Baltimore Ravens make a BOLD move!
Posted by Gayle Saunders on March 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Gayle Saunders
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Starting off the Anquan Boldin news conference, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said this trade redeemed himself for not drafting Boldin in 2003.
“There’s not too many times that you get a chance to recover from a mistake,” Newsome said. “And I think I made a mistake in that draft, worrying [more] about measurables than worrying about the football player. And Anquan is a football player.”
Anquan Boldin can’t wait to try out his new role as the primary target of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. The Ravens introduced their new wide receiver to the media Monday, and Boldin spoke excitedly about being on a team that plays a physical brand of football.
Boldin says Baltimore “is a place that fits me.” He will be called upon to revive a passing game that lacked a big-play wideout in 2009, although Boldin said, “I feel like I add a piece to this offense.”
Baltimore on Friday obtained Boldin and a fifth-round pick in the 2010 draft from the Arizona Cardinals for a third- and fourth-round selection. After passing his physical Monday, Boldin, slated to receive $3 million in 2010, signed a new four-year, $28 million contract that includes a guaranteed $10 million.
Boldin, who will wear No. 81, wanted to go to a team that has a chance to win a championship, plays defense, runs the ball and starts a young quarterback.
“I think Baltimore fits that to a tee,” Boldin said.