What are the chances Arizona trades Fitzgerald in 2008 or 2009? (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyU]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

 

[Darth Cheney]

I have to figure that they'll give that O another couple of years. I know it's the cliche thing to say... but isn't that team (and hasn't that team) only a couple of players away from making the playoffs?

 

[FUBAR]

2008 - 0%

2009 - 25%

 

[jazz12pg]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

 

[David Yudkin]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

I wouldn't exactly go that far. Here are the number of players with 100+ receptions per season. Clearly this year was on the high side, but it's still not that common.2007 - 6

2006 - 1

2005 - 4

2004 - 1 (1 TE)

2003 - 4 (1 RB)

2002 - 5

2001 - 6

2000 - 4

1999 - 2

1997 - 2

1996 - 3

1995 - 9 (1 RB)

1994 - 3

1993 - 1

1992 - 1

1991 - 1

1990 - 1

1984 - 1

1964 - 1

1961 - 1

 

[FUBAR]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

I wouldn't exactly go that far. Here are the number of players with 100+ receptions per season. Clearly this year was on the high side, but it's still not that common.2007 - 6

2006 - 1

2005 - 4

2004 - 1 (1 TE)

2003 - 4 (1 RB)

2002 - 5

2001 - 6

2000 - 4

1999 - 2

1997 - 2

1996 - 3

1995 - 9 (1 RB)

1994 - 3

1993 - 1

1992 - 1

1991 - 1

1990 - 1

1984 - 1

1964 - 1

1961 - 1

as opposed to 17 1,000 yard rushers in 2007.

 

[mcjc4]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

I would see them letting Edge go to free up money before they trade away Fitz. I think they will want 2 full years with Lienhart and Fitz and Boldin to see if they can win with those 3 and a servicable RB that will not cost millions.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Fitz is going nowhere. You don't get rid of stud WRs who are model citizens and play through injuries.

 

[Topes]

Fitz is going nowhere. You don't get rid of stud WRs who are model citizens and play through injuries.

Bingo. Don't know why the thought even crossed your mind. Cap?I dunno. The notion is just plain silly is all.

 

[bluesclues]

There ha sbeen talk the Vikes will pursue Fitzgerald.

Not sure the reason for that.....but it has been noted for some time.

 

[stbugs]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

I wouldn't exactly go that far. Here are the number of players with 100+ receptions per season. Clearly this year was on the high side, but it's still not that common.2007 - 6

2006 - 1

2005 - 4

2004 - 1 (1 TE)

2003 - 4 (1 RB)

2002 - 5

2001 - 6

2000 - 4

1999 - 2

1997 - 2

1996 - 3

1995 - 9 (1 RB)

1994 - 3

1993 - 1

1992 - 1

1991 - 1

1990 - 1

1984 - 1

1964 - 1

1961 - 1

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

 

[eefflrat]

I can't be certain, but I thought a while back I read that Fitzgerald wanted out and that he could void his contract after 2008. He was not happy about losing Denny Green, and there were rumblings that he wanted to go to Minny due to his family ties there. Now I don't remember any of what i have written to be definitely true, but i would like to see if someone could confirm that. Maybe he reached some sort of incentive to allow him to void his deal after 2008?

 

[stbugs]

There ha sbeen talk the Vikes will pursue Fitzgerald.Not sure the reason for that.....but it has been noted for some time.

I think Fitz was a ball boy for Dennis Green's Vikings sometime in his past or something like that. That is why that rumor comes up all the time. It would be akin to a rumor that Tom Brady is going to get traded to the Lions because he played for Michigan. I don't think that rumor was ever substantiated as it has been around since he was drafted and Denny Green is now just a Coors Light pitch man.

 

[Smizzy]

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

The nfl was a run first league...that has changed over the years.

 

[stbugs]

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

The nfl was a run first league...that has changed over the years.

Absolutely, hence 100 receptions being so rare for 30 years and now common enough to happen a few times a year for the past 18 years (Actually once a year for 4 years, then 4 per year since 1994).

