Koren Robinson/Bobby Taylor released....

spudstr04 · Post by **spudstr04** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:36 pm

I just saw on the bottom line of ESPN that both Conerback Bobby Taylor and WR Koren Robinson were let go today by the Seahawks...I think that we are probably done with signings, but back in March the Seahawks were interested in Rod Gardener...why don't we let Rod go to Seattle and pick up Koren or Bobby....I know that Koren is a alcoholic, but who wouldnt be living in dreary Seattle......what do ya'll think

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:40 pm

We're not letting Gardner go anywhere with no compenstation. At least not until we have to have the roster room or cap space.

Punu · Post by **Punu** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:40 pm

I'll take koren, just as long as he puts sticky glue on this fingers

absinthe1023 · Post by **absinthe1023** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:44 pm

Koren Robinson would be an intriguing pickup...at a minimum salary with no bonus. If he can fight his way to a roster spot in camp, great. If not, adios amigo.
About your second comment: I'm from DC and spent 30 years in MD, VA, or DC itself. I currently live in Seattle. There's simply no comparison in quality of life. Right now, it's 70 degrees and sunny, with a bit of a breeze. It never becomes humid in the summer, and snow is rare in the winter. It does rain frequently in the winter, but usually it's a drizzle for part of the day only. The climate is very mild.....not to mention the natural beauty of the Cascade and Olympic Ranges, Lake Washington, and Puget Sound. I wouldn't live on the East Coast again for anything.

Gibbs' Hog · Post by **Gibbs' Hog** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:01 pm

I've been to Seattle, and it is a nice place. There are definately a lot of great things to do out there, and Pike Place is a lot of fun. But with a yearly average of 158 days of measurable rainfall, and 226 cloudy days, that means your average amount of sunny days every year is around 38% - or only 2.6 sunny days every week. Sorry, too depressing for me!

Punu · Post by **Punu** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 6:02 pm

absinthe, that name is awsome! I had absinthe for the first time in my life when I was in england last january...
wow... talk about buzzed... in 4.5 seconds!

patjam77 · Post by **patjam77** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:35 pm

robinson would be an interesting pickup... he has all the physical tools but where is his head? if they can sign him on the cheap i say go for it. i'm all about second chances.

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:37 pm

Koren Robinson is way overated. Yet I'm still surprised he got dropped. Maybe we can make a deal with Seatlle for Rod and like a 4th or 5th rounder.

And I hope we don't sign either of these guys. Koren Robinson is totally overated, and Bobby Taylor is too old with bad knees, kind of like Mike Barrow.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:35 pm

Seahawks cut troubled Robinson, Taylor

NFL.com wire reports

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 2, 2005) -- Troubled wide receiver Koren Robinson, who was suspended for off-field problems last season and faces new problems currently, was released by the Seattle Seahawks.

The team also released veteran cornerback Bobby Taylor, signed as a free agent last season after starring with Philadelphia. Taylor was troubled by injuries for much of last year

Last season, Robinson served a four-game league suspension. In January, coach Mike Holmgren benched him for skipping practice one day before an important game against Atlanta.

Robinson was the ninth overall pick in the 2001 draft. His best season was 2002, when he had 78 receptions for 1,240 yards, the only Seattle receiver other than Hall of Famer Steve Largent to record a 1,200-yard season.

The team did not mention Robinson's legal problems in a statement announcing his release. A day earlier, the team said it was "extremely disappointed and concerned with Koren's situation."

June 2 is the first day teams can release players and defer any salary cap penalty until next season.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/SEA/8527150
I don't think there's a chance Joe is even think about this guy. One thing we already have a ton of WRs and another, look at his history. Clearly does not seem to be a good JGibbs' guy. Taylor? Ummm.....I don't really know....We are talking with RW so ... we'll see. Probably not though.
What do you think?

Clinton Portis · Post by **Clinton Portis** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:42 pm

Gibbs HAS delt with players with alcohol and drug problems before.

Tom C · Post by **Tom C** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:07 pm

patjam77 wrote:robinson would be an interesting pickup... he has all the physical tools but where is his head? if they can sign him on the cheap i say go for it. i'm all about second chances.

I saw Robinson play against Maryland a few years ago. He was a tremendous college receiver. He made amazing catches even when he wasn’t really open. I thought he would be a really good NFL receiver when he was drafted.

Too bad he’s screwing up all that talent.

Here is my opinion of Rod Gardner. I think he came out the same year as Robinson. Robinson clearly had better talent. I don’t know what people expected from Rod but he has never done anything to disgrace the Redskin uniform other than not catching passes he should have caught. He hasn’t lived up to OUR expectations, he wants to move on. In the media he has been quiet as a church mouse. The Redskins should do what is right for Rod whether it is to move on or keep him around.

TheRitzCracker · Post by **TheRitzCracker** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:57 pm

Wow! Koren Robinson was released? Maybe we should pounce on the guy and work on his hands... Actually on second thoughts,,, If we couldn't even correct Rod's hands no way we can help out Koren. Still a surprising move though

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:00 pm

TheRitzCracker wrote:Wow! Koren Robinson was released? Maybe we should pounce on the guy and work on his hands... Actually on second thoughts,,, If we couldn't even correct Rod's hands no way we can help out Koren. Still a surprising move though

My initial feelings say don't sign him...

Then I think that new surroundings can have profound effects on a player. He can be a stud sometimes...but we have that same "sometimes" in Gardener.

If we can sign him for the min. then I'd think about it.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:59 pm

We should keep Gardner and pick Koren. If we only throw to these 2 we know the ball will be caught 25% of the time

football · Post by **football** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:06 am

the pacific northwest is the most beautiful region of the u.s. i love the coast of washington state, the rain forests, the mountains, and of course seattle, besides nyc.. most exciting city ive been to... i love it. i would be moving there too but my girlfriend has to go to nyc so hello crappy winters

Michaelf382 · Post by **Michaelf382** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:03 am

robinson would be a sweet pickup. If we were all about giving courtney brown a second chance when he never showed anything in the nfl, why not for robinson. If Gibbs could semi control riggins, he can corral this guy i bet.

gay4pacman · Post by **gay4pacman** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 10:08 am

The west coast is missing one thing.............The Washington Redskins sorry i HAVE to be at home games.

Warmother · Post by **Warmother** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:13 am

Like other's have said if we could sign Robinson for the min. then do it, but unless he changes his attitude I don't think he'll be in the Redskin's plan.

Fo_Block · Post by **Fo_Block** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:42 pm

Clinton Portis wrote:Gibbs HAS delt with players with alcohol and drug problems before.

oh yah, he is working miracles with Sean Taylor.

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:44 pm

Fo_Block wrote:
Clinton Portis wrote:Gibbs HAS delt with players with alcohol and drug problems before.

oh yah, he is working miracles with Sean Taylor.

if i were a mod i would be tempted to ban you

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:49 pm

Fo_Block wrote:
Clinton Portis wrote:Gibbs HAS delt with players with alcohol and drug problems before.

oh yah, he is working miracles with Sean Taylor.

Last time I checked Taylor is neither a drug abuser or acoholic.

Gibbs has EVERY player in camp except for Taylor. I'd say that he's doing a great job? So your comment is moot.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:50 pm

I guess this is his first time with a gun-toting madman.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:21 am

General Failure wrote:I guess this is his first time with a gun-toting madman.

Nope. Didn't Raphael Cherry murder his wife or something?

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:26 am

Don't know. I try not to keep up with who murdered who.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:29 am

But you sure do keep up with who died each year. :wink: