Anquan Boldin

Photo: Getty Images Is a diva wide receiver worth the headache? That was the question recently posed to Dolphins offensive coordinator Dan Henning. “He’s got to be an alpha and he’s got to be a game-changer,” said Henning, who went on to explain the delicate balance that must be struck to accommodate an arrogant and/or preening superstar. ” (Because he) can suck the energy out of a team.” Not only do they not have a diva wide receiver, they don’t even have a star at the position. Which is why, in premature speculation regarding what the Dolphins should do this off-season, making an upgrade ... Read Full Story

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt is brushing aside wide receiver Anquan Boldin's critical comments that followed the Cardinals' 41-21 victory at Chicago. Boldin was limited in practice by an ankle injury. He warmed up for the game, felt good and expected to play, only to find all his gear had been removed from his locker. "Nobody was man enough to come and tell me what was the situation," Boldin said. Whisenhunt said he told Boldin shortly after the list of inactive players was submitted. The coach gave the players Monday off and said Boldin's attitude "doesn't concern me at all." "In fact, that is kind ... Read Full Story

Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin briefly tested his sore hamstring on Thursday, then watched the rest of practice. If Boldin can't play in the opener against San Francisco on Sunday, the Cardinals may look to Jerheme Urban for help. "If for some reason they have to lean on me more in the game, I'm ready for that," Urban said after sweating out a practice on a 100-degree day. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he remains hopeful that Boldin will play when the defending NFC champions open the regular season in University of Phoenix Stadium, which was not sold out as of late Thursday afternoon. "He ... Read Full Story

Disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin has reported for training camp with the Arizona Cardinals, a little late only because he turned around to help a couple of teammates who had car trouble. Boldin declined to talk to reporters after checking in at the Northern Arizona University dorms with the reigning NFC champions on Wednesday. Upset because he has yet to get a new contract, Boldin sat out minicamp with what he said was a sore hamstring, then did not participate in the voluntary summer workouts. Arizona first-round draft pick Beanie Wells was a no-show. The running back from Ohio State is the only Cardinals' ... Read Full Story

Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin sat out practice with a sore right hamstring Wednesday and probably will miss the Cardinals' game against Green Bay on Friday night. Coach Ken Whisenhunt says Boldin felt a problem with the hamstring late in practice on Tuesday but an MRI showed no serious injury. The Cardinals might also be without wide receiver Steve Breaston, who has been sidelined with a bruised knee. If both miss the game, Jerheme Urban would move up to No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona is expected to have the services of rookie running back Beanie Wells, who missed the first two preseason ... Read Full Story