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

The nfl was a run first league...that has changed over the years.

Absolutely, hence 100 receptions being so rare for 30 years and now common enough to happen a few times a year for the past 18 years (Actually once a year for 4 years, then 4 per year since 1994).

Pretty sure that the point was: 100 reception seasons are nowhere near as common as RBs with 1,000 yd rushing seasons

 

[FUBAR]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

I wouldn't exactly go that far. Here are the number of players with 100+ receptions per season. Clearly this year was on the high side, but it's still not that common.2007 - 6

2006 - 1

2005 - 4

2004 - 1 (1 TE)

2003 - 4 (1 RB)

2002 - 5

2001 - 6

2000 - 4

1999 - 2

1997 - 2

1996 - 3

1995 - 9 (1 RB)

1994 - 3

1993 - 1

1992 - 1

1991 - 1

1990 - 1

1984 - 1

1964 - 1

1961 - 1

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

No WR caught 100 in 2004.

 

[David Yudkin]

It isn't common? From 1960-1989 it happened 3 times. From 1990-present, it has happened an average of 3 times per year. Seems to me that means it was a rare thing, 1 time every 10 years, and now it is a common thing, 3 times every year. It might not be the most common occurrence, but other than 1998, it is pretty much a guaranteed occurrence every year now.

The nfl was a run first league...that has changed over the years.

Absolutely, hence 100 receptions being so rare for 30 years and now common enough to happen a few times a year for the past 18 years (Actually once a year for 4 years, then 4 per year since 1994).

Pretty sure that the point was: 100 reception seasons are nowhere near as common as RBs with 1,000 yd rushing seasons

I never said that 100 reception seasons never happen, only that they are a lot less common than 1000 yard rushing seasons. In the past 10 seasons, there have been 181 seasons where players had 1000+ rushing yards (including one by a QB). In that same timeframe, there were 33 players with 100+ receptions. So there have been 5.5 1000 yard rushing seasons for each 100 reception season.

 

[eefflrat]

I can't be certain, but I thought a while back I read that Fitzgerald wanted out and that he could void his contract after 2008. He was not happy about losing Denny Green, and there were rumblings that he wanted to go to Minny due to his family ties there. Now I don't remember any of what i have written to be definitely true, but i would like to see if someone could confirm that. Maybe he reached some sort of incentive to allow him to void his deal after 2008?

Does anybody know if Fitz can void his contract after 2008? Maybe Arizona would trade him to get something

 

[redman]

He signed a 6 year $60 million contract in 2004, but I wonder how long he will remain with the Cardinals. I'm not so sure Arizona can afford two WRs for that much money long term. Boldin signed a 4 year $22.67 million deal in 2005 for 4 years. Wasn't there some Fitz rumblings earlier this year?

By the way, Larry Fitzgerald had the quietest 1400 / 10 I've ever seen, and he had groin problems for about 4 games in a row.

And 100 receptions. Remember when 100 receptions was a huge deal for a WR? Now it's gone the way of 1,000 yards for a RB.

I wouldn't exactly go that far. Here are the number of players with 100+ receptions per season. Clearly this year was on the high side, but it's still not that common.2007 - 6

2006 - 1

2005 - 4

2004 - 1 (1 TE)

2003 - 4 (1 RB)

2002 - 5

2001 - 6

2000 - 4

1999 - 2

1997 - 2

1996 - 3

1995 - 9 (1 RB)

1994 - 3

1993 - 1

1992 - 1

1991 - 1

1990 - 1

1984 - 1

1964 - 1

1961 - 1

as opposed to 17 1,000 yard rushers in 2007.

The critical difference is that 1000 yard rushers tend to be on good teams, whereas 100+ receptions can just as easily mean your team isn't very good.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Don't see him going anywhere.

If anything, they're more likely to go cheap at RB (when Edge leaves) to afford Fitz. RB's are replaceable. Pro Bowl WR's don't grow on trees.