Dear Philadelphia Eagles: Please Sign Anquan Boldin or T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Anquan Boldin is a six-year NFL veteran that helped the Arizona Cardinals go all the way to Tampa, FL for the Super Bowl. Not many people believed the Cardinals would make it, but they did, eventually losing a heart-breaker to Pittsburgh.

Boldin has two years remaining on his contract, but reports say his chances of returning to Arizona are very slim. The "mouth battle" between Boldin and Todd Haley on the sidelines during the NFC Championship game was widely publicized and the apparently strained relationship is a big part of why people feel he will play elsewhere this coming season.

I realize that was unclassy and, quite frankly, the wrong time to call out his offense coordinator. I also am aware he left the locker room without celebrating with his team.

But he is no Terrell Owens.

This guy hasn't stuck out like a sore thumb like many other receivers in the National Football League. At least the guy doesn't celebrate every time he scores (which is a lot) and then get in front of the microphone and make an even bigger mess of his problem.

In four of six seasons, Boldin has gone over 1,000 yards. He's caught over 100 balls in two of those seasons. Boldin posted 1,038 yards along with 89 catches and 11 touchdowns this season.

Oh, I almost forgot, he did that in just 12 games!

Boldin isn't the only one I'd like to see in Philly.

Does the name T.J. Houshmandzadeh ring a bell?

Houshmandzadeh is a eight-year NFL veteran that was just recently apart of one of the worst teams in Cincinnati Bengal history. That didn't stop the guy from being one of the best receivers in the league.

In the last five seasons, Houshmandzadeh has gone over the 1,000 yard mark twice. What about those other three seasons you may ask? How about over 900 yards in every one of them.

The guy is a great receiver. Much like Boldin, he has never had the opportunity to show what he can do as a No. 1 receiver. If he comes to Philly, he certainly will.

Houshmandzadeh is far from the laughingstock receivers in Cincinnati, such as Chad Johnson (is that his name now?), or Chris "I've been arrested ten times" Henry.

Whether you want to admit it or not, the Philadelphia Eagles need a big-time receiver to compete for the Super Bowl in the 2009 season.

Yes, I love the young and quick DeSean Jackson but I'm sorry, he's not a No. 1 receiver.

Do you expect Kevin Curtis to take us there? How about Hank Baskett or Jason Avant? Greg Lewis?...No Thank you!

When's the last time the Philadelphia Eagles had a big-time receiver?

No, I'm not saying I want Terrell Owens to return to Philly. Of course not, he ruined our franchise . . . but he was good.

What I'm getting at is Anquan Boldin is good, really good. T.J. Houshmandzadeh is good, really good. I want one of them in Philly. They will finally be the go-to guy. No longer will they take a back seat behind the two of the NFL's best receivers.

These guys are great receivers, and for Philly to make it all the way in 2009, they need to sign one of these guys.

Sounds like a match made from heaven to me. It's up to Philly now.