I know; I was looking for the link on NJ.com to the Ledger. I read it in print this morning, but the link to today's paper does not reflect the current information.
No it didn't. Robertson likely next Jet headed elsewhere Monday, March 03, 2008 BY DAVE HUTCHINSON Star-Ledger Staff The Jets are intensifying their efforts to trade nose tackle Dewayne Robertson in order to create much-needed salary cap room, according to a person with knowledge of the team's intentions. That person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to speak for the organization. The Broncos, Jaguars and Lions are believed to be among the teams interested in Robertson. By dealing Robertson, 26, the Jets would gain $8.4 million in salary cap space. Although the Jets began free agency with more than $20 million in cap room, they've doled out $41 million in guaranteed money to defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and guard Alan Faneca the past three days and they still have work to do. The Jets are pursuing linebacker Calvin Pace (Cardinals), who is seeking nearly $20 million guaranteed. Also, veteran center/guard/tackle Damien Woody (Lions) flew in last night for a visit. He won't come cheap. Woody, a former Pro Bowl center who was moved to right tackle last season, is viewed as a possible replacement for Anthony Clement and would provide depth and flexibility along the line. A nine-year veteran, Woody spent his first five seasons with the Patriots. The secondary is an area of need as well and the Jets' options are running out. Cornerback Randall Gay (Patriots) signed with the Saints yesterday. Cornerback Will James (Eagles) and cornerback/safety Eugene Wilson (Patriots) are among the few quality players remaining on the market. Robertson, who has a $9.8 million base salary in 2008, would have to restructure his contract for any trade to go through, which could be a stumbling block. Robertson, an ill fit in the Jets' 3-4 scheme, is a talent and would be a force in a 4-3 alignment. Picked fourth overall in 2003, Robertson was compared to future Hall of Famer Warren Sapp. He showed promise in his first two seasons but has struggled as an undersized nose tackle (6-1, 315 pounds) in coach Eric Mangini's 3-4 defense the past two years. Note: The Falcons' signing of RB Micheal Turner yesterday increases the chances that Arkansas RB Derrick McFadden will be available when the Jets pick sixth overall in next month's draft.
I loved Robertson when we drafted him Warren Sapp said "He sticks out like a turd in a punch bowl" which was a compliment at the time. I love that we freed up all that cap room giving us a little more leverage to go after Sheppard or Pace.
I think Baker was a first day pick and Hobson is gone as of now, pretty thin. You can add in our Pro bowl kick returner who is still on the roster.
Nope. That report was premature. There was a whole thread on it and an article on ESPN I believe. We got a 4th this year, plus a possible upgrade from a 4th to a 2nd or 3rd in 2009. Pretty good huh?:grin: http://forums.theganggreen.com/showthread.php?t=30355
That's really amazing if you think about it. Nugent was a 2nd round pick, not 1st rounder, so all of the Jet's #1 draft picks from 2001-2005 are now gone. Wow. Talk about an indictment of lousy talent evaluation.
Well I put Nuge in there because he was our 1st pick in that draft. That tells you a awful lot about the evulation talents of Bway & Herm for sure
REGARDING THE VILMA TRADE ----- Yeah ---- Newsday is reporting it the way you say. That makes a LOT more sense. A 4th rounder this year 2008 plus a conditional draft pick for 2009. You just improved my Monday AM.
BENGALS FINALLY GETTING THEIR FAT GUY? With a trade for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers imploding on Friday, the Bengals have filled the big spot Rogers would have occupied on the team's defensive line. Per Michael Smith of ESPN.com, the Bengals tentatively have agreed to a trade with the Jets for defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson. The price tag is a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick, slightly less than the three and a five that that the Bengals would have sent to the Lions for Rogers. Smith reports that the deal hinges on Robertson agreeing to a new contract. He currently is owed base salaries of $6.8 million in 2008 and $4.5 million in 2009. Robertson was the fourth overall pick in the 2003 draft, and the Jets traded up with the Bears to get him. In return, the Bears got the 13th overall pick in 2003 (they selected defensive end Michael Haynes), the 21st pick in round one (Rex Grossman), and a fourth-round pick (defensive tackle Ian Scott). Like linebacker Jonathan Vilma, who recently was traded to the Saints, Robertson didn't fit the 3-4 defense installed by coach Eric Mangini in 2006. But, as some league insiders have asked us, why in the hell didn't the Jets stick with a scheme that fit with their players? Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, a Tampa 2 disciple, didn't pull the plug on the 3-4 in Pittsburgh in 2007. As a result, Pittsburgh won't be giving away any of its high-profile defensive players. Meanwhile, Robertson officially joins a crowded house of 2003 first-round busts among defensive tackles. In addition to Robertson, Jonathan Sullivan, Jimmy Kennedy, and William Joseph. The lone exception is Kevin Williams of the Vikings.
I have to say that Tangini has been amazing this off season. Tannenbaum was on Mike'd Up last night and he said "we're not done. we're working the phones all day and all night." So, this is excellent news. Robertson would have been interesting to see at end but oh well. The Jets have a great history of using 4th round picks wisely: Fabini, Cotchery, Rhodes, B. Smith and Leon Washington. So, seeing how we have 3 picks in the 4th round... this is good. If things go the way they should with the remaining free agents left on the market, I think we'll end up with Jesse Chatman, Damien Woody, maybe Shane Olivea and maybe Pace. This has been an outstanding off season thus far.
Robertson will do great with the Bengals. He was undersized in this system but regardless how we felt about him at times, he has a great motor. Many thought he was a lazy guy coming out of Kentucky. He never looked like that to me. He was a guy that really played very very hard. This is a perfect fit for him. With that said, I love huge tackles and overall its a great deal for the Jets. Considering the savings and the replacement, this regime is getting it big time in their third season.
god bless you, I was really interested in the first person to cry about the value. no, we got hosed trading up and drafting him, but this is clearly his going rate. I mean, Randy Moss was only worth a 4th rounder, how much do you think a player whose never lived up to his hype is worth?
