D-Rob is D-lirious... [2/24 Report: Robinson Will Not Be Tagged]

[kravix]

I dont remember what the offer to Demeco was reported as, if there was one, but I do know that the offers to OD and DRob were very generous and fair. Well at least as reported from a money standpoint, there are always stipulations and such built in which players might not see.

OD was quoted, in the Chron I think, last year saying something along the lines that contract was outdated. Now to me that means he wanted top dollar for 5 years predicated on the fact that by the end of his contract he would no longer be the top paid TE in the league; which to me is rediculous.

DRob is not a probowl CB, and his play over the last 5 years has lead me to believe that he will never be. He may get his payday this year, but at least its some other team that will have to pick up the tab on a 28 year old corner who has yet to prove anything besides being good in run support and comming up with some hard hits.

Reeves/Quin/McCain/Bennet/Molden as it shakes out now.

I, unlike most, like Reeves and believe that he can play as a starting press CB. He just needs to learn to play the ball better.

Quin earned his starting spot, and Kubiak even went on record about him playing outstanding all year.

[Bigtinylittle]

Lance is very good at what he does, but I think from time to time he's not above trying to put pressure on the Texans front office in order to take care of some of his sources, namely agents of Texan players.

By the way, is it likely the league will give us draft compensation for losing Dunta? If so, it makes this decision even better.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

By the way, is it likely the league will give us draft compensation for losing Dunta? If so, it makes this decision even better.

I would think a 3rd or 4th round comp pick. As long as we do not go out and sign every top level FA.

[painekiller]

I know Dunta does not read this, but if he did, I want to say, thank you for the heart and style of play you have shown us fans through the years. Good luck in your future.

[NBT]

Well, good for you PK. As for me, I think dRbob is a jerk and is not the hotshot he thinks he is. He made $10M last year, didn't show up till game one, and wasn't anywhere near what he thought he was. I think he is in for a rude awakening on the FA market. But what do I know, I'm just a disgruntled Texan fan that thought he ought to have given as good as he got.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by NBT

Well, good for you PK. As for me, I think dRbob is a jerk and is not the hotshot he thinks he is. He made $10M last year, didn't show up till game one, and wasn't anywhere near what he thought he was. I think he is in for a rude awakening on the FA market. But what do I know, I'm just a disgruntled Texan fan that thought he ought to have given as good as he got.

I think Robinson is going to hit the jackpot here in a couple weeks and realize a really big payday. The stars have aligned for him this year with this uncapped offseason and an abnorally low number of players including few front-line corners in FA because of the 6-year minimum league longevity for UFAs. Afterall there's 31 teams out there and just like in the upcoming Draft, it only takes one team for a certain player to get rated far above the leagues average perception.
I'm somewhere between you and PK on my thoughts about Robinson - he was one of my team favorites 'till he started to act goofey last year, but he went thru a lot with that very, very severe knee injury and I'm still of the opinion that Rick Smith screwed up big-time with last years negotiations.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by NBT

Well, good for you PK. As for me, I think dRbob is a jerk and is not the hotshot he thinks he is. He made $10M last year, didn't show up till game one, and wasn't anywhere near what he thought he was. I think he is in for a rude awakening on the FA market. But what do I know, I'm just a disgruntled Texan fan that thought he ought to have given as good as he got.

Oh I feel like you do about last season, but I also appreciate the player he was for for most of his career, and that is what I would thank him for. And the line I do not say but I am thinking it is, don't let the door hit you in the a$$.

[Nconroe]

I agree Duntra gave us Texans a few good years. So thanks for all of that.

Then, he got injured and hasn't been the same since, either in mind or physically. He was to vocal in wrong way to expect too much from Texans this off season.

If a trade for a fourth didn't happen, I think Texans are known for being fair to players and letting them go easily to do a new deal for themselves.

So, while I wish him luck, I don't think he will be a superstar , which doesn't mean some team won't pay him quite well.

Best to get someone disgruntled off the team, out of the locker room.

[superbowlbound]

Are we a better team without him? absolutely not. It'd be absurd to say so. Am I glad we didn't waste f-tag money on him? of course. Fact is, Dunta and I notched the exact same number of interceptions last year, and I was drunk for most of the games.