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They only person that AZ needs to part ways with is Rod Graves...the WORSE GM! If AZ loses Fitz it will be a total set back. The offensive unit was finally starting to mesh. However, keeping Fitz will be equally disruptive...don't expect Boldin or Wilson to set back and make "pennies" compared to the ridiculous payday Fitz will get. Yikes...Graves must go! Admittedly, I think Fitz is a completely self absorbed backwards little twerp...but hey he can play!

no sir! We do not hate on Arizona lol, my Cards are on the rise! HOWEVER, I absolutely despise Larry Fitzgerald and I think Rod Graves is a complete idiot. Who in sin negotiated this contract...Larry be a darn team player, ya will get your money hommie...it's just a question of when!

AND yes, smartasses, I know they are just trying to spark debate and interest in this worthless topic....but where is our sense of journalistic pride?

Why would CNNSI pick this photo...this looks like some random photo taken by a fans personal digital camera.....ridiculous, I expect more from a reputable media outlet....horrific MUCH! And fellas, TERRIBLE comments...not the "ugly broad from the lawsuit" The Houston, c'mon...sexist MORE!

I don't think this is as serious an issue as some think...Larry Fitz says he is committed to being a Card..so I have faith that he will take an extension and spread his bread! As for Pace and Dansby, Dansby is due his respect so the franchise tag and a SERIOUS 8 mill pay increase would be wonderful....Pace, so long and farewell! The Cards, need to acquire a CB, RB, OL probably a tackle, and a Punter...ASAP! AZ, sucks horrendously on defense, I don't hesitate blaming the D for the Cardinals missing the post season! Last year's free agency acquisitions sucked BIG time...Terrance Holt? With Rolle shifting to FS, AZ's best option is to acquire a CB with their 16th pick (Antoine Cason)! Then get Kevin Smith (RB) in the Second round...all of this after securing Fenaca in the free agency game and parting ways with Calvin Pace!

I am surprised no one is talking about Bryant Johnson...do we think he stays or goes??? Personally I think he is a wonderful third option at the WR position, but I wonder if his price tag is worth it or if he has the patience to play third fiddle, arguably he could be a nice standout on another team...he reminds me a west coast Wes Welker! If Bryant leaves, AZ will have to take a LATE round WR to replace the lost speed, UNLESS they use Breaston. HUMMMM...... Someone please forward this lay out to Rod Graves!!!!

I think Steve Smith is wrong in this situation...dude is a rookie and he is going to make mistakes...he is young (Leinart suffers from the same mistakes) but the best thing isn't to call your TEAMMATE out publicly, step one is to have a personal intervention and talk man to man.....public embarrassments only worsen the situation and cause a rift in the team. Carolina doesn't need anymore drama....Steve should have kept on not talking to the media and had a personal consult with Jarrett...there is no I and team and it seems to me that both Jarrett and Smith need to revisit that lesson.

I'm so excited, Smith is one of my favorite players! I just hope he isn't rushing back too soon!

goodegg, I don't get your 'social commentary', do you follow these particular millionaires life story? Can you please explain the relevance?

Boldin played QB in high school (where he was Mr. Football for Fla.) and he was actually recruited by FSU to be a QB but was soon switched to WR. Its common for teams to use a WR/former college QB as a back up or a surprise option. I don't know how precise Boldin is these days in the pocket, but I clearly know AZ needs some tricks because their QB situation is MOST unfortunate...Loseman in AZ ASAP...ITS BETTER THAN RAT-BOY! Did anyone else see that phenomenal one handed catch by Fitzgerald this past weekend....Rat Boy is going to get one of my receivers injured tryin to catch one of his overthrown bombs.

UNC is a great school to be a Basketball player, they literally **** backwards for those dudes. I couldn't imagine why you would turn down Carolina...Duke I can understand, Coach K is retarded...no I do not say that just because I went to UNC! This is an interesting story, I guess there is a lot of stand out talent at UNC so you couldn't get 100% shine time....some people want to make the team and be the big guy, you could never do that at UNC unless you are like that dude! But remember getting a UNC and Duke degree is an impressive tool...better than all those other colleges out there! Retarded not to chose UNC and Duke in the long run! Gotta consider the education institution somewhat...never know how the collegiate career is going to turn out!

I response to Just a Fan's comment that "They receive great educations, tutors, study aids, world class fitness programs, priceless contacts, unforgettable college experience, and their living experiences are paid for."

Really? What collegiate athlete in a revenue producing sport receives a quality education? This is a very debatable point! The majority of these athletes are forced to train athletically from sun up to sun down (morning workouts, late night practices), seasons have been extended to the point where athletes only get two months off...MAXIMUM, college athletes are ganked from their respective campuses every Friday (some Thursdays) to stay in hotels (for home games) and to travel ridiculous distances to play cross country opponents. We need not forget the recent expansion of some conferences...in particular the ACC which now hosts teams all up and down the east coast. Not to mention, athletes are often told what they can and what they cannot major in (do you think every athlete wants to major in criminal justice, communications, and physical education, coincidence i don't think so) Tutor....yes, they are given tutors but the primary purpose of these tutors is to DO the work, not to teach the athlete. Athletes are costly investments for schools, do you really think they are going to gamble their investments on a star player not remaining academically illegible..so, yes they safeguard their investments. NOT TO MENTION.....schools typically recruit athletes with substantially lower SAT's and GPA's than there average student body, often times rendering these athletes unable to actually complete the work..sad I know, but a reality it is. If you need a highlight of what I am talking about please check out the educational negligence case brought against Creighton....a team who recruited an athlete with a subpar academic performance which resulted in a great disadvantage for the student who is not a school janitor.

