05-17-2016, 01:48 PM
(05-16-2016, 09:07 PM)Brownshoe Wrote: Meh, I really didn't want Boldin because he's been going downhill recently (which I think is due to his age). Boldin is about a year younger than Steve Smith (who is the oldest WR in the league). Last year he had a hamstring injury throughout the back half of the season (which also made him miss 3 games going into the bye week). I think at this time he might be too much of an injury risk. If it was 4-5 years ago I would be all for bringing in him, but I just don't know how much more his body can take.
Saying 4-5 years ago is a bit of a stretch. He's had 1k yards as recently as 2014 and pretty much matched MLJ's production last year. He's just one of those guys that ages really well, probably because his game has never been about speed.
In terms of a 1 year rental, I think he would've been as good as LaFell. Boldin obviously has the age question, but LaFell has his own concerns after last season.
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