Dewayne Robertson and the 3-4?

[montgod]

I saw the following on CNNSI Rumors:


The Jets aren't limited by the value of their picks if they decide to trade up. They also have several players -- wide receiver Justin McCareins, linebacker Eric Barton and possibly defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson -- who could be dealt this weekend.


Since I am ignorant to who would do well in the 3-4 defensive alignment, would Dewayne Robertson be a good fit if Dallas were to trade for him? I believe that the Jets were moving away from the 3-4 to the 4-3 which is why they didn't want Robertson anymore. I could be wrong though

 

[speedkilz88]

Mangini is an ex-Patriots coach, they are now playing the 3-4.

 

[Shuttemdown41]

I saw the following on CNNSI Rumors:


The Jets aren't limited by the value of their picks if they decide to trade up. They also have several players -- wide receiver Justin McCareins, linebacker Eric Barton and possibly defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson -- who could be dealt this weekend.


Since I am ignorant to who would do well in the 3-4 defensive alignment, would Dewayne Robertson be a good fit if Dallas were to trade for him? I believe that the Jets were moving away from the 3-4 to the 4-3 which is why they didn't want Robertson anymore. I could be wrong though

It's actually just the opposite montgod, it's because of their commitment to the 3-4 that they're willing to part with Robertson. He's not in the mold of a 3-4 nose-tackle but more in the vein of a 4-3 three technique like Tommy Harris or Warren Sapp.

 

[montgod]

Gotcha... well then he wouldn't be a viable option then. Oh well...

 

[dmq]

I thought I have read that Robertson has degenerative knees.

 

[glassjaw]

Well, Parcells certainly thought so. In the 2003 draft Parcells had targeted Robertson as the player he wanted. He went 4th overall to the Jets of coursr and we "settled" for T-new.

Dewayne Robertson #63 | Defensive tackle | New York Jets Height: 6-1 Weight: 317
Born: Oct 16, 1981 - Memphis, TN
College: Kentucky
Draft: 2003 - 1st round (4th pick) by the New York Jets

2006 stats

62 tackles 2.5 sacks 1 FFum

Career

201 tackles, 10.5 sacks 3 FFum.


If we could get a guy like this, move back a couple spots and still get the player we want why not take a shot. He hasn't had a lot of production, but nose tackles are there to stack everything up and let the LBs do their job anyway.

 

[dmq]

Gotta wonder why the Jets don't want him?

 

[glassjaw]

He is probably in the last year of his contract and the Jets want to get something for him rather than lose him in free agency.

 

[Bryan8284]

Just say no to this slob.

 

[RW31]

Gotta wonder why the Jets don't want him?

he will be a free agent next year plus he is not exactly a great 3-4 DT. hes a great 4-3 pass rusher though

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I saw the following on CNNSI Rumors:


The Jets aren't limited by the value of their picks if they decide to trade up. They also have several players -- wide receiver Justin McCareins, linebacker Eric Barton and possibly defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson -- who could be dealt this weekend.


Since I am ignorant to who would do well in the 3-4 defensive alignment, would Dewayne Robertson be a good fit if Dallas were to trade for him? I believe that the Jets were moving away from the 3-4 to the 4-3 which is why they didn't want Robertson anymore. I could be wrong though

BP wanted Robertson in the draft very bad a few yrs ago.......

 

[jswalker1981]

BP wanted Robertson in the draft very bad a few yrs ago.......

I remember that. Glad we didn't take him.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

Did the Jets not play the 3-4 last year ? I can't say that I watched a single Jets game , but I do know that Robertson had a more productive season stats wise than our own Jason Ferguson . While stats don't tell all about a NT , I would seriously consider moving back 3 spots for a 6-1" 317lbs. NT who had 35 tackles and 2.5 sacks last year . I can't imagine the Jets would be that stupid , but it seems as if that would fix the NT depth and put a young guy on the roster .

 

[alancdc]

I remember being really surprised that they traded up to get him.

 

[AbeBeta]

I thought I have read that Robertson has degenerative knees.

that is a statement that is likely true of every 300+Lb athlete

 

[Bob Sacamano]

wow, I'm glad the Jets moved up to take Robertson before Parcells had the chance, because the Jets could have an all-world CB and we would be stuck w/ well...a player who is about to be dealt