Educational neglect is my biggest issue with the NCAA and their current policies...educational primacy IS not their focus and they aren't providing athletes with enough educational support. Solution, pay athletes (in the form of educational incentives) so we can bypass all these complex investigations and eventual litigation....its time to resolve the hypocrisy's inherent in the NCAA's amateurism stance. Pay or provide adequate educations!

I really take issue with a player, let alone a team captain speaking publicly against the coaching staff...it just doesn't fair well! At the end of the day, the coach is the coach and you are just a player...Crumpler's actions only further divide the team....a team he is supposed to lead! Some things are better left in house...I thought Crumpler was a bit smarter than this..he is REALLY making UNC look bad!

Thomas is an agent for the Knicks...thus they are liable...and ultimately the NBA is liable for this HORRIFIC blunder in judgment, and to not punish the Knicks and Isiah is RIDICULOUS....Stern is ruining the NBA, his time has expired. I SHALL REMAIN NOT A FAN OF THE NBA...LOL!!!!

maybe not more reliable than a healthy McNair...but NcNair is ancient and older folk don't recover form injuries well...j/k

Does anyone know why the Ravens never considered B.Left? He is from the DC area which is really close to B.More...and he is more reliable then either of their options. I am starting to really like B.Left but I don't know much about his trade situation so if anyone knows the deal educate me please! When is he expected, or is he expected to play in ATL? I just don't like ATL and I don't want my new fav. QB there...humm!

Jerzy..huh? Never had a problem catching the ball he fumbled big time in the game against Baltimore..he SUCKED **** (totally hasn't been a typically Larry season,) I watched the entire game, I witnessed his stinkyness. He finally came around in the second half of the Steelers game....and even in this game I think Urban impressed me more! I don't know for some reason Fitzgerald just isn't my favorite dude (I guess I'm biased.) Additionally, all these comments about him being a wonderful team player and what not baffles me...where does that come from? Like what makes you assume that?

These trade rumors actually started last season, they have been persistent because Larry wants another contract...he knows his worth and although he signed a MEGA contract he can rake in some extra dough wit a trade....BUT, at the end of the day AZ has the rights to him until 2010 or 2011..I think he is until 2011 and Boldin is 2010 or the other way around...EITHER WAY, Fitz stays in AZ for at least another season. I think he is growing weary of AZ...so if he starts to get persistent AZ HAS to let him go...we don't want another Moss on our hands...lol, I hope Larry wouldn't take it that far...lol!

Q, UNLIKE Leinart will find a way to assist his team...regardless of how much is he able to play this season. I really foresee Q playing through the hurt if possible...which to be honest isn't wise, because its still early in the season and we got A LOT of football left and we really do need him in our first playoff game! Q is a true athlete, the Cards offense revolves around him, hence the reason he is the offensive captain. If you looked at the sidelines this past Sunday Q was still actively paying attention and talking with teammates....the same CANNOT be said about Leinart....and he was actually playing on Sunday....Q for Pres....Lienart for something...lol!

Leinart is really acting childish....its not about whats best for him....he is on a TEAM....its what is best for the TEAM!!! The Cards cannot waste anymore time DYING with Leinart at the helm...they have been dying since their existance and FINALLY they have a scheme that appears to work....to say the should ride or die with me....is simply egotistical and RETARDED! He is creating the controversy, in any job...if you fumble and mess up you get pulled to the side, thats just how it works! If he REALLY wanted to help his team (and not his ego) he would take advantage of having a former MVP on his team, he would work with Warner (instead of bashing his play time) and LEARN! We all know Leinart is the (temporary) future....his time will come, BUT he needs to be patient....patiences is a virtue....right now Leinart is further demonstrating his idiotic ways! WHERE IS CUTLER WHEN YOU NEED HIM!!!!

Ya'll are beyond ridiculous...I don't think some of us are taking it too serious, I just think others of us are too childish! This article will have SERIOUS consequences for women in sports...its a MAJOR liability to have women around men who are horn bags...and most men in sports are exactly that...employment discrimination cases can RUIN an industries reputations (although employers almost always win in the court of law, the typically lose in the court of public opinion.) I cannot tell you how many interviews (informational and actual interviews) I have been in and my appearance has come up...from "you are very attractive," to women saying "you need to tone it down"...needless to say despite my top notched legal education I haven't been able to break into sports. I don't want to cut my hair short and wear pants...the best I could do was change my name from Rhonda to Ronnie! I still love wearing pencils skirt suits, chandler earrings and stiletto's...I'm a woman true and blue (who just happens to LOVE sports) and I don't think I should have to tone anything down. No one told Mike Nolan not to wear suites because female reporters might find him too attractive to concentrate. SO I refuse to change my appearance, keep your **** your pants...think with the head on your shoulders. SO YES, this is a sensitive topic and it warrants a serious conversation. Your childish comments and failure to comprehend this situation is exactly the same bull I face in the work setting.

It sucks being a woman working in sports...today I ran into an unnamed athlete, and I attempted to hold a regular conversation with dude...instead of conversing like two professionals....he left as soon as he realized I wasn't trying to have sex with him, as if a woman's only use is to talk sex. It's a terrible situation for women in sports...tisk tisk, this situation just made it ten times harder for me and other dedicated women to move up the professional ladder

I am NOT a Wizards fan...really weird considering I work part time in the Arena here in DC...I've meet Gil several times and dude is BEYOND strange...but certainly entertaining! I really wouldn't call him arrogant, the first time I met him I had NO clue he was a bball star...you cannot tell, he doesn't act ridiculous. If you think about it though, he deserves to shine and gloat...he came from nothing and turned himself into something, literally. He has been doubted his entire life...his childhood was SHAKY and his early Bball career was seriously questioned...because he is a fighter, I root...I just wish he wasn't so STRANGE...LOL!!! I don't know how I feel about the Wizards...hummm, jury is still out!