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Published on 04/18/2008 at Fri Apr 18 15:12.
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Eagles in the Mix for Robertson

Posted Fri Apr 18th by

[Dewayne Robertson]

The New York Jets may have just gained a bit of leverage. Trade talks with the Denver Broncos for DT Dewayne Robertson have been ongoing for over a month, and those talks are expected to continue as both teams approach the NFL draft. News came out today, though, that the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly visited with Robertson, giving the defensive tackle a physical and having him meet with team officials.

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.

Another factor worth considering is the role Robertson would have on either team. With the Broncos, a starting spot is virtually guaranteed. The Eagles, on the other hand, have a few young defensive tackles that would compete for a starting spot. This is just speculation, but if Robertson had a choice in the matter (which technically he doesn’t), he’d prefer to go to Denver, where he’s already agreed to a contract that likely includes performance-based incentives.

I’ve been up and down on this trade, but upon hearing this news my heart sank a bit. I guess that was my way of telling myself that I liked the idea after all. The idea that someone else is interested in Robertson is about the only card Eric Mangini has left to play in trade talks with the Broncos… looks like the price might have just gone up, if only a bit.

  • Jordan

    Like it’s been pointed out before – any DT drafted this year probably won’t have an immediate impact on the current season. Even if the price is a 4th and 5th instead of 5th and 6th, it would still be worth it to have a proven player who is hungry to play in a system in which he fits.

  • kerry

    here is shanahan wasting time when we already should have had this guy on our roster. a deal and compensation has already been agreed upon, SO WHAT IS THE DAMN DELAY??? if we dont get this guy then it changes our whole outlook on the first two rounds. if we sign this guy we dont have to worry about drafting a DT until after the first two rounds. i was excited to see denver going after this guy, but all this waiting and now the eagles throw a wrench in our works is very disheartening. just make the deal shanahan!!!!

  • Jack

    Robertson actually has more say in the matter than you suggest. Obviously he has to be willing to sign a new deal for the trade to go through. The Broncos have a deal set up with him. If he wanted to, he could refuse to sign a new deal with the Eagles and thus force the Eagles to drop out. Now, he almost certainly won’t do that, but he certainly has some say in the matter.

  • http://www.pitchingideas.net Mike

    Why can’t the Broncos just get him already? He’d be a great fit for them.

    -Mike, http://www.pitchingideas.net

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Jack,
    In the end, though, Robertson has no say in the actual trade. He can hold out all he likes after the fact, but technically (and that’s why I included that word in the original post), the Jets own his rights and can trade them away as they see fit.

    Mike,
    From what I’ve been told, and just plain reading between the lines, both teams are playing hardball. It wouldn’t surprise me if, behind the scenes, NYJ still want the 4th and 5th they got from CIN before that deal was debunked. Failing a physical should drop the trade compensation, so Denver’s offering less. Both teams are sticking to their guns.

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