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Anquan Boldin | Wide Receiver

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (32) / 10/3/1980
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 223
College: Florida State
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Anquan Boldin lined up in the slot during the majority of team drills at 49ers minicamp.
Entering his age-33 season, Boldin doesn't get open by separating from corners out wide. He wins by dominating them physically and shedding tackles with power. That skill set works best in the slot, and that's where he'll do his work in San Francisco. It's a low-upside position in a run-heavy scheme. Fantasy owners drafting off Boldin's playoff run will be disappointed. Jun 19 - 8:31 AM
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

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Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Anquan Boldin has stood out as the 49ers quarterbacks' primary target during OTAs.

Boldin didn't drop a pass in Tuesday's session, which was open to the media. He's also been the top target for all four 49ers QBs, ahead of Vernon Davis. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he's "picked up the system fast and making plays, big catches in tight areas." He also reiterated Boldin will be the starting "Z" receiver, while the rest of the wideouts compete to replace Michael Crabtree at "X."
Source: Sacramento Bee
May 28 - 7:47 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Anquan Boldin said he considers his trade to the 49ers a "good thing."

Boldin had previously hinted that he'd retire if the Ravens cut him. They traded him, but he seems more than fine with the move. "When I look at the organization and what they're about, and as a football team, the talent that they have, I think it's a good, good place for me to be," Boldin said. The transaction will become official once he returns from Africa and completes his physical.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 12 - 10:37 AM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

49ers acquired WR Anquan Boldin from the Ravens in exchange for a 2013 sixth-round draft pick.

The Ravens were on the verge of releasing Boldin, so GM Ozzie Newsome did well to get a pick back for a receiver entering his age-33 season and still clearing all of his $6 million base salary off of the books. Boldin adds another physical possession receiver to Colin Kaepernick's arsenal, though we'd expect Boldin to take a bit of a backseat to Crabtree and Vernon Davis in 2013. As great as Boldin was in the playoffs, he does not create separation in the passing game. To fully capitalize on Kaepernick's arm, the 49ers either need A.J. Jenkins to step up as a vertical stretcher, or they'll need to find one someplace else.
Related: Ravens
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mar 11 - 4:14 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Citing a source with knowledge of the situations, Profootballtalk.com reports the Anquan Boldin situation is "not looking promising" for Boldin's chances of staying in Baltimore.

Boldin will not budge off his refusal to take a pay cut. The Ravens want to slash $2 million of his salary, which might be more reasonable had Boldin not put the team on his back during Baltimore's Super Bowl run. PFT's Mike Florio also confirms "it has become clear" that Boldin has no plans to retire.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 11 - 3:10 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

SI's Peter King reports Anquan Boldin will "stand firm" on his intention to refuse any pay-cut proposals from the Ravens.

Understandably. Boldin was so good during Baltimore's playoff run that he could reasonably be asking for a raise. All Boldin wants is to return on the contract he signed in 2010. Joe Flacco has already come out in public support of Boldin.
Source: SI.com
Mar 11 - 10:29 AM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

The Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens asked Anquan Boldin to take a $2 million pay cut from his scheduled $6 million, and he has declined.

"Unless something dramatic happens, it's an absolute done deal that Anquan will be released," a source told the Baltimore Sun. Boldin has a scheduled $7.531 million cap hit, but the Ravens haven't given up on working something out. There were rumors Saturday that Boldin's agent is trying to get Boldin released in order to test what appears to be a weak free-agent receiver market. We could see Boldin cut on Sunday.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mar 10 - 11:59 AM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Citing a source with knowledge of the situation, Profootballtalk.com reports Anquan Boldin's chances of staying in Baltimore are "parked at 50-50."

PFT's Mike Florio passes along "suspicion" that Boldin's agent is actively trying to get his client cut in hopes of testing free agency and commanding more money than his $6 million salary. It could be a smart business move. The receiver market has been depleted by Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline's long-term deals, and Boldin would immediately become a top-five free-agent wideout along with Mike Wallace, Greg Jennings, Wes Welker, and Danny Amendola.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 9 - 11:28 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Anquan Boldin confirmed Saturday he won't take a pay-cut to remain in Baltimore.

