The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The trade from Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers was a shock to Ravens fans. It also was a shock to Boldin. "You know, for me, it was an initial shock because I had no clue that I was going to be traded," Boldin told ESPN producer Ashly Robinson, who is traveling with Boldin in Africa along with Larry Fitzgerald and Roddy White.

Diehards Line:"It was shocking at first ... but I mean it, for me it is also a good thing," Boldin added. "When I look at the organization and what they're about. ... And as a football team, the talent that they have. ... I think it's good, a good place for me to be," Boldin said. Boldin learned about the trade via congratulatory text messages when he got off the plane in Africa. He took the high road on Twitter, saying goodbye to the Ravens' fan base. Of course, it could be worse. He's going from a Super Bowl Championship team to what's almost certainly a Super Bowl contender again this year.