The Eagles Offseason Thread(all aboard the Brian Finneran bandwagon)

[shorebird]

Man, it's going to get ugly. I'm wondering, no matter how good he is, do we really want to see him playing for the the Eagles? Also, with all the crap going on, imo, no way in the world does Reid want him. Not after all the crap that went on with TO.

[shorebird]

If it was me, I'd have to try him just to keep him away from Dallas or Washington.

[BigEd76]

Mosher (Delaware News Journal)

Jets' Robertson meets with Eagles
By GEOFF MOSHER • The News Journal • April 18, 2008

PHILADELPHIA – With the NFL Draft around the corner, Eagles coach Andy Reid is still seeking options to continue building his team.

Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson, a No. 4 overall pick in 2003, visited the NovaCare Complex recently to meet with the Eagles and take a physical, according to two league sources.

The Eagles can't comment on Robertson, who is still property of the Jets but became trade bait when New York switched to a 3-4 defensive alignment this off-season and signed Kris Jenkins to play nose tackle.

Robertson, listed by the Jets' Web site as 6-foot-1, 317 pounds, was also in conversations with at least four other teams, said one source, who couldn't confirm if the Eagles had made an offer to the Jets. The Eagles have 11 picks in the draft, which starts next Saturday, and could pick up more if they deal cornerback Lito Sheppard. The Denver Broncos are also reportedly seeking the sixth-year Jet's services.

It's unknown how Robertson would feel about competing for a starting job in Philadelphia. The Eagles already have two young first-round picks at defensive tackle in fourth-year left tackle Mike Patterson and third-year right tackle Brodrick Bunkley. A source also said Robertson's contract would have to be restructured. Robertson, who signed a seven-year, $54 million rookie contract, is slated to make $6.8 million in 2008, with a $3 million roster bonus due in June and is reportedly costing the Jets $12 million against the cap.

In 2003, Robertson became the first Jets rookie defensive lineman to start every game since Marty Lyons in 1970. He has started 60 regular-season games and three playoff games. The former University of Kentucky standout has 14.5 career sacks and has never made a Pro Bowl.

[The BIGSTUD]

What are we talking here? A 5th or a 4th rounder? We need another DT, and he's better than anyone we'd be drafting in the 5th or 4th.

[rjs246]

Robertson would likely be an upgrade over Montae Reagor and LaJuan Ramsey.

Now THAT is high praise.

[bobbyinlondon]

What are we talking here? A 5th or a 4th rounder? We need another DT, and he's better than anyone we'd be drafting in the 5th or 4th.

The Jets probably aren't going to settle for less than what the Bills gave up for Kris Jenkins or what the Browns gave up for Shaun Rogers--3rd and 5th round picks.

[Drunkmasterflex]

He is a good player but he is not the caliber player of Rogers or Jenkins.

[rjs246]

Holy shtein. A bobbyinlondon sighting.

[PhillyPhreak54]

I am 10000% for getting Robertson. Like Vilma (farg YOU ANDY REID FOR NOT GETTING HIM TOO) he is not suited for that defense. A trio of him, Bunkley and Potterson would be pimp tight.

[The BIGSTUD]

He is a good player but he is not the caliber player of Rogers or Jenkins.

I agree. I don't think his compensation is equal to either. I would not give a 3rd for him.

[Drunkmasterflex]

I wonder if Lito is part of that potential trade?

[The BIGSTUD]

If Lito is part of the deal, when we better be getting their 2nd in return.

If not, then sickening.

I still don't think it would make any sense to deal Lito now though. At this point you might as well wait until draft day, so you can be 100% sure you are getting max return.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Lito + pick

for

Robertson and Justin Miller

I'd love that

[Magical_Retard]

robertson is worth a 3rd round pick.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Team Patterson is ready to throw support behind someone else.

Patterson's a role player and shouldn't be starting.