A source close to the situation gave me an update on the Larry Fitzgerald situation. According to my source, the Cardinals really want to keep him. Their hope is that they can eventually restructure his deal and keep him in maroon.
If Randy Moss was holding up a new Fitzgerald deal, then Moss’ new deal with the Patriots should expedite the situation in Arizona. If Fitzgerald was waiting to see what Moss got, then we should expect a deal to be done soon if it’s achievable. At this point, the longer he goes without restructuring, the less it looks like it will happen. Fitzgerald has said publicly that he wants to stay in Arizona, but he’s a good character guy and I wouldn’t expect him to say anything else.
My source also told me that the Eagles are at the top of the trade list should the Cardinals be forced to deal him. The fact that the Eagles can offer up a high-end corner is a huge plus for a team that could use a boost in that area. Most teams don’t even have a high-end corner, let alone have one to offer in a trade.
There were reports over the weekend that the Cardinals asking price is absurd. While I don’t know what their asking price is, my source did tell me that the Eagles offered Sheppard and a 2nd-round pick and the Cardinals said no.
Expect the Cardinals’ asking price to dip a bit as they get closer to having to actually pay Fitzgerald his insane contract money.
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