Larry Fitzgerald anyone?

[MMXcalibur]

http://deadspin.com/report-larry-fit...s-n-1676977175

Larry Fitzgerald's Cardinals career could come to an end if Arizona loses to Carolina this weekend, according to a report from Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona. Fitzgerald's large contract and his unwillingness to restructure could make him a cap casualty in the offseason.

Here's more from Morgan:

A decision likely would have to be made by March, when Fitzgerald is due an $8 million roster bonus. But [general manager Steve] Keim's stance was clever in that it put the onus on Fitzgerald to take less money so that he doesn't hamstring the team this offseason in its efforts to acquire more free agents and improve the roster.

But Fitzgerald is unlikely to restructure his deal again. He would have counted $18 million against the Cardinals 2014 salary cap, but he agreed to a deal that created about $10 million in cap space for the Cardinals this season by converting salary to bonus money.

Beyond that, Fitzgerald, 31, is not happy with his role on the team, the source said. He doesn't like playing in the slot and he's become far less of a focal point of the offense. While Fitzgerald led the team this season with 63 receptions and was second to Michael Floyd in yardage at 784, those numbers are the lowest since his rookie year, and his two touchdowns are a career low.
Fitzgerald should not give in to this bullshit trend of management making players look selfish if they don't take less money for "the good of the team." Fitzgerald has played his ass off for the Cardinals, and the one year they had a competent quarterback, Fitzgerald had one of the most memorable postseason performances by a wide receiver, all the way through his bonkers 64-yard touchdown catch and run in Super Bowl XLII — and he played that postseason with a broken thumb and torn cartilage in his left hand. He's been the face of that franchise since he entered the NFL in 2004.

Fitzgerald has sacrificed enough for Arizona. Even with Bruce Arians coaching the hell out of that team, Fitzgerald shouldn't be dealing with the likes of Ryan Lindley throwing him the ball for the umpteenth season. Hopefully Fitzgerald not only gets paid this offseason, but joins a team with the right personnel (a quarterback) willing to use his talents.

Lot of options we could take on Bowe. If we do intend on keeping him around, then would having Fitz on the roster help in any way? Bowe went to Fitzgerald's WR camp and if memory recalls, he had his 15 TD season after attending.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Fitz is still a good receiver. I just don't think a team like KC should add him. They already have a big bodied receiver like Fitz in Bowe and they don't use him the way he should be. I don't see Fitz getting used right here either. The Chiefs need some short area quickness types that can get separation on short and intermediate routes. Bowe and Fitz don't do that, they use their bodies to shield defenders almost exclusively. Alex just won't throw the ball in that situation.

Like any qb in the league wouldn't do cartwheels when they found out they now have fitzgerald. He's much faster than bowe and has the best hands in the nfl. All alex's excuses would vanish.

[BossChief]

No way would Fitzgerald come here.

Why would he?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Two words.

No.

Thanks.

Its nothing against his character or skill, he just isnt a good fit for Smith, for better or worse.

When it comes to Smith... jump ball player < separation player.

It looks like Fitzgerald can still be good, but I agree with this take. Alex won't throw the ball up for Fitzgerald to get, which doesn't make the best use of Fitzgerald's talent. Alex only throws safe balls, which means that Fitzgerald needs to be wide open to get a look.

Now, maybe he can get wide open and get some looks, but he's still not going to be highly productive because Alex wouldn't give Fitzgerald the chance to put the game on his shoulders by feeding him the ball regularly.

[BigChiefFan]

If it's for a reasonable price, I can see it helping us. Think Anquan Boldin.

[suzzer99]

Yes for the love of god. Dude is a true professional and he still has a lot left in the tank. Like getting Rison w/o the flakiness and house burning.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

It looks like Fitzgerald can still be good, but I agree with this take. Alex won't throw the ball up for Fitzgerald to get, which doesn't make the best use of Fitzgerald's talent. Alex only throws safe balls, which means that Fitzgerald needs to be wide open to get a look.

Now, maybe he can get wide open and get some looks, but he's still not going to be highly productive because Alex wouldn't give Fitzgerald the chance to put the game on his shoulders by feeding him the ball regularly.

Seems like some people are confusing lack of confidence in Smith with a lack of confidence in Fitzgerald being able to earn his check.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Easy 6

Seems like some people are confusing lack of confidence in Smith with a lack of confidence in Fitzgerald being able to earn his check.

Maybe the most apt statement is that I think Fitzgerald would definitely make the Chiefs better, but the Chiefs would make Fitzgerald worse. It sounds like we're on the same page.

[Red Dawg]

His best days are gone. We need speed and youth with ambition and hunger. The latter two is what Bowe has never had.

[Mr. Derek]

Was the article writen by his agent?

[Psyko Tek]

Hopefully Fitzgerald not only gets paid this offseason, but joins a team with the right personnel (a quarterback) willing to use his talents.


yeah, that ain't the chiefs

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Moss only had 550 yards and 3 tds his last year before he got paired up with Brady.

He was obviously washed up.

And the comparison to Ochocinco is some of the worst trolling I've ever read on here. Completely uninformed.

Everybody can see it hootie...this is nothing more than another way of you playing the "Tom Brady is overrated and Peyton Manning tastes great when I'm drunk" hootie conversation.

uh no

no it's not

Fitzgerald would take over the Welker role if he went to Denver and be useless

you're and idiot

[Hootie]

and comparing Fitzgerald going to New England with Ochocinco is trolling? The Bengals traded #85 after he had 3 mediocre years to the Patriots his age 32 season and everyone went nuts and thought he was going to wreck the world in New England

he was coming off basically the same exact 3 year stretch as Fitzgerald

you're and idiot

[Hootie]

9. Chad Ochocinco, WR, New England Patriots (ADP: 73.8): He’s focused, recommitted and is the new No. 1 receiving option for quarterback Tom Brady. Trust us, Ocho will see plenty of targets this season. While we aren’t predicting 2007 Randy Moss-type numbers, don’t be surprised if the former Bengal tops 1,000 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in 2011. That’s definitely worth more than an eighth-round draft pick.

that's fanduel's take on him being a sleeper joining New England

but you're right

comparing Fitzgerald at age 32 going to New England to Ocho is 'trolling'

get ****ed

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

and comparing Fitzgerald going to New England with Ochocinco is trolling? The Bengals traded #85 after he had 3 mediocre years to the Patriots his age 32 season and everyone went nuts and thought he was going to wreck the world in New England

he was coming off basically the same exact 3 year stretch as Fitzgerald

you're and idiot

Ocho Cinco was always a speed guy though.

Fitzgerald is a different kind of receiver.

I bet he's playing effectively into his late 30s (Bowe too).

[GloryDayz]

If we could get him, hell yeah, but I think he might go Payton manning on Clark's Franchise and tell them he'll call them if he's interested. I'm sure he has a TV, and I'm sure he can't miss Fat-Andy on the sideline, and that's got to be a concern unless they're going to pay him enough.