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]

Who wouldn't want him?

[Hamwallet]

So he isn't happy with his role, and you think he wants to come play for us? We had zero TD's to a WR.

[Hootie]

huge Fitzy fan, always have been

but I think he's a bit washed up at this point ... he's probably a good fit for New England and I assume he'll be a Patriot next year (and excel)

don't think he'd make much of a difference in KC ... we need to be searching for an Antonio Brown or Emmanuel Sanders or the next OBJ (easier said then done)

[notorious]

Bowe and him could be the ultimate possession WR combo.


Fitz stat line at KC : 105 catches for 703 yards and........NO TDS!!!!!!

[In58men]

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

huge Fitzy fan, always have been

but I think he's a bit washed up at this point ... he's probably a good fit for New England and I assume he'll be a Patriot next year (and excel)

don't think he'd make much of a difference in KC ... we need to be searching for an Antonio Brown or Emmanuel Sanders or the next OBJ (easier said then done)

Broncos will get him

[stonedstooge]

Bet he's dreaming of catching long bombs from Alex Smith

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Bet he's dreaming of catching long bombs from Alex Smith

All. Day. Long.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Inmem58

Broncos will get him

I'll bet you $100

If he's a Patriot, I win $100

If he's a Bronco, you win $100

deal?

[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.

[Ragged Robin]

Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Bet he's dreaming of catching long bombs from Alex Smith

He's never been a burner/deep threat kind of receiver. He's over the hill at this point but wouldn't mind him here as a veteran presence, assuming Dorsey cleans slate and shows Bowe/Avery the door and drafts a couple of studs like he should. I wouldn't expect big things from him but a handful of first downs, couple jumpball TDs and savvyness to come back to the QB/sideline when the play breaks down and get open

EDIT: For some reason I thought he'd be much older than Bowe but they're pretty much the same age

[Hootie]

it's not like Bruce Arians has some sort of beef with Larry Fitzgerald

he's just lost a step

like I said, love the guy, love the attitude, love the player

but I don't think he's an elite receiver anymore

I do think he's a great, natural fit for the Patriots

[notorious]

Yeah, Fitz is still decent, but far from elite.

[TribalElder]

No but please draft 88 from Minnesota

Tight end

[BossChief]

Hooties right on this one.

He will end up in NE