string two great drafts together and have the skill to plug in the free agents to make a run. All teams also have their superstars that demand the money and make other positions become a revolving door that the staff has to constantly address with players that fit the system they have in place.
If Fitz does not light it up in the coming season, he could very well be gone but even if he does that does not mean he will stay. Boldin was great for the Ravens and they sent him to San Fran. We need a good draft, with or without Fitz because the future of success now lies in the revolving door of constantly replacing talent outside of the coaching staff and the QB position. Our biggest concern is the QB position in the next coming seasons after Palmer can no longer be good enough and not Fitz. We need to hope that BASK is good at scouting players because that is what is going to make this a winning franchise with so much seasonal turnover of players

 

[LDL]

The NFL is a strange catch 22, it is built on things not lasting for long unless you have one thing in place, an elite QB. The Seahawks are going to be tested, because there is no way in hell after winning this Super Bowl are they going to afford all their young guys wanting their money and 'respect' with a big contract in the upcoming seasons. If you do not have a superman at QB for the long haul, you have to string two great drafts together and have the skill to plug in the free agents to make a run. All teams also have their superstars that demand the money and make other positions become a revolving door that the staff has to constantly address with players that fit the system they have in place.
If Fitz does not light it up in the coming season, he could very well be gone but even if he does that does not mean he will stay. Boldin was great for the Ravens and they sent him to San Fran. We need a good draft, with or without Fitz because the future of success now lies in the revolving door of constantly replacing talent outside of the coaching staff and the QB position. Our biggest concern is the QB position in the next coming seasons after Palmer can no longer be good enough and not Fitz. We need to hop that BASK is good at scouting players because that is what is going to make this a winning franchise with so much seasonal turnover of players

Palmer is adequate, barely, (I get that the QB situation needs help and has only improved from Sucktacular to probably not going to get food poisoning if I eat that) but with where we are drafting this year, an elite QB is cost prohibitive (I don't think there are any Ditkas in the FO, at least I hope not, this year). Hopefully, we have an injured, toolsy QB that is coach-able fall to us in the 2nd or 3rd that we can take a gamble on. Otherwise I just don't see it until 2016 after the 2015 postseason firesale.

 

[PDXChris]

Dudes, since the Fitz had restructured thread has gone off, and hasn't ended in days, I'll post this tidbit here. I would Trade Fitz for a second and a bag of peanuts. As long as they ate his contract. No Gronk, no nothing. Gimme that 2nd rounder and some Planters. They can worry about his contract cuz that right there hamstrings this team for middle of the pack production. I hope that I will have eat some crow on it, but the whole important to this franchise outside of football is smoke and mirrors. It will not win the SB and that is what this is all about. Build that winning tradition and things will flow from there.

If we trade him right now the team getting him will have not cap issue with him since we eat all of the bonus money this year. That means we take a $21 million cap hit in 2014, which would put us $11 million over the cap. Still want to do that?

 

[LDL]

If we trade him right now the team getting him will have not cap issue with him since we eat all of the bonus money this year. That means we take a $21 million cap hit in 2014, which would put us $11 million over the cap. Still want to do that?

Not this year, since he reduced his cap hit, but after that yep...

edit: but than again what team would want that hit either. Bad situation for the Cards, good situation for the player. Thanks Rod, you rock!