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Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:59 am EDT

Eagles interested in obtaining Jets DL Robertson?

By Joe Zedalis

Dewayne Robertson

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New York Jets defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson, a No. 4 overall pick in 2003, visited the Philadelphia Eagles and took a physical, according to two league sources the Delaware County Times reported.

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 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 interested in Robertson.

Source: Delaware County TimesNew Window

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  1. robert
    1. Posted by robert Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    1st, good they need more depth on the line
  2. wildman
    2. Posted by wildman Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    Last !!!!!!
  3. moter345cross
    3. Posted by moter345cross Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:26 pm EDT

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    not really they are pretty deep at DT, plus we have a ton of young defensive lineman, why waste draft picks?
  4. lisa s
    4. Posted by lisa s Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:53 pm EDT

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    We should trade 3rd 5th and are latter 6th pick for Robertson and there 3rd round pick in 09
  5. Matt S
    5. Posted by Matt S Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    Brett, this is a really weak draft for WRs. None of them are going to make an immediate impact. Cutting a premier QB at the end of the season instead of trading him to a team looking for one is assinine. Think about stuff before you spout it off. You'll make more friends.
  6. lisa s
    6. Posted by lisa s Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:53 pm EDT

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    if you dont like D Nabb you dont like the eagles
  7. Karen
    7. Posted by Karen Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    amen, Lisamariesun!!
  8. FairlyHonestBob
    8. Posted by FairlyHonestBob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:28 pm EDT

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    The guy has six pack abs, you gotta admit that. Maybe two six packs a day.
  9. Ted
    9. Posted by Ted Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:59 pm EDT

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    jets switched to 3-4 two years ago...not last year, tool
  10. Adam S
    10. Posted by Adam S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    what purpose does this guy serve on the eagels???? i mean im a pats fan but i seen this guy play twice a year since he was drafted and he has shown nothing but that he was a waste of a 4th pick in the 1st round....Till the guy slims down a little gains a little athleticism he is nothing more than a backup DT in my eyes
  11. A Yahoo! User
    11. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:31 pm EDT

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    Same old iggles! lurie,banner & reid got to go.
  12. Barry B
    12. Posted by Barry B Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    IMHO, this guy is a coach-killer, the kind of player who never plays up to his "potential".
  13. soft,n,cuddly
    13. Posted by soft,n,cuddly Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:49 pm EDT

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    Who cares
  14. A Yahoo! User
    14. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:40 pm EDT

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    They have ended in last place 2 out of the last 3 years.Keep rinking the KOOL AID,DAN!
  15. Scott g
    15. Posted by Scott g Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    he is worth a second day pick. if he goes to the eagles he will not be asked to do that much. he will be a backup. if he accepts his role. he will be a very good backup!
  16. michaels
    16. Posted by michaels Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Great clean out the house,get rid of the waste
  17. michaels
    17. Posted by michaels Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Great clean out the house,get rid of the waste
  18. JOE GIANT
    18. Posted by JOE GIANT Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:50 pm EDT

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    I hope they do get him so Brandon Jacobs can run right up the middle and plow right over him. Go G-Men!
  19. Dan
    19. Posted by Dan Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    keepo rinking the kool aid... yea that makes sense... HE WILL BE ASKED TO BE A BACK UP everybody seems to think he is gonna be asked to start
  20. Monta
    20. Posted by Monta Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    What Philly should do is deal Sheppard, even though it hurts my heart, for Chad Johnson. I agree that the WR in the draft will be weak. And the Eagles are pretty much set on the defensive line, even with the loss of Kearse. They need players that can make a major impact like Sheppard just on offense. They already have the secondary replacement in Samuel. The draft is just for insurance. Get the rookies and train them up. Dont give up picks that could be valuable in the long run. The greats aren't always drafted first or second.
  21. iTz STaNDaRD
    21. Posted by iTz STaNDaRD Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:14 pm EDT

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    He wont be backup.....#18 is a moron
  22. JETFAV
    22. Posted by JETFAV Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    In the Eagles system,Robertson would be terrific-A STEAL FOR A SECOND DAY PICK OR TWO
  23. A Yahoo! User
    23. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:44 pm EDT

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    Another fat,underachieving lineman! get playmakers.hey,dan are replacing eskin as andy's butt munch?
  24. A Yahoo! User
    24. Posted by A Yahoo! User Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:49 pm EDT

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    Get a wide out!!!!!!! that is all the 3 stooges who run that team she be worried about.here comes eskin with the kool aid!
  25. philiafan14364
    25. Posted by philiafan14364 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    The way I sse it, the d line is fine. We need a WR, SS, or an ofensive tackle. I know everyone hates it when we draft big guys on the first day of the draft, but if you want a good passing attack, you need good guys up front.

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