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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/03/14/buzz/1.html
Juggling act
Larry Fitzgerald's four-year, $40 million extension has led to questions about the Cardinals' ability to keep their all-star receiving duo together for the long term. Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin has three years remaining on the six-year, $23 million contract extension he signed in 2005, but Fitzgerald's deal creates such a huge disparity in pay between the two standouts that Boldin's contract will need to be addressed in the near future.
However, several league officials believe that the Cardinals will be able to keep both stars happy while fielding a competitive team. When asked about having money tied up to multiple players at the receiver position, one front office executive said, "You can do it with two, but you must draft around those guys. ... If you tie your money up at receiver, your running back, quarterback and top offensive linemen must come through the draft."
By correctly identifying the starters through the draft, the Cardinals will be able to use a cheaper economic model to build their offense. The Indianapolis Colts mastered this strategy and have been able to keep their offensive nucleus together for years by wisely spending their cap money while adding quality young players through the draft. If the Cardinals can make good decisions with their draft picks, they should be able to keep both of their Pro Bowl receivers together for a long time while building a competitive team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/bucky_brooks/03/14/buzz/1.html
Juggling act
Larry Fitzgerald's four-year, $40 million extension has led to questions about the Cardinals' ability to keep their all-star receiving duo together for the long term. Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin has three years remaining on the six-year, $23 million contract extension he signed in 2005, but Fitzgerald's deal creates such a huge disparity in pay between the two standouts that Boldin's contract will need to be addressed in the near future.
However, several league officials believe that the Cardinals will be able to keep both stars happy while fielding a competitive team. When asked about having money tied up to multiple players at the receiver position, one front office executive said, "You can do it with two, but you must draft around those guys. ... If you tie your money up at receiver, your running back, quarterback and top offensive linemen must come through the draft."
By correctly identifying the starters through the draft, the Cardinals will be able to use a cheaper economic model to build their offense. The Indianapolis Colts mastered this strategy and have been able to keep their offensive nucleus together for years by wisely spending their cap money while adding quality young players through the draft. If the Cardinals can make good decisions with their draft picks, they should be able to keep both of their Pro Bowl receivers together for a long time while building a competitive team.
Fitz is the #2...