"When I signed with the Ravens, I signed for four years," Boldin said. "The contract that I signed was the contract that I intended to play out." The Baltimore Sun reported Saturday that team officials "remain hopeful" Boldin will change his mind, but it doesn't sound like they should hold their breath. Boldin will vault to near the top of a shallow receiver market if/when he's released.
Source: USA Today
Mar 9 - 8:22 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

The Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens are indeed pushing Anquan Boldin to take a pay-cut, and could release before the start of free agency if "talks continue to be unsuccessful."

Boldin blithely claimed Saturday afternoon he had yet to be approached about a cut, but a league source told the Sun the Ravens nearly cut him on Friday. Boldin went as far as to prepare a statement "thanking the fans for their support during his time in Baltimore." Per reporter Aaron Wilson, team officials "remain hopeful" a deal can be reached. That would require Boldin swallowing his pride.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Mar 9 - 7:19 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Anquan Boldin still expects to play out the final year of his existing contract.

The information is apparently current, as Schefter said he spoke with Boldin on Saturday. Boldin allowed he "might have to do a restructuring of some sort," but said he's yet to be asked to do so. Perhaps Boldin is in denial, as both FOX and USA Today have reported he'll have to take a pay-cut or be released. It's unlikely that he called the Ravens' bluff and they backed down. Boldin has lost the ability to separate, but his vice-like hands would earn him suitors on the market.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 9 - 5:25 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

USA Today reports Anquan Boldin has rejected the Ravens' proposed pay cut and is "preparing" for unrestricted free agency.

While talks remain "ongoing," the Ravens' initial offer clearly wasn't to Boldin's liking. Boldin stated after the season that he'd retire if Baltimore cut him, but that's not happening. Boldin is notoriously and bullish in opinions about his worth dating back to his Arizona days. "Once he's decided, you might as well try to move the Rock of Gibraltar," a source said. "I think he was trying to express loyalty to them," the source added of Boldin's retirement pledge. "I know that he's hoping to stay with them, but he's willing to go someplace else."
Source: USA Today
Mar 9 - 1:54 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports the Ravens want Anquan Boldin to take a pay cut, or he will be released before Tuesday’s start of the free-agent period.

Boldin is owed a $6 million base salary, and the Ravens have seemingly deemed that too costly for a possession receiver. ILB Dannell Ellerbe is believed to be the Ravens' top priority in the wake of Joe Flacco's contract extension, and a pay cut for Boldin would free up even more cap space. Boldin quipped after the Ravens' Super Bowl win that he'd retire if the Ravens cut him. We're inclined to think that he might be reconsidering that stance.
Source: FOX Sports
Mar 9 - 9:16 AM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta said that Anquan Boldin "is a Raven."

Boldin is due a $6 million salary, and reports around Super Bowl time were that the Ravens may have to cut the ten-year veteran to free up cap space. That doesn't appear to be the case, though. "Our intention is to have Anquan on the team next year," said DeCosta. "He's a playmaker for us. He's a tough guy."
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Feb 21 - 10:32 PM
Anquan Boldin - WR - 49ers

The Ravens still haven't reached out to Anquan Boldin about restructuring his contract.

Boldin's $6 million base salary will be tough to fit under the cap if the Ravens franchise tag Joe Flacco. Their current priority is signing Flacco to a long-term extension, which could give him a small 2013 cap number. If they have to tag Flacco, moving to reduce Boldin's number will probably happen quickly.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Feb 20 - 8:21 AM

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QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Jewel Hampton
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Anthony Dixon
3Jason Schepler
WR11Anquan Boldin
2Ricardo Lockette
3Quinton Patton
4Kassim Osgood
5Mario Manningham
WR21Kyle Williams
2A.J. Jenkins
3Chad Hall
4Marlon Moore
5Michael Crabtree
WR31A.J. Jenkins
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson