Beat writer Armando Salguero expects the Dolphins to "absolutely discuss" trading for Anquan Boldin.
Brandon Marshall isn't a Bill Parcells/Tony Sparano kind of player, but Salguero believes the Dolphins appreciate Boldin because "he's tough, he's big, and he is not a diva." Though the Cardinals are expected to ask for a second-rounder, it's believed that Boldin could ultimately be had for a third.
The Cardinals are reportedly not "wedded" to unrestricted free agent K Neil Rackers.
The team does have interest in re-signing Rackers, but they're expected to keep their options open if he wants too much money. Though Rackers has enjoyed solid percentages in Arizona, he's had issues in the clutch.
Cardinals signed Saskatchewan Rough Riders OLB Stevie Baggs, the CFL's co-leader in sacks in 2009.
Baggs tied for the sack lead (12) with British Columbia's Rickey Foley, who is also drawing NFL interest this week. With Bertrand Berry retiring and Chike Okeafor set to reach free agency, the Cardinals need candidates to fill the void at pass rusher.
Acknowledging that wide receiver is a priority this offseason, Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome indicated that he's "open" to trading players or draft picks to acquire an upgrade.
The Ravens need a big, physical receiver to push Derrick Mason into the No. 2 role. Anquan Boldin and Brandon Marshall both fit the description, though coaches' nightmare Marshall comes with a sizable character risk. The injury-prone Boldin would come at a lower cost in players and/or draft picks.
Cardinals GM Rod Graves has seconded coach Ken Whisenhunt's confidence in Matt Leinart as the team's starting quarterback.
"I think he's going to answer a lot of questions," said Graves. While both men insist they're "excited" about Leinart taking over, Kurt Warner revealed Tuesday that he was offered the opportunity to skip offseason practices and part of training camp as an enticement to return for one more season. The confidence in Leinart may seem forced, but the team does appear ready to hand him the keys to the offense now that Warner is gone.
The East Valley Tribune speculates that the Cardinals could use a late-round draft pick on a quarterback.
The Cardinals would be wise to sign a veteran to back up Matt Leinart, allowing a rookie project to develop as the No. 3. That would obviously be bad news for impending free agent Brian St. Pierre.
Cardinals FS Antrel Rolle would be interested in playing for the Dolphins if he can't work out a restructured deal with Arizona.
"That would be nice," said the former Miami Hurricane. "I haven't played (in Miami) in five years, but hey, we can make it happen." Rolle says he won't take a pay cut from his scheduled $12.1 million in 2010 pay, making him a candidate for release. The Fins are considering also cutting Gibril Wilson.
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