Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him?

01-13-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

I don't think anyone here is questioning Boldin's ability. He is a top-notch receiver, no doubt. There was even a debate in here earlier this season on who had the best WR corps. Many of our guys said we did. I agree that our receivers are solid and deep, but I also said that the Cardinals receivers would have something to say about being up there, too. Fitz, Boldin, and Breaston are excellent receivers. Now with the emergence of Doucet and also having Urban, the Cardinals receivers are even more potent.

Having said that, this Saints' team is not just going to lie down for them. They will have a fight on their hands. The Saints will have a chip on their shoulder and will be inspired in this game. Finally being healthy in the defensive secondary is going to be key. There are some playmakers back there, and they aren't afraid to hit people in the mouth. The Cardinals will definitely have to bring their A-game.

Cant disagree! I watched several Saints games this year and it seems that everytime I did the one thought in my mind was "Damn these guys are for real". This is a match up that I personally have been hoping for. I think these are the two best teams in the NFC if not the NFL. And the two teams have very similar styles. This will be a very good game and I in no way expect the Saints will be laying down for anybody. And I know the Cards wont.

strato · 01-13-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by DieHardCard

Cant disagree! I watched several Saints games this year and it seems that everytime I did the one thought in my mind was "Damn these guys are for real". This is a match up that I personally have been hoping for. I think these are the two best teams in the NFC if not the NFL. And the two teams have very similar styles. This will be a very good game and I in no way expect the Saints will be laying down for anybody. And I know the Cards wont.

We are almost mirror images..ecxept when healthy i think our D is better..and the dome will be so loud its gonna be real hard for your team to hear much less think...

Danny Cox · 01-14-2010, 12:45 AM

Seems Boldin and now LB Gerald Hayes are both gameday decisions after not practicing on Wednesday.

ESPN Report

Budsdrinker · 01-14-2010, 09:14 AM

I still think it's a smoke screen. Boldin's knee and ankle can't be healed in 3 weeks. But if he plays he plays I still like our chances to win by 10.

saintsfan1976 · 01-14-2010, 10:01 AM

Suit him up. Send him out. Give us all you got.

We're waiting...

CantonLegend · 01-14-2010, 10:27 AM

just watched mike and mike in the morning and it sounded very doubtful that boldin would play

boldin is likely not going to be in action which is fine with me

the packers screwed up because they thought their offense would get stagnant without him but the reality is that their offense is the same, just with a different piece in the puzzle

exile · 01-14-2010, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

just watched mike and mike in the morning and it sounded very doubtful that boldin would play

boldin is likely not going to be in action which is fine with me

the packers screwed up because they thought their offense would get stagnant without him but the reality is that their offense is the same, just with a different piece in the puzzle

Boldin adds the YAC that Doucet or Breaston doesn't. I'm glad he will be watching if that is indeed the case.

I caught Mike and Mike this morning just as they were saying "now predictions for the Sunday games". Did you catch their predictions for the Sat games?

UK_WhoDat · 01-14-2010, 03:56 PM

The game is one of fantastic offenses. Cards will have very good backups if Boldin does not go. But as the man said:

Originally Posted by strato

...... when healthy i think our D is better....

and that my friends is the game breaker

Rugby Saint II · 01-14-2010, 05:44 PM

Having our best two corners back in the line up is great. Before Porter and Greer went down we could stop any body. Chuck them hard at the line and throw off their timing routes.

homerj07 · 01-15-2010, 12:08 PM

SO is he playing or not?? I am just glad Greer & Porter are back!!

01-13-2010, 10:02 PM	#11
Threaded by DieHardCard Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 25 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by D_it_up I don't think anyone here is questioning Boldin's ability. He is a top-notch receiver, no doubt. There was even a debate in here earlier this season on who had the best WR corps. Many of our guys said we did. I agree that our receivers are solid and deep, but I also said that the Cardinals receivers would have something to say about being up there, too. Fitz, Boldin, and Breaston are excellent receivers. Now with the emergence of Doucet and also having Urban, the Cardinals receivers are even more potent. Having said that, this Saints' team is not just going to lie down for them. They will have a fight on their hands. The Saints will have a chip on their shoulder and will be inspired in this game. Finally being healthy in the defensive secondary is going to be key. There are some playmakers back there, and they aren't afraid to hit people in the mouth. The Cardinals will definitely have to bring their A-game. Cant disagree! I watched several Saints games this year and it seems that everytime I did the one thought in my mind was "Damn these guys are for real". This is a match up that I personally have been hoping for. I think these are the two best teams in the NFC if not the NFL. And the two teams have very similar styles. This will be a very good game and I in no way expect the Saints will be laying down for anybody. And I know the Cards wont.
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01-13-2010, 10:14 PM	#12
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? Originally Posted by DieHardCard Cant disagree! I watched several Saints games this year and it seems that everytime I did the one thought in my mind was "Damn these guys are for real". This is a match up that I personally have been hoping for. I think these are the two best teams in the NFC if not the NFL. And the two teams have very similar styles. This will be a very good game and I in no way expect the Saints will be laying down for anybody. And I know the Cards wont. We are almost mirror images..ecxept when healthy i think our D is better..and the dome will be so loud its gonna be real hard for your team to hear much less think...

01-14-2010, 12:45 AM	#13
Danny Cox Saints' Writer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 127 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? Seems Boldin and now LB Gerald Hayes are both gameday decisions after not practicing on Wednesday. ESPN Report

01-14-2010, 09:14 AM	#14
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? I still think it's a smoke screen. Boldin's knee and ankle can't be healed in 3 weeks. But if he plays he plays I still like our chances to win by 10.

01-14-2010, 10:01 AM	#15
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,849 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? Suit him up. Send him out. Give us all you got. We're waiting...

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01-14-2010, 10:27 AM	#16
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? just watched mike and mike in the morning and it sounded very doubtful that boldin would play boldin is likely not going to be in action which is fine with me the packers screwed up because they thought their offense would get stagnant without him but the reality is that their offense is the same, just with a different piece in the puzzle

01-14-2010, 10:29 AM	#17
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? Originally Posted by CantonLegend just watched mike and mike in the morning and it sounded very doubtful that boldin would play boldin is likely not going to be in action which is fine with me the packers screwed up because they thought their offense would get stagnant without him but the reality is that their offense is the same, just with a different piece in the puzzle Boldin adds the YAC that Doucet or Breaston doesn't. I'm glad he will be watching if that is indeed the case. I caught Mike and Mike this morning just as they were saying "now predictions for the Sunday games". Did you catch their predictions for the Sat games?
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01-14-2010, 03:56 PM	#18
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,986	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? The game is one of fantastic offenses. Cards will have very good backups if Boldin does not go. But as the man said: Originally Posted by strato ...... when healthy i think our D is better.... and that my friends is the game breaker

01-14-2010, 05:44 PM	#19
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? Having our best two corners back in the line up is great. Before Porter and Greer went down we could stop any body. Chuck them hard at the line and throw off their timing routes.

01-15-2010, 12:08 PM	#20
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Anquan Boldin Expected to Play Saturday in New Orleans; Do the Cards Even Need Him? SO is he playing or not?? I am just glad Greer & Porter are back!!