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A player, coach or issue that should be on your radar as training camp approaches. It's both a blessing and a curse to be a fearless and physical receiver. The positive is Anquan Boldin plays with a toughness and reckless abandon that should fi...

As usual, we have a challenging "Take your pick" this week in the AFC North blog. BoldinOchocincoThe question is, which star receiver will have the better season: Chad Ochocinco or Anquan Boldin? Both players are coming off nearly identical 1,0...

On Tuesday the AFC North blog ran a feature on new Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin. But there was one interesting angle that we weren't able to get to. BoldinWithout yet putting on a jersey, Boldin already sounds like a Raven. The ...

A new Tuesday feature on the ESPN.com NFL blog network. Will the trade for three-time Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin make the Baltimore Ravens an elite offense next season? Boldin brought up an interesting point this week during his introduct...

Despite spending his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals, new Baltimore Ravens receiver Anquan Boldin is not a stranger to the AFC North. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Boldin played six career games against his new division rival...

The Baltimore Ravens made arguably the biggest blockbuster trade so far this offseason, acquiring three-time Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin from the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns are blowing up phone lines across the NFL. The...

The Baltimore Ravens acquired Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin for third- and fourth-round draft picks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Baltimore also agreed to a four-year deal with Boldin. It was a major move by the Ravens to help an ...

Here are the most interesting stories Friday in the AFC North: The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of several teams interested in free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden. Morning take: Bodden went to nearby Duquesne University and spent time in the A...

Let's see what's in the mailbag as we wrap up the regular season this weekend. David from Baltimore wants to know how much of the Ravens' penalties and lack of discipline are a reflection of coach John Harbaugh. James Walker: Good question, Dav...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC North: It turns out Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards didn't draw any overwhelming offers this offseason and likely will stay put in 2009. Mo...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker ESPN.com's recent Building Blocks series hit a nerve with many readers, particularly in the AFC North. Let's address some of those questions from the division inbox. Jim from Zanesville, Ohio didn'...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Last week we listed the pros and cons of the Baltimore Ravens trading for Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin and came to the conclusion that both sides were about even. But Friday, according to ESPN's S...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker There's a lot to discuss in the AFC North with the NFL draft approaching on Saturday. Here are some notes and observations this week within the division: Boldin ...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Saturday in the AFC North: At least one writer, Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun, believes the Ravens should pass on Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl receiver Anquan Boldin. M...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker The decision makers in Owings Mills, Md., have a lot to consider now that the Arizona Cardinals put Anquan Boldin on the trading block a week before the NFL draft. The Baltimore Ravens are one of several teams in...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Friday in the AFC North: Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes the Browns should trade receiver Braylon Edwards. Morning take: We agree with Pluto on this on...