tenken627 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Yes, Koren Robinson is a Unrestricted Free Agent, but supposedly this Vikings message board states that he has a clause in his contract that they have the right to match any offer made to him. http://vikingsmessageboard.com/viewtopic.php?t=8897 I know Antonio Pierce and Fred Smoot allowed us to match any offer given to them, but this is the first time I've ever heard of it actually being written in the contract. They seem high on Koren Robinson, and hope he stays as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 They might let him go for a early second day pick as compensation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenken627 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 The Vikings won't get a compensation pick in return. It's not like restricted free agency. Just that whatever any team offers to sign him, the Vikings can match it and keep him if they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Happy Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 They also have Travis Taylor, Nate Burleson, and Marcus Robinson, and they just drafted Troy Williamson. It's pretty crowded at WR over there. They have the option to match, but that doesn't mean they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2123567#post2123567 If he comes at a very reasonable price, then the Vikings will match it. If he doesn't come at a very reasonable price, then we cannot afford him anyway. Yet this topic will be dragged on for the next few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 i dont want him , i want reggie wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarleap56 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I highly doubt with a player that has Koren's past if he wants to go to another team and says he doesnt want to play in minnesota that they will keep him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wouldn't that defeat the whole purpose of being "unrestricted?" If your contract is up I really don't see how the clause has any relevance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Snyder will now just have to write a poison pill into Robinson's contract so the Vikings won't match, that's all. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Who cares, he won't be a Redskin anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan086 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Who cares, he won't be a Redskin anyway. Well said. I don't see the recent obsession here :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 The recent obsession is that he stated he wanted to be a Redskin. Also, he would be a good #2 receiver, and returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wouldn't that defeat the whole purpose of being "unrestricted?" If your contract is up I really don't see how the clause has any relevance. I agree. If you're a free agent, it means that you're no longer under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSCNZ20 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 i saw the monday nite live show and i think any WR sitting there would have said the same thing about wanting to be a redskin. it was the best place to market himself. he will probably say that to any team.. take it with a grain a salt, he just wants to get paid.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 the post that Koren Robinson would be a good #2 receiver for the Skins is pure supposition. it is based more on the power of positive thinking than objective facts. Robinson has not shown in any given season that he can be a reliable receiver over 16 games. He is a guy that played well in spurts last season in Minnesota and hopes to parlay that into a nice contract for himself. I think Gibbs isn't looking for a reclamation project, but rather a receiver he doesn't have to lose sleep over, ie Eric Moulds or Jimmy Smith, a veteran who has been there and produced at a high level in the NFL, an intelligent guy that will come in and learn the offense quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Forget Reggie Waybe and David Givens -- not in our budget. I also think Eric Moulds is going be a little pricey. Koren Robinson? This is a new Vikings administration; who knows what they would want to do about Robinson? They might match a modest number, but they have lots of other areas to address. Jimmy Smith would be a good 2-year measure. Besides, Brunell worked with him very effectively for years and his veteran leadership could help Campbell along. My only concern with Smith is I don't know how much he has left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 new coaching staff in MN and front office changes, may not value him as much, if offered decent contract, may let walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppa Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 the post that Koren Robinson would be a good #2 receiver for the Skins is pure supposition. it is based more on the power of positive thinking than objective facts. Robinson has not shown in any given season that he can be a reliable receiver over 16 games. He is a guy that played well in spurts last season in Minnesota and hopes to parlay that into a nice contract for himself. I think Gibbs isn't looking for a reclamation project, but rather a receiver he doesn't have to lose sleep over, ie Eric Moulds or Jimmy Smith, a veteran who has been there and produced at a high level in the NFL, an intelligent guy that will come in and learn the offense quickly. I agree ,Gibbs is going to bring in a vet WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkart Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Wouldn't that defeat the whole purpose of being "unrestricted?" If your contract is up I really don't see how the clause has any relevance. Absolutely, If that is written in his contract, I would think he's a RFA instead of UFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocono Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Absolutely, If that is written in his contract, I would think he's a RFA instead of UFA. A few years ago the Eagles had that clause written into Paul Grasmanis' contract and when he reached FA he signed a contract with the Skins and the Eagles matched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 It still amazes me that after the debacle of 2000, we still think that we need to sign EVERY player with a name that becomes available. I would think that we could solve most of our problems through the draft, even without a first round pick. Remember the draft? It's that thing they hold each April. The Skins may want to look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I agree. I think the Skins should look to add depth and talent on the DL through the draft. Often DL can come into the NFL and make a contirbution in their rookie seasons. I would be less inclined to take a wide receiver high as receivers often take 2-3 years to become regular contributors. I would look at free agency to add a veteran free agent that can learn this offense quickly and provide us with a legitimate #2 option come opening night 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarleap56 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dont Think we ae bringing in a older reciever I.E. Jimmy Smith. Just a hunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2Washington Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 the post that Koren Robinson would be a good #2 receiver for the Skins is pure supposition. it is based more on the power of positive thinking than objective facts. Robinson has not shown in any given season that he can be a reliable receiver over 16 games. He is a guy that played well in spurts last season in Minnesota and hopes to parlay that into a nice contract for himself. I think Gibbs isn't looking for a reclamation project, but rather a receiver he doesn't have to lose sleep over, ie Eric Moulds or Jimmy Smith, a veteran who has been there and produced at a high level in the NFL, an intelligent guy that will come in and learn the offense quickly. I highly disagree Bulldog take away his rookie year as most WR rookies struggle, then his obvious trouble filled year with his alcohol problems and this is what you have. 2002 78rec. 1240yds. 15.9avg. 5TD 2003 65rec. 896yds. 13.8avg. 4TD Those are cold hard facts, not positive thinking. If Robinson has cleaned up his act then numbers like those would be very helpful to us. :dallasuck :gaintsuck :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 If K-Rob is an unrestricted free agent. He can sign anywhere he wants. Even if the Vikings match the offer, he can go anywhere he wants. There are no restrictions being an UNRESTRICTED free agent. He would no longer be under contract, so how would there be a clause in his contract saying they have the right to match....??? He can sign with anyone and Vikings cannot do anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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