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Boldin failed to show up for the first day of the Cardinals' mini-camp on Friday in a dispute with the franchise over a new contract. Head coach Dennis Green was in a testy mood when asked about Boldin's absence, although he said he wasn't surprised. "Everyone wants their best players, absolutely, but you have to go play," Green said.
Reported by ArizonaCardinals.com
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The 2003 offensive rookie of the year, Boldin is scheduled to earn $380,000 in base salary and $300,000 in a signing bonus this season, the third of his original four-year deal. In contrast, teammate Larry Fitzgerald is in the second year of a six-year, $60 million contract, with $20 million guaranteed, that he signed as the No. 3 pick overall in the 2004 draft. . ... More as developments warrant.
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