Of course. He was down there building houses all by himself after Katrina while playing with the Jets.
The jury seems to still be out on D-Rob: Dewayne Robertson http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_10036593 Dewayne Robertson wants to clear something up. His left knee is just fine, thanks for asking, and he doesn't understand why everyone seems to care so much....... http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10920018 If the Broncos are going to make an impact in the AFC West they absolutely, positively must improve against the run. Last year they ranked 30th, with opponents averaging 4.6 yards per carry. That must stop, which is why you find defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson here. Robertson was a solid starter with the New York Jets when they played the 4-3, but he was also an injury concern. In fact, a proposed deal with Cincinnati fell through when he flunked the physical because of a damaged knee. "When doctors take a look at the knee," Shanahan said, "they don't know how he can play -- or play at the level he's playing at. I have him practice two or three days without taking a day off, and he hasn't missed a snap, he wants to go, he's in excellent shape and I'm glad to have him." Look for Robertson and Marcus Thomas to open as the starting defensive tackles. http://www.reporterherald.com/Sports-Story.asp?ID=18338 Dewayne Robertson, acquired in a trade with the New York Jets, is also listed as a starter at defensive tackle. He started 75 of his 77 games with the Jets the past five years. ?I like being on the field,? said Robertson, who had career highs for tackles (74) and sacks (four) last season. ?If I?m not on the field, I?m going to be wondering why I?m not.? Dre Bly comment: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/aug/03/broncos-glad-to-have-bly-in-their-corner/ "It was basically give up the outs, and the shorter stuff, just don't get beat deep, but pretty much this year we'll mix in some things," Bly said. "But our first priority is to dominate the run. We were bad in the run last year; that's our main focus, that's what we've been emphasizing and I just think -- we're involved, too, at corner -- that we know if we're going to the playoffs, we have to deal with the run a lot better than we did last year." Bly said he believes the Broncos defense, under Slowik, will rush the passer with more regularity. Getting Dewayne Robertson will help, Bly said. Nursing along http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/27/broncos-camp-report-webster-enjoys-battle-for-no/ The Broncos gave defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson the morning off Sunday, continuing a pattern of affording the veteran plenty of time off throughout offseason workouts to make sure he's ready for the opener. Robertson had left wrist surgery Jan. 6 and has a degenerative condition in his left knee. "You do need to get in football shape. These practices (off) are hurting me but helping me, physically. It's going both ways," he said. "But I'll be ready." In New York, with the Jets, Robertson "practiced every practice, every play, all that kind of stuff," which he said he could do here. But he also appreciates the team keeping him fresh. "It'll add years to your career and, hopefully, allows you to play longer than if you were playing for a team that grinds you out all the time," he added. I wasn't aware of the wrist surgery.
He has re-designed his site. http://jonvilma.com/default.asp from his mailbox there: Q) Hey Jon, I'm a diehard Jets fan and it nearly brought me to tears to see you go. You did so much for our organization as a leader on and off the field. I feel I have so much to ask you about your time with the Jets. Overall, did you enjoy your time as a Jet? And what was your favorite and least favorite season as a Jet? I wish nothing but the best for you in New Orleans and I hope you'll always rember your time with the "J-E-T-S" (I'm sure you'll miss that awesome chant as well). --Fred Kutnick, Tenafly, NJ A) I think my rookie season was my favorite year. I had a lot of success right away in the NFL and I felt the team was heading in the right direction. Last year was my least favorite season. I only played in six games and had the injury and the team struggled so much. I have nothing but fond memories of my time there and I have nothing but good things to say about the Jets organization.
Vilma and Shockey are really excited to turn there careers around in New Orleans. I think part of the reason Shockey wanted to come to the Saints was because he's good friends with Vilma.
