What Should Be Done with Dunta Robinson in the Offseason? [F-Tagged on 2/19!]

dalemurphy · #1 02-20-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by papabear

One thing pointed out at DGDB&D is that Dunta said that Smith told his agent they wouldn't use the F-Tag. Besides the fact that agents are generally less trustworthy than Lawyers, there's definite chance for misunderstanding. Idon't know why RD and his agent would be so shocked, but I would look at it as proof of my value...that can be used at the negotiating table. If Smith really did mislead them , then that aint right. No question about it. I still feel like something gets done though, possibly before the season.

I can't really criticize Rick Smith for that "lie". First of all, it sounds like he was simply communicating his intent to sign Dunta to a long term contract. Second, he didn't gain any edge... so, he wasn't being deceptive. If Dunta had some leverage and Rick Smith asked him to give the leverage up and in return, RS would promise not to franchise him... then, he did franchise him... That would be deceptive and clearly wrong. It appears that all that happened here is that RS communicated his intent not to franchise him and then RS realized he needed to do it... Not a big deal, IMO... Though, it probably added to Dunta's disappointment level when it happened.

Roy P · #2 02-20-2009, 08:19 PM

Dunta is going to get paid more than Julius Peppers this season, so he should have a Coke and a smile.

$10M is a slap in the face I'll take all week.

painekiller · #3 02-20-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

Dunta is going to get paid more than Julius Peppers this season, so he should have a Coke and a smile.

How do figure? Peppers is getting $16.7 million, how is Dunta getting more?

Roy P · #4 02-21-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by painekiller

How do figure? Peppers is getting $16.7 million, how is Dunta getting more?

It must have been a typo. Along my "ticker" on the NFL network they were showing Franchise players and their salaries. The Had Dunta at $9,957,000 and I think Peppers was $8,991,00 or something along those lines. It just hit me that Peppers was getting screwed if he was getting less than Robinson.

Now that you bring it up, I think I have also heard that Peppers would be getting a raise because he was franchised before.

Nconroe · #5 02-21-2009, 03:07 PM

So Dunta is highest paid Texan, injured, and he's talking of not reporting. changes my view of him and his leadership abilities quite a bite. hope he cools down and comes to his senses.