Comments on: Buzz: D-Rob Causing More Trouble

By: RK

RK — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:46:34 +0000

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Jets-Broncos-may-finally-swing-deal-for-Roberts;_ylt=AlAq_SESRT5sc7nDQY1timRDubYF?urn=nfl,76400

Yahoo article about DRob.

I think he’s better than people have given him credit for as well and have said so in the past. The LB core that looked so good a few years back would tell you as much I suspect.

By: LJ

LJ — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:38:19 +0000

Allan Houston anyone?

Overpaid “star” contract strangles the team, making them non-contenders.

By: Nikolas

Nikolas — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:46:55 +0000

Keep Him, till a team is willing to give us compensation for him. I agree with Harlan and Sackdance on this. Tangini should play hardball! Worst case senario, we have depth in the position.

By: Bent

Bent — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:41:32 +0000

He had Ferguson with him in 2004 too…but then he arguably could have gone to the Pro Bowl, so that only strengthens your argument.

He’s actually been a lot better than most people think (biggest bust in Jets history?!?!), especially considering the factors discussed above. But if he knee is as bad as reported, his best years are unlikely to be ahead of him.

By: SackDance99

SackDance99 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:33:38 +0000

I think everyone is killing D-Rob without realizing that he’s never been put in a position to succeed. His rookie season, he had Jason Ferguson to play the LDT spot, after that he’s been the LDT or NT. He’s just not that kind of player. He was meant to pass rush and use his superior speed and quickness to run down runners at the line, not play at the point of attack. He’s not worth the money, but part of fielding a great team is putting your players in the best position for them to succeed. D-Rob has never been placed in that position. Yet, he does have 2 AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards. Not bad for a defensive lineman. In the right defense, D-Rob’s best years could be in front of him.

By: Mike G

Mike G — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:48:49 +0000

I just disagree with Macks assumption that “Robertson’s best days are behind him.” He is coming off his best statistical season of his career and he is only 26. How are his best days behind him?

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:44:08 +0000

The Jets are also probably waiting to see what happens in the draft as regards Hank Poteat. If they draft McKelvin, then it’s bye-bye Poteat. If not, they may need him. Same for the other 31 teams. And we also have Miller, Barrett, et al to man that corner so far.

By: Wake Jets Fan

Wake Jets Fan — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:38:51 +0000

Greenduck;
We all know D-rob did not turn in to what we hoped when we traded up and drafted him 4th overall. But let’s be serious; “Biggest draft bust in jet’s history?” Good god have you ever watched that jets draft blunders video? Kyle Brady? Ken O’brian over Marino? D-Rob may not have been a stud but he has been a decent player at times. I’m glad we’re trying to get something for him, even if its a late round pick, and not just throwing money away.

By: The NYC Parking Expert

The NYC Parking Expert — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:49:10 +0000

I agree with Harlan, this post is kind of silly. Poteat has been helpful, but throw away a chance to get a draft pick in return for Drob, as if our success hinges on Poteat? Come on. If they want Poteat, they’ll sign him regardless of what happens with Drob. Tanny has proven to be a numbers genius and could easily find a way. I think Drob could be an asset here for depth if he renegotiates or else somebody will certainly give us something for him, either draft day or when one of their Dlinemen go down in training camp. Cutting him now would be pure folly and a move that would make Tangini look like idiots.

By: Zenlaw

Zenlaw — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:35:16 +0000

When the Jets traded up for DRob in 2003, he was touted as being the best D-lineman, if not the best defensive player, on the board that year. The guy was supposed to be a stud. All the experts “new” it.

Now, the experts say that Dorsey is the best DT on the board. C. Long and Ghoulston are the other 2 highest rated D-linemen.

I would like to know what is the difference between DRob and any of these 3 prospects. Any or all of these 3 prospects could prove to be just as big a bust as DRob.

In 2010, we might all be wishing that the Jets had drafted Kentwan Balmer. Who knows?