Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

[psubills62]

Surprised I didn't see it on here, maybe I missed it.

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports free agent Anquan Boldin will visit the Bills on Monday.

Boldin had planned to sign with a team just prior to training camp and it looks like he'll have a chance to do just that. The Bills are thin at receiver outside of injury-prone Sammy Watkins and pursued Jeremy Maclin and Eric Decker before those players signed elsewhere last month. Boldin has a history with Tyrod Taylor, who was his teammate in Baltimore for two seasons. Entering his age-37 season, Boldin isn't as explosive as he was early in his career but he's still a savvy possession receiver with a nose for the end zone. He pulled in 67 catches for 594 yards and a team-high eight touchdowns with the Lions last season. Jul 21 - 2:12 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2078/anquan-boldin

[OpIv37]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

He's def past his prime but I'm not sure if there is a better option at this point

[Thurmal]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Would be a decent signing. Always a tough WR, and speed was never his game, so the age thing isn't as worrisome as it could be. Would be nice if he could come in and have a Bill Brooks-esque, out-of-nowhere big year.

[Ed]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

I didn't realize he was still a FA, but I'd like the signing as long as he's in shape. We don't need him to be a #1 WR. It would just be nice to have a dependable veteran in our WR group.

[Night Train]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Veteran leadership. Catches everything short. Gets separation and fights for the ball. Like having another coach at a position loaded with question marks.

Downside at this point ? None.

[The Toe Show]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Sammy Watkins
Zay Jones
Aquan Boldin
Charles Clay
Andre Holmes

Makes it so much more weapony

[YardRat]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

I like Boldin.

[EDS]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

He likely would be a positive addition on the field, but could be more valuable in the locker room, particularly if he can impart some wisdom on Sammy.

That said, this seems to be a transition year for the Bills and given Sammie's contract status I think they may need to get Zay on the field as much as possible so he is ready for a bigger role the following season after Sammie bolts.

[swiper]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

He's def past his prime but I'm not sure if there is a better option at this point

He had 67 catches for 594 yards and 8 TDs in Detroit last year. I'll take that. He's a solid veteran receiver for one year.

[YardRat]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Would be a better pick-up than Green-Beckham.

[Night Train]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Would be a better pick-up than Green-Beckham.

or Josh Gordon !

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Not sure why he'd want to play in Buffalo to end his career, but I'd be happy if he did.

[Mace]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Sammy Watkins
Zay Jones
Aquan Boldin
Charles Clay
Andre Holmes

Makes it so much more weapony

With Taylor at QB in a rushing oriented offense (see McCoy, DiMarco, Tolbert), it's like a blind man with a collection of scoped rifles. Tyrod's not even going to see Clay enough unless he's the dump off near the line of scrimmage. If I'm Boldin, I'd ask about numbers and go elsewhere. Someone with a real passing offense will need him yet. If I'm the Bills, yeah sure if he comes relatively cheap.

I don't really see the point though.

[Guest]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

Veteran leadership. Catches everything short. Gets separation and fights for the ball. Like having another coach at a position loaded with question marks.

Downside at this point ? None.

I don't believe he can get separation any more.

[Skooby]

Re: Anquan Boldin visiting Buffalo

He's this generation's James Lofton, off to the Super Bowl. We are going to the show again baby !!