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Old August 20th, 2008, 08:18 AM   #1
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Remember Lance Briggs?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Briggs

read his Wiki page under "Professional Career." Does any of this sound familiar to you? Quotes like, "I'll do everything that's within my power to not be with this organization (Bears)" Sure enough, he re-signed with them at the beginning of this season.

Whats the common thread between him and Anquan Boldin? Drew Rosenhaus.

Memo to the Card's front office: call their bluff.
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Old August 20th, 2008, 08:37 AM   #2
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The funny thing with Briggs is he was even allowed to test the market only to find out that the Bear's estimate of his value was much more accurate than his estimation of his value.
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And look who Briggs has for an Agent.

Anyone see a pattern?
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Old August 20th, 2008, 04:21 PM   #4
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And look who Briggs has for an Agent.

Anyone see a pattern?
This is why I posted this thread. Understandably, people are extremely upset at Boldin right now. I was really mad at first. So mad I wanted to punch a hole in the wall. An hour later, I digressed and I realized who his agent is and his recent tactics. The first player that came to mind was Lance Briggs (fellow UofA alum).

I remember the situation festering for what seemed like a year. Briggs went to anyone who would open up a phone line for him and express his discontent with the Bears. Rosenhaus has ties with almost every major media outlet, so if he wanted one of his clients on the evening news talking about his underpaying contract, he'd get it. Briggs was even staying in Tucson while he was supposed to be with the team. Briggs swore up and down he would never re-up with the Bears. What happened? The beginning of March, he signs a brand new six-year deal with the Bears.

For those of you reacting out of pure emotion, take a deeper look into the situation. These are how negotiations are handled. When you are dealing with a "snake" like Drew Rosenhaus, you just need to back off until the dust settles. The Cards are doing the right thing by saying publicly that he will not be traded, even though there are 17 teams who are allegedly interested in his services. Worst case scenario: he plays out the season (he'd be foolish to walk out or not give it his all) and we trade him for some value in the offseason. All this talk about getting other receivers and players is bull. In today's NFL market, you trade a player of Boldin's caliber, you are going to get multiple draft picks and maybe a throw-in. The picks will probably be a first rounder and a second day pick.

In conclusion, before any of us Card's fans decides to tie a rock to our ankles and take a dive into Lake Pleasant, please remember who shadows Boldin in every step of this process.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Briggs

read his Wiki page under "Professional Career." Does any of this sound familiar to you? Quotes like, "I'll do everything that's within my power to not be with this organization (Bears)" Sure enough, he re-signed with them at the beginning of this season.

Whats the common thread between him and Anquan Boldin? Drew Rosenhaus.

Memo to the Card's front office: call their bluff.
But, he never called the owners son, GM and head coach liars and telling the head coach to min his own business. Cut bait!! The sooner, the better!!!
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This is why I posted this thread. Understandably, people are extremely upset at Boldin right now. I was really mad at first. So mad I wanted to punch a hole in the wall. An hour later, I digressed and I realized who his agent is and his recent tactics. The first player that came to mind was Lance Briggs (fellow UofA alum).

I remember the situation festering for what seemed like a year. Briggs went to anyone who would open up a phone line for him and express his discontent with the Bears. Rosenhaus has ties with almost every major media outlet, so if he wanted one of his clients on the evening news talking about his underpaying contract, he'd get it. Briggs was even staying in Tucson while he was supposed to be with the team. Briggs swore up and down he would never re-up with the Bears. What happened? The beginning of March, he signs a brand new six-year deal with the Bears.

For those of you reacting out of pure emotion, take a deeper look into the situation. These are how negotiations are handled. When you are dealing with a "snake" like Drew Rosenhaus, you just need to back off until the dust settles. The Cards are doing the right thing by saying publicly that he will not be traded, even though there are 17 teams who are allegedly interested in his services. Worst case scenario: he plays out the season (he'd be foolish to walk out or not give it his all) and we trade him for some value in the offseason. All this talk about getting other receivers and players is bull. In today's NFL market, you trade a player of Boldin's caliber, you are going to get multiple draft picks and maybe a throw-in. The picks will probably be a first rounder and a second day pick.

In conclusion, before any of us Card's fans decides to tie a rock to our ankles and take a dive into Lake Pleasant, please remember who shadows Boldin in every step of this process.

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