Boldin, Dockett show up to Cards' camp despite contract issues

alen1 · Jul 24, 2008

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett put aside their contract squabbles and reported to Arizona Cardinals training camp on time Wednesday.

Boldin slipped into the dormitory at Northern Arizona University without talking to reporters, while Dockett stopped to say he never really thought about staying out of camp.

The Cardinals have a running test Thursday, then begin workouts Friday.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he didn't believe the contract issues would be a distraction in preparations for his second season with Arizona.

"I know they're professionals. They're good football players, and I think that we're a team, and those two I hope believe the same way, are excited about this season and what we think we can do," Whisenhunt said.

Boldin's displeasure stems from the new four-year, $40 million contract -- with $30 million guaranteed -- for fellow Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Boldin's current contract averages $4 million per season in a deal that runs through 2010.

Whisenhunt left no doubt how important Boldin's toughness and talent is to a team that, after going 8-8 last season, believes it can contend in the wide-open NFC West.
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