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.

[Hootie]

that's really sweet

too bad Pittsburgh has no need for Fitzgerald

[In58men]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that's really sweet

too bad Pittsburgh has no need for Fitzgerald

Nope, they already addressed their issues. That's why they're in the playoffs. Chiefs will draft OL round 1

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that's really sweet

too bad Pittsburgh has no need for Fitzgerald

Yeah, but NE or Sea definitely could use him. Baltimore too.

You just know he'll wind up somewhere like that on the cheap to try and get a ring.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Yeah, but NE or Sea definitely could use him. Baltimore too.

You just know he'll wind up somewhere like that on the cheap to try and get a ring.

Those two teams have super bowl winning QBs. If I was his age, it would be smart to sign with teams like NE or Sea.

[suzzer99]

What good is having a speed burner if Smith is just going to miss him deep 90% of the time? Get a hands guy who knows how to get open on medium routes.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

What good is having a speed burner if Smith is just going to miss him 90% of the time? Get a hands guy who knows how to get open.

Don't worry, I think Chiefs will bring in somebody like Hakeem Nicks or Miles Austin. You know, like how we brought in Bobby Ingram and Amani Toomer. It's those kind of signings that this fan base gets excited for. Hunt knows this fan base is filled with homers, it's a ticket selling move.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

Don't worry, I think Chiefs will bring in somebody like Hakeem Nicks or Miles Austin. You know, like how we brought in Bobby Ingram and Amani Toomer. It's those kind of signings that this fan base gets excited for. Hunt knows this fan base is filled with homers, it's a ticket selling move.

Dorsey tried to get Desean Jackson and Emmanuel Sanders last offseason.

Some of you guys are silly with the hate.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Dorsey tried to get Desean Jackson and Emmanuel Sanders last offseason.

Some of you guys are silly with the hate.

Emmanuel Sanders was like, "Manning or Smith, Manning or Smith, Manning or Smith"?!?!?



The rest is history. Trying doesn't mean shit if you can't get it done bro.

[Marcellus]

He won't come to KC but I will take any player who improves the roster at a reasonable price compared to his production.

[okcchief]

What's the point of Fitzgerald leaving AZ to go play with Alex Smith? No way he's going to KC. Just mark all teams without a QB off the list.

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by okcchief

What's the point of Fitzgerald leaving AZ to go play with Alex Smith? No way he's going to KC. Just mark all teams without a QB off the list.

Because the Homers think that with a good WR and a good line that Alex is somehow going to light it up. lol

I been on the struggle that this is NOT going to happen on other sites, but the true believers think that WR's are goign to rush to sign with the Chiefs even after explaining the Emmanual Sanders Debacle last year. Chiefs will be used for leverage and NOTHING more. legit WR's are NOT coming to KC to play with Alex Smith and an Oline that needs rebuilding. Their agents will tell them, its not in your best interest if you are looking to play for a better contract beyond the 1-2 year deal they would be getting in KC.