Larry Fitzgerald to Dallas? (1 Viewer)

[Andy Herron]

Can we get back to Fitzgerald?

We'll know more in 2 weeks. The Cardinals have to get their cap situation figured out and determine whether or not they have to franchise tag LB Dansby before free agency starts Feb. 29th.

Come on over to Big D baby!! :X

I'm all for it! That's for sure. At this point, I think indications are there that Dallas is interested. That's reason enough for at least a little optimism at this time. I would venture to say that if the Cardinals don't get his contract restructured before free agency starts, he's fair game for trade. Come March 1st, all the leverage moves to Fitzgerald's side. With a cap charge of $16.5 million in his pocket, he holds all the cards-pun intended.

 

[Mustang Man]

I would love to see Fitz in Dallas for R. Williams and one of the 1st rd picks. Please let that happen.

I am with you on this. It would lesson the blow on the Salary cap as well, when paying Fitz the big salary. Isn't Williams due a pretty hefty salary as well? Whatever the the contract for Williams it is too much. He is not a top safety as in the past. He simply can not cover and is the weak link in the defense when he is put in that situation. Fitz to Dallas would be as big as Moss to NE last season. Plus Fitz is still young, real young. His best years are ahead of him. Go get him if you can Dallas Then draft a CB with the other #1 pick or maybe even trade down and get multiple db's. Gota sure up that secondary!!

 

[Phurfur]

I would love to see Fitz in Dallas for R. Williams and one of the 1st rd picks. Please let that happen.

I am with you on this. It would lesson the blow on the Salary cap as well, when paying Fitz the big salary. Isn't Williams due a pretty hefty salary as well? Whatever the the contract for Williams it is too much. He is not a top safety as in the past. He simply can not cover and is the weak link in the defense when he is put in that situation. Fitz to Dallas would be as big as Moss to NE last season. Plus Fitz is still young, real young. His best years are ahead of him. Go get him if you can Dallas Then draft a CB with the other #1 pick or maybe even trade down and get multiple db's. Gota sure up that secondary!!

Forget about Williams, no one wants him so you are stuck with him. You may as well talk about trading Crayton for Fitz straight up.

 

[Mustang Man]

I would love to see Fitz in Dallas for R. Williams and one of the 1st rd picks. Please let that happen.

I am with you on this. It would lesson the blow on the Salary cap as well, when paying Fitz the big salary. Isn't Williams due a pretty hefty salary as well? Whatever the the contract for Williams it is too much. He is not a top safety as in the past. He simply can not cover and is the weak link in the defense when he is put in that situation. Fitz to Dallas would be as big as Moss to NE last season. Plus Fitz is still young, real young. His best years are ahead of him. Go get him if you can Dallas Then draft a CB with the other #1 pick or maybe even trade down and get multiple db's. Gota sure up that secondary!!

Forget about Williams, no one wants him so you are stuck with him. You may as well talk about trading Crayton for Fitz straight up.

I would do that as well in a heart beat. Crayton is at best a #3 guy. I doubt this happens though. Williams contract is as follows. Not sure when it was done though. (maybe 2006?)The deal is a 5-year deal worth $25.2 million with $11.1 million in guaranteed money.

 

[Bob Magaw]

leaving aside for a moment the question of whether fitz gets traded, he certainly has put up good numbers... i think he is #1 in NFL history for receptions through his first two & three season (topping previous records set 1-2 years earlier by teammate boldin, i think?)...

that is sort of the point, though... ARI used to throw a ton & may be evolving away from that type of offense... may be hard to justify expense of paying reupping fitz & possibly boldin, too... IF they were going to keep one, bolding arguably better fit as few WRs are as strong a blocker in run game (might be better than hines ward, or at least his equal in strength & toughness)...

i don't know if fitz is 90% to stay, but i do expect him to... maybe something like 70-80% for me?

 

[Phurfur]

leaving aside for a moment the question of whether fitz gets traded, he certainly has put up good numbers... i think he is #1 in NFL history for receptions through his first two & three season (topping previous records set 1-2 years earlier by teammate boldin, i think?)...

that is sort of the point, though... ARI used to throw a ton & may be evolving away from that type of offense... may be hard to justify expense of paying reupping fitz & possibly boldin, too... IF they were going to keep one, bolding arguably better fit as few WRs are as strong a blocker in run game (might be better than hines ward, or at least his equal in strength & toughness)...

i don't know if fitz is 90% to stay, but i do expect him to... maybe something like 70-80% for me?

