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Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:23 pm EDT

Sorry, Eagles: Larry Fitzgerald will remain a Cardinal

By MJD



Larry Fitzgerald's dazzling website is breaking the news that Fitzgerald has signed a 4-year, $40 million deal with the Cardinals. $30 million of the deal, according to the website, is guaranteed.

There had been trade rumors surrounding Fitzgerald, most notably involving the Eagles. Rumors had Philly offering a package of Lito Sheppard and Reggie Brown for Fitzgerald, but for some reason, the Cardinals wouldn't bite on that dynamite combo. 

I guess when you're dealing with a team like the Cardinals, though, it doesn't hurt to ask. But it does make the Eagles 0-for-2 with high-profile receivers, having struck out now and Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald. Fortunately, Freddie Mitchell is still out there as a free agent.

• Fitzgerald Extends His Deal / Pro Football Talk
• Arizona Cardinals Resign Larry Fitzgerald Jr 4-$40 Million! / larry-fitzgerald.com

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  1. jimmy n
    1. Posted by jimmy n Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    its kinda sad but its not a suprise. The cardinals never showed any interest in trading with us. Its just the Eagles showed interest trading with the Cardinals. But good for Fitzgerald that he got a contract he is happy with. Although he would have gotten that money in Philly. Now the Cardinals really have a problem because Anquan Boldin is just as good if not better than Fitzgerald and he's gonna want to get paid too. Hahahaha Cardinals are so stupid. Good luck trying to get out of debt.
  2. RFFL....
    2. Posted by RFFL.... Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Arizona is going to sign Boldin....and have two of the top WR's in their division....They will win the NFC west!
  3. Jongo
    3. Posted by Jongo Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    I would like to thank my hands
  4. leon.mayfield
    4. Posted by leon.mayfield Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:49 pm EDT

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    We the cowboys greatful. thank you arizona for keeping your own, instead of trading fitzgerald to the eagles. that would have been there missing piece.
  5. Edd W
    5. Posted by Edd W Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    It doesn't matter anyway, Dallas fans. You'll choke again.
  6. phila9858
    6. Posted by phila9858 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    I am from Philly, trust me, no one wants to work there for the most part, and most of the people who live there and have jobs and/or money want to get out. The place is an insane asylum. Screw the Eagles, they will never win a Super Bowl in this century...........go Pats!
  7. kaahn0626
    7. Posted by kaahn0626 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:46 pm EDT

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    i am disappointed the eagles didnt get to fitz. It looks more and more like they will be offering Detroit something for Williams next. someones gotta bite.
  8. uradope
    8. Posted by uradope Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    phila9858 you are a loser. a person from philly who is a Pats fan? how long have you been a fan? not long i can imagine.
    And Boldin and Fitz have ben together for years and the cards still haven't won't [profane]e. so what makes the next few years any different. they've always sucked and always will.
  9. Jeffrey C
    9. Posted by Jeffrey C Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    I love the poll on Fitz's website asking what school he wen to. Classic.
    Too bad he will play on the team who is destined to be known as the greatest team never to win anything, and doing it in the NFL's weakest division in history.
  10. the shark
    10. Posted by the shark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    no suprise to me....i knew even a brainless franchise like the cards wouldnt let this stud go....last resort....offer the same deal and a draft pick to cincy for CHAD....thats the last resort....going into this season with a bunch of nobodys at linebacker,and your top WR as kevin curtis and we should be 8-8 again!! this team doesnt seem to get it,asanti samuel is nice,but hes not bringing you to a super bowl.whos left,bryant johnson??we have a bunch of bryant johnsons....boy this team has no respect for the mcnabb and his wishes.
  11. radio-active
    11. Posted by radio-active Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    The only thing that was wrong with the Eagles last season was a slow start. That was due to a bonehead decision regarding who could return punts, and the lingering effects of McNabb's surgery. The defense is rock solid, McNabb is healthy again, if they just get a competent return man they will dominate the NFC.
  12. Devin L
    12. Posted by Devin L Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:56 pm EDT

