jetfuel Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 March 25, 2008 Sources: Panthers might have interest in Robertson Keep an eye on evolving situation involving New York Jets' defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson. He might, just might, become a target of the Carolina Panthers. The Jets have been trying to trade Robertson, the fourth overall pick in the 2003 draft, for more than a month, but haven't been able to close out a deal. They tried to include him in the transaction when they traded for former Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins. But Carolina wanted draft picks -- they received a third- and fifth-rounder -- and didn't want to inherit Robertson's big contract, according to sources. Robertson has a $6.8 million base salary next season with a $3 million roster bonus due June 2. Cincinnati, Denver and Detroit have been involved in trade talks with the Jets regarding Robertson (6-1, 317 pounds). The Bengals reportedly were going to give the Jets a fourth- and fifth-round pick, but he failed Cincinnati's physical and the deal fell through. Robertson has played for several years with a bone-on-bone injury in one of his knees. He hasn't missed a game because of it, but it could shorten his career. (He has started 75 games during his five-year career, recording 256 tackles and 14 1/2 sacks.) There is now speculation that the Jets might have to cut him, though they're saying publically that they may keep him. But with all New York has spent in free agency on players like Jenkins, Alan Faneca and Calvin Pace, it's highly unlikely they'll pay Robertson the $3 million roster bonus in June. Robertson has been a no-show so far at the Jets' offseason conditioning workouts. If the Jets release him, his contract will expire and teams would have the chance to negotiate a new deal more to their liking. If that happens, sources say Carolina likely will get involved, though it isn't clear how much they'd be willing to pay. The Panthers desperately need defensive tackle help and Robertson is superior to the other free agents currently available at that position. The Jets thought Robertson, 26, wasn't strong enough to play nose tackle in their 3-4 defense and essentially replaced him with Jenkins. But Robertson should be a much better fit in a 4-3 defense, which the Panthers use. CHARLES CHANDLER Posted by Observer Sports on March 25, 2008 at 04:13 PM | Permalink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I don't care how we get rid of D-Rob, as long as he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob for DeWayne Jarrett even up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob for DeWayne Jarrett even up. I hate Jarrett as a player and think he's a huge bust but even I'd take that. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hate Jarrett as a player and think he;s a huge bust but even I'd take that. LOL I knew you would be chomping at the bit to respond to that post.I like Jarrett ive seen him play high school football in New Brunswick and then for USC National Champions.We need WRs why not take a chance once in awhile.You never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY JET 29 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob for DeWayne Jarrett even up. Jarret is NOTHING!!!! He doesen't study the playbook he mouths off, and doesen't even back it up on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Jarret is NOTHING!!!! He doesen't study the playbook he mouths off, and doesen't even back it up on the field. D-Rob is NOTHING never has amounted to much but a tossed around rag doll on gamedays. Take a chance on Jarrett a change of scenery a new coach closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY JET 29 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob is NOTHING never has amounted to much but a tossed around rag doll on gamedays. Take a chance on Jarrett a change of scenery a new coach closer to home. I prefer a draft pick or 2, and get a WR with that pick, as the draft pick will do better than Jarret. If we give Carolina Drob for Jarret straight up they will have owned us in that trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob is NOTHING never has amounted to much but a tossed around rag doll on gamedays. how can you be 'nothing' and still be quantified? Oh yeah, now i recognize your username...carry on. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 how can you be 'nothing' and still be quantified? Oh yeah, now i recognize your username...carry on. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 how can you be 'nothing' and still be quantified? Oh yeah, now i recognize your username...carry on. lol D-Rob is NOTHING learn the game of football hes been impersonating a NT since hes got here sort of like you impersonating a poster trying to mock me. want more..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachTsurfing Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 at this point if we can just trade him I would feel better then just releasing him. I know the Jets made a mistake when they drafted him, but if might take the bitter taste out of our mouthes if we can just get something for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 As long as we get rid of him I'll be fine. I could careless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob is NOTHING never has amounted to much but a tossed around rag doll on gamedays. Take a chance on Jarrett a change of scenery a new coach closer to home. DRob is ten times the player Jarrett is. Unfortunately he makes 20 times the salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Is Carolina stupid ? They have to know that he failed the other physical. Why are they even interested ? Lol Take him away please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 D-Rob is NOTHING learn the game of football hes been impersonating a NT since hes got here sort of like you impersonating a poster trying to mock me. want more..lol Drob hasn't always played NT since he got here. People don't need to impresonate posters, because all you need to do is sign up and post (see sperm edwards' signature, clearly you are welcome to post here as well. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I prefer a draft pick or 2, and get a WR with that pick, as the draft pick will do better than Jarret. If we give Carolina Drob for Jarret straight up they will have owned us in that trade. I would perfer a draft pick, but how do you get "owned" in a trade when the player you trade has alrready been replaced, has bad knees, and for cap reasons must be released for nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 If we did trade for him. Every time I'd see the player we got in exchange I'd just be reminded of the agony that Robertson caused and the embarrassment of picking that POS 4th overall in the draft. UGH!! Can't we all just end this nightmare!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 If we did trade for him. Every time I'd see the player we got in exchange I'd just be reminded of the agony that Robertson caused and the embarrassment of picking that POS 4th overall in the draft. UGH!! Can't we all just end this nightmare!!! So you'd prefer to get nothing so that you aren't reminded of DRob? I'll take the draft pick. The higher the better. It's like saying we shouldn't have gotten anything for Herm because he is a ****head. If somebody else wants your ****head, get whatever you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 So you'd prefer to get nothing so that you aren't reminded of DRob? I'll take the draft pick. The higher the better. It's like saying we shouldn't have gotten anything for Herm because he is a ****head. If somebody else wants your ****head, get whatever you can. Meh, i was more thinking in terms of Dewayne Jarrett (JF5180 of course, brought him up) but whatever. LOL Of course I would take a draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Meh, i was more thinking in terms of Dewayne Jarrett (JF5180 of course, brought him up) but whatever. LOL Of course I would take a draft pick. I'd take Jarrett too and I hate that slug. Hell the guy is signed for three years at around $500K per. If he keeps sucking we cut him, no cap hit, no pro-rated bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSFAN5180 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Drob hasn't always played NT since he got here. People don't need to impresonate posters, because all you need to do is sign up and post (see sperm edwards' signature, clearly you are welcome to post here as well. ) Impresonate...?? I dont undersand your language can you please press 1 for English. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 D-Rob for DeWayne Jarrett even up. I'd pull the trigger on that deal in a heartbeat but why would Carolina give up anything for something they'll get for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I prefer a draft pick or 2, and get a WR with that pick, as the draft pick will do better than Jarret. If we give Carolina Drob for Jarret straight up they will have owned us in that trade. Did you read the whole article? Carolina is NOT interested in TRADING for DRob. They only want him if we RELEASE him outright. Then they can negotiate a new contract at less $$. If we TRADE him that team is stuck with his current contract which includes the $3 million dollar bonus clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd pull the trigger on that deal in a heartbeat but why would Carolina give up anything for something they'll get for free? Because Denver and Cincy are doing the same thing. They can't all have him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_monkey Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd trade him for a package of cream cheese. And then give it to D'Brick. Two birds with one stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I'd trade him for a package of cream cheese. And then give it to D'Brick. Two birds with one stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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