Marques Colston currently holds the record for most reception in the first 2 years, I don't know if it was Fitz's record he broke but that does change the point of your response.

 

[Bob Magaw]

i would stand by my point that fitz has put up outstanding numbers to begin his career (does he still have the first three seasons record?)...

 

[Phurfur]

i would stand by my point that fitz has put up outstanding numbers to begin his career (does he still have the first three seasons record?)...

I agree I was just pointing out who currently held the record. The fact that he does not hold the record does not change the validity of your post.

 

[{Syrus}]

POSTED 10:23 a.m. EST, February 15, 2008

CARDS TAG DANSBY

More than halfway through the two-week period for applying the franchise tag, only two players have been slapped with the restriction.

Last Thursday, the Eagles used it on tight end L.J. Smith. Now, the Cardinals have applied the tag to linebacker Karlos Dansby.

The move requires the Cardinals to tender to Dansby a one-year contract worth $8.065 million. If he signs the tender, the payment becomes fully guaranteed.

As a result, the Cards currently have more than $24.5 million in 2008 cap space devoted to only two players -- Dansby and receiver Larry Fitzgerald. The team reportedly is trying to reduce Fitzgerald's deal by extending his contract.

Still, with Fitzgerald due to earn more than $31 million in base salary over the next two seasons, it could be difficult for the penny-squeezing Cards to work out a deal with Fitzgerald, unless he's willing to give up his enormous leverage in the hopes of helping the organization field a competitive team around him.

 

[Brutis]

Isnt Bryant Johnson a FA? I would think the cards could afford to pay this guy for him to stay in town and trade Fitz to dallas. Boy I would love that.

 

[Texasmouth]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous.

Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

 

[Andy Herron]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous. Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

 

[Texasmouth]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous. Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

So you think this is going to happen? Let me have some of what you are smoking. Atleast offer some explanation instead of just using the eyeroll icon... :X

 

[Steady Mooobin]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous.

Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

So you think this is going to happen? Let me have some of what you are smoking. Atleast offer some explanation instead of just using the eyeroll icon...

Why? You wouldn't read it anyway.

 

[Andy Herron]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous.

Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

So you think this is going to happen? Let me have some of what you are smoking. Atleast offer some explanation instead of just using the eyeroll icon...

It would serve you better to actually read through the thread before posting. That way you may have a better idea of what you're talking about.

 

[FightingWombat]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous.

Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

So you think this is going to happen? Let me have some of what you are smoking. Atleast offer some explanation instead of just using the eyeroll icon...

Why? You wouldn't read it anyway.

This mess is all of the Cards own making. If you have huge salaries at the end of the deal, you have to be ready and willing to negotiate a long term extension. The Cards have a reputation of being cheap and are not likely IMO to cough the 30+ million guaranteed for a long term extension for Fitz. That leaves their options to two. They can fall on their sword and honor the existing contract by paying Fitz 31 mil over the next two seasons or they can trade him. Their only hope to get decent value for Fitz would be to get a bidding war going. Short of that, everyone realizes the Cards have no leverage at all.

 

[Andy Herron]

I didnt read any of the three pages of this non sense but this has about as much chance of happening as......i cant even think of anything that ridiculous.

Not that I would mind but this isnt going to happen.

o.k.

So you think this is going to happen? Let me have some of what you are smoking. Atleast offer some explanation instead of just using the eyeroll icon...

Why? You wouldn't read it anyway.

This mess is all of the Cards own making. If you have huge salaries at the end of the deal, you have to be ready and willing to negotiate a long term extension. The Cards have a reputation of being cheap and are not likely IMO to cough the 30+ million guaranteed for a long term extension for Fitz. That leaves their options to two. They can fall on their sword and honor the existing contract by paying Fitz 31 mil over the next two seasons or they can trade him. Their only hope to get decent value for Fitz would be to get a bidding war going. Short of that, everyone realizes the Cards have no leverage at all.

Exactly.