goldenster95 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 From Len Pasta-belly on girth brethren DeWayne Robertson, projected starter at DT for the Jets . . . Latest proof that first impressions can, indeed, be deceiving: New York Jets first-round pick Dewayne Robertson, the defensive tackle from Kentucky who was the fourth overall choice in this year's draft, has struggled considerably in preseason. When we saw him in the first practice of training camp, Robertson was a monster, and the Jets guards could not block him. But that was then, and this is now, and right now Robertson hasn't made many plays. "(He) hasn't learned to use his hands," said one New York assistant. "He just figures that quick first step is going to get him through people. Well, it isn't, and he is finding that out. The tools are there, no doubt about it, but he needs technique work. And lots of it. But, hey, I still love his potential and believe he's going to be a force." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 He might be a force but I can't think of many rookie DT's who were a force in their 1st game when all that junk going on. I would run at him all the time. Make him step up if he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Randy Thomas should be able to abuse him on Thursday. Look for Canidate and possibly Betts to run up the gut a few times, especially if we get out to an early lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I think we start the game with a lot of runs. Make the DB's wait for those deep passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I thought he was known as a puss rushing DT than a run stuffing DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I don't think I'll ever understand why the Jets traded two 1st rounders to move up and take Robertson. If the draft had been void of good DT's then I could understand but this draft was stocked with DT's. Hell, they could have played it safe and taken two DT's with their two picks. They could have Ty Warren and William Joseph right now or have parlayed their picks into something even better once they took a DT with the 13th pick. I just don't get it and if Robertson doesn't pan out, Jets fans won't either. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Not our problem . . . except for Thurs. nite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadeTree#55 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 :hammer: IT WILL BE A BIG PROBLEM.. Coles can't do anything if you don't get him the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by ShadeTree#55 :hammer: IT WILL BE A BIG PROBLEM.. Coles can't do anything if you don't get him the ball. Who is going to cover him, Shady? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Originally posted by ShadeTree#55 :hammer: IT WILL BE A BIG PROBLEM.. Coles can't do anything if you don't get him the ball. Not to worry. Ramsey will just use the throwing lane where Robertson should have been standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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