Post by Terd Ferguson on Mar 13, 2013 14:27:57 GMT -6
If his head is ok and he can play, I'd sign him up for sure. I'd rather have a healthy Laurent Robinson than Miles Austin. At least we know where he'll be (assuming he is on the field).
Money isn't a factor. He won't get much from anyone if he plays and we can create more room if we want. I still think an extension for Romo and for Spencer will happen soon, making more than enough room for a couple of free agents (not big money ones) and our draft picks.
cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/if-cap-situation-improves-should-cowboys-try-to-bring-back-wr-laurent-robinson.html/
Just a year ago the Cowboys were resigned to the fact they were going to lose Laurent Robinson, the receiver who burst on the scene in 2011 after being signed off the street.
Robinson’s performance that season, when he accumulated a team-high total of 11 touchdown receptions, made him an attractive commodity on the open market. Jacksonville immediately snagged him last March, giving Robinson a five-year, $32 million contract, $14 million of which was guaranteed.
The Jaguars now rue that investment after cutting him on Wednesday. This was a sunk cost if there ever was one.
But the Jaguars seemed determined to cut their losses. Last season, Robinson made only 24 catches for 252 yards. He also had more lost fumbles than touchdown catches. Of course, Robinson was sidelined for much of the season after suffering multiple concussions. He appeared in only seven games, the last of which took place Nov. 18.
Robinson’s NFL future is in doubt because of the head injuries he suffered and the receiver has contemplated retirement. But if his health improves, the Cowboys might want to consider taking a flyer on him again. After all, the Cowboys are still looking for a No. 3 receiver, the role Robinson vacated when he left Valley Ranch last off-season. And it’s uncertain if anyone on the roster is capable of performing at the level Robinson did in 2011, when he developed an instant rapport with quarterback Tony Romo.
In 14 games, Robinson made 54 catches for 858 yards and had a unique ability to find an opening when the play dissolved and Romo was left to scramble.
The Cowboys, who are roughly $175,000 under the cap, don’t have the financial wherewithal to pick up a veteran player at the moment. But if they free up some cash, address some of their other needs and have money still left in their coffers then the Cowboys should think hard about reacquiring the 27-year-old Robinson.
Money isn't a factor. He won't get much from anyone if he plays and we can create more room if we want. I still think an extension for Romo and for Spencer will happen soon, making more than enough room for a couple of free agents (not big money ones) and our draft picks.
cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/if-cap-situation-improves-should-cowboys-try-to-bring-back-wr-laurent-robinson.html/
Just a year ago the Cowboys were resigned to the fact they were going to lose Laurent Robinson, the receiver who burst on the scene in 2011 after being signed off the street.
Robinson’s performance that season, when he accumulated a team-high total of 11 touchdown receptions, made him an attractive commodity on the open market. Jacksonville immediately snagged him last March, giving Robinson a five-year, $32 million contract, $14 million of which was guaranteed.
The Jaguars now rue that investment after cutting him on Wednesday. This was a sunk cost if there ever was one.
But the Jaguars seemed determined to cut their losses. Last season, Robinson made only 24 catches for 252 yards. He also had more lost fumbles than touchdown catches. Of course, Robinson was sidelined for much of the season after suffering multiple concussions. He appeared in only seven games, the last of which took place Nov. 18.
Robinson’s NFL future is in doubt because of the head injuries he suffered and the receiver has contemplated retirement. But if his health improves, the Cowboys might want to consider taking a flyer on him again. After all, the Cowboys are still looking for a No. 3 receiver, the role Robinson vacated when he left Valley Ranch last off-season. And it’s uncertain if anyone on the roster is capable of performing at the level Robinson did in 2011, when he developed an instant rapport with quarterback Tony Romo.
In 14 games, Robinson made 54 catches for 858 yards and had a unique ability to find an opening when the play dissolved and Romo was left to scramble.
The Cowboys, who are roughly $175,000 under the cap, don’t have the financial wherewithal to pick up a veteran player at the moment. But if they free up some cash, address some of their other needs and have money still left in their coffers then the Cowboys should think hard about reacquiring the 27-year-old Robinson.
