Meet the Niners: Wide Receiver Anquan Boldin

Dec 18, 2015 at 05:50 AM

In this edition of Niners Daily, we recap the Twitter Q&A hosted by 49ers wideout and philanthropist Anquan Boldin. The veteran receiver is currently a finalist for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award which recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.

Boldin fielded questions from fans on the 49ers verified Twitter account. Here's a full recap of the Q&A:

What do you want to know about @AnquanBoldin? Tweet your questions now using #BoldinWPMOYChallenge! pic.twitter.com/6ZNWB7BPLW
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

What's your favorite part about being a dad?
Im going to be a father in a few weeks to a baby boy, any advice? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Michael Daniel (@Miichael_Daniel) December 17, 2015

I love everything about being a dad. Be prepared to get no sleep! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/ICbZlZRvtz
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

#BoldinWPMOYChallenge @49ers @AnquanBoldin how's it been playing along side @TorreySmithWR again?
— Kev Kev (@KevinJFuentes24) December 17, 2015

It's been cool. It's like having your younger brother with you again. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/jhd8ZmYIUb
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin would you ever consider coaching after football #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Jr (@_jrsix) December 17, 2015

No. That's not at the top of my list of post football plans. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/VJD0EV22Xo
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin What motivates you to keep giving back? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Hikeem Banks (@HBANKS03) December 17, 2015

The thing that motivates me is I've been in that position of need and help, so I understand. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/M9j75YZDPw
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin What's your most memorable moment so far in the NFL?#BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Shanita (@MaybinDixon) December 17, 2015

Winning the Super Bowl has to be the most memorable. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/wKua6yu3By
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin favorite NBA team? Favorite player? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— chase (@Chase_everett_) December 17, 2015

I don't have a favorite team. Steph, LeBron, KD, Westbrook. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/BMeP8nbuKR
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge if you could have anyone on your football team, active or retired, who would it be ?
— v. (@vaneeebear) December 17, 2015

I would like to play with @JerryRice! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/Ir7Li61Y2s
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin what's the best part of playing in the NFL in your opinion? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— DG (@DionCarolina) December 17, 2015

I get to live out a childhood dream. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/uBg4nIhP7L
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge do you have any pregame rituals?? ❤💛💪😍❤💛💯
— lexus (@LexuxM) December 17, 2015

No rituals for me. You realize those don't work. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/dKIsYHd3kd
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin what's on that pre game hype mix tape because you are a beast #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Brandon (@the4realLegend) December 17, 2015

I don't listen to any music before games. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/RVEEh67t4e
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge sports you like/ can play well besides football?
— Jesse Garcia (@jesse_garcia95) December 17, 2015

Basketball, baseball, boxing. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/iihmOCnoqV
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

What's your favorite post game meal? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge @49ers
— Mario (@_Mario_Aguilar_) December 17, 2015

Whatever my wife cooks! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/JfUOFAFhD4
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge who's the toughest defensive back to go up against?
— v. (@vaneeebear) December 17, 2015

Nowadays you go against defensive coordinators as opposed to defensive backs for the most part #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/rmeNljSjdV
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers #BoldinWPMOYChallenge what was your 40 time coming of out college (all respect to a possession receiver)
— cole (@cole_carter13) December 17, 2015

4.5 #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/ZQaud2uL3R
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin What's your favorite color and holiday? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Latosha Thomas (@cooltosha25) December 17, 2015

Color: black. Holidays: It seems like I'm always working them. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/PIlS4AMV6k
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin I'm a young wide receiver in the UK, are there are tips you'd give to enhancing my skills? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Clark Bradley (@clark_rbradley) December 17, 2015

Work on route running and concentrate on catching the ball, that's the main goal of a WR. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/vM29ScNEcc
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin Favorite route and why? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge — Uncle Meech (@TopFloorMeechy) December 17, 2015

It doesn't matter. As a receiver you have to be able to run them all. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/dYcfXHL03e
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin My man! Been a huge fan since the cards, If you were to be an animal what would you be?#BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Jake Chapman (@jakeythebrowman) December 17, 2015

I'd be an eagle. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/ynbEFgPcwI
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

What do you enjoy doing when you're off the field? @AnquanBoldin @49ers #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Jim Beary (@Waddupcarlos) December 17, 2015

Traveling! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/SbQpicBvDz
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@AnquanBoldin @49ers What's your most memorable game from college? Go Noles! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— Brandon (@BrandonT1906) December 17, 2015

Winning the National Championship in '99. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/5JkencvjDB
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers #BoldinWPMOYChallenge If you could catch a pass from any QB ever, who would it be? Love the effort as always man #faithful
— Chris Gurrell (@Chris_Gurrell) December 17, 2015

Joe Montana! #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/yjzyeJmcl0
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge where is favorite place to travel?
— v. (@vaneeebear) December 17, 2015

Several spots. Israel, Africa, Italy to name a few. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/aFJxeLU7bE
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

It's always been a part of my family. My dad played college ball at Georgia Tech. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/EOGdHctJsT
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin #BoldinWPMOYChallenge why did you chose number 81?
— N (@dopeasgrier) December 17, 2015

It was given to me. I've always had it in the NFL. #BoldinWPMOYChallenge https://t.co/u4pqRLzWB1
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

@49ers @AnquanBoldin who inspired you growing up? #BoldinWPMOYChallenge
— || Melissa || (@ssileMx) December 17, 2015

Thanks @cooltosha25 Make sure to use #BoldinWPMOYChallenge! pic.twitter.com/cbhYMqI88b — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 17, 2015

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Meet the Niners: Wide Receiver Anquan Boldin

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