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    Philly sucks, end of story
  13. timm g
    13. Posted by timm g Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    mcnabb and westbrook need to think about leavin the eagles and goin somewhere else the eagles will never make it newhere due to the front office has no clue what there duin asante was a huge mistake we ok so lito gets hurt once in awhile the fact is he is still a top cb in the league and pro bowler and who the hell is chris clemons..... the raiders r u kiddin me he is gonna be a bust, fitzy and moss were smart to not wanna come to philly they both have promising careers where there at once again the front office needs to be completly cleaned out and bring in someone like parcells or whoever owns the browns now that is how u run a team
  14. SNEAK
    14. Posted by SNEAK Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    It seems to me the eagles arent coming out of pocket enough for the right players. I mean they just cut to big contracts in Kearse and Spikes. Shell out some real money. IF they would have offered Moss a 4 or 5 year contract and made him the highest paid WR in the NFL, with about $35 million guaranteed, we may have had that one piece we needed aside curtis brown, and LJ. The eagles always have been and always will be penny pinchers. The idiots waited so long, the missed out on some other good WR that could have given them the a very good tandem. Look at GB, no true stand out WR but enough to get the job done. I guess Now they need to put up or shut up. Offer what ever you can to land Chad from Cincy AND go out of your way to pick up D.J. Hackett as well. That way you are solid at WR. In the draft the need a Solid back up for Westbrook, because Buckhalter and the new guy they drafted arent going to cut it. I say go after either Jonathan Stewart out of Oregon or Felix Jones out of Arkansas. To bad they wont trade up high enough to get Darren McFadden, that guy is Adrian Peterson with alot more speed and power.
  15. sam the man
    15. Posted by sam the man Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    the Cardinals may have a bad past but the Cardinals are ready to take the next step they have a playmaking defense, a high flying offense. There are just a few holes first of all a runningback, second of all a consistant kick and punt returner, and third another starting corner so Rolle can move back to free safety
  16. Justin
    16. Posted by Justin Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Sneak...u do realize Buckhalter averaged 5 yards a carry last year, and in the game he started he had 100 yards right??
  17. phillyphunkdified
    17. Posted by phillyphunkdified Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    Hey Sneak - did you just write that McFadden is Adrain Peterson with a lot more speed and power!!!
    He must be superman then! He will be good, but he aint AP!
  18. ckjames2005
    18. Posted by ckjames2005 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT

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    I think no primetime reciever will go to philly because of the TO mishap between him and McNabb instead of him saying give TO the money and win the championship he turned on TO which in-turn killed whatever chance they had of winning. NO MOSS NO FITZGERALD who's the problem in philly
  19. Turtle
    19. Posted by Turtle Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    The Cards don't want to let any of the WRs go, cuz they are hoping Leinart starts to shine...(not shine Warner's shoes)
  20. neal b
    20. Posted by neal b Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:35 pm EDT

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    sneak are you stupid? buckhalter is a great back up.
  21. phillyNC
    21. Posted by phillyNC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    post #10 I had the same question. To be honest with you guys, I just read yesterday on ESPN.com, an article about the Eagles said: That the last superbowls since 2000 were won with teams whose primary receiving threats had season stats either not much better or even worse than what B-west ( 90rec. 829yds. or so) and Curtis ( 71rec. for 1,100yds.) and this is a fact. So do we actually need a "#1" WR or do we need a dominating D and a healthy o-line and D-Mac!!! Don't forget he did it with Pinkston and Thrash at WR need I mention.
  22. Ed Welch
    22. Posted by Ed Welch Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    Eddie welch
  23. The end is near in the big D
    23. Posted by The end is near in the big D Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Although I am disappointed in no Super Bowl the Eagles have been competitive year in and year out since Andy Reid took over. They are very smart in who they sign and how long they give contracts for. Look at the Redskins and Cowboys for prime examples of spending big and gettting nothing in return over the same period. I'll take that level of consistency and actually being in the playoffs and having the chance of a Super Bowl than not even making the playoffs or being "One and Done" like Dallas and no appearances for 10 years. I am still hoping for a a trade for a big receiver but i like what we've done this year and we still have a shot.
  24. phillyNC
    24. Posted by phillyNC Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    Sneak there is abviously something wrong there. And to post #20, okjames, HE TURNED ON TO are you crazy!!!! And to sneak Moss was offered alot more to come to Philly. And Moss would have agreed, but his family really liked it in NE and he felt comfortable. Philly just made an attemp, Moss and Reid are friends and he would have done well with D-Mac!!!!
  25. bleufunk2001
    25. Posted by bleufunk2001 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    I concur with phils win, phila9858 you are a hump. Take off your Philadelphia Kixx jersey.

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