Cardinals Re-Sign Veteren Defensive Tackle Bryan Robinson To One Year Deal

by Andrew602 on Apr 28, 2010 11:06 AM MDT in NFL Offseason/Free Agency

The Cardinals remained active in an already busy week, re-signing veteran defensive tackle Bryan Robinson to a one year deal. It wasn't clear if Robinson would return to the team after he remained unsigned the last two months. After the team drafted Dan Williams, Robinson's future with the organization became even more clouded. Be that as it may, the Cardinals decided to bring back the 36-year old to provide veteran leadership and depth at both defensive tackle and end.

Robinson had previously spent that the two seasons in Arizona, out-performing the expectations that were set for him when he signed in 2008. When defensive tackle Gabe Watson suffered a broken knee cap that year from a freak accident in which he fell from a treadmill, Robinson was given the starting job and never looked back. In two seasons he registered 33 tackles, 2 sacks, and one forced fumble.

Although he's entering his 13th season, Robinson provides depth along the defensive line and is already familiar with the defensive playbook. At this point in the offseason, this shoud be the last signing for the defensive line as the Cardinals are now set at defensive tackle and end. Are you happy that Robinson was brought back and will be contribute in 2010?

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Good news

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad.

by JoeCB1991 on Apr 28, 2010 11:35 AM MDT reply actions

I like this

Dan Williams should prove in time to be a dominator. Keeping Robinson in the rotation will only help him along.

by hadrarius on Apr 28, 2010 11:57 AM MDT reply actions

Smart move

This is a great move the Cards just made here. Keeping the 36 yr old vet gives our 1st round pick a good of amount of mentoring. Knowing Whiz I wouldn’t be surprised if Robinson was the starter for most of the year since he doesn’t like starting rookies right away in their first year.

But look at what that’s done for the likes of Campbell, Hightower, Wells, DRC and hopefully we can add Toler to this list if he plays well next year.

After all that’s said I’m loving this move as it should help develop Williams in one way or another.

by VengefulNemesis354 on Apr 28, 2010 12:05 PM MDT reply actions

You're probably right

But I’d imagine Williams will end up with more playing time each game

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 28, 2010 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Wouldn't be surprised if Williams started the season 3rd string...

and finished the season as the starter.

by Pyromnc on Apr 28, 2010 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions

+1

They are who we thought they were!

by Jesse Reynolds on Apr 28, 2010 4:21 PM MDT up reply actions

+2

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by CardsFan08 on Apr 28, 2010 8:06 PM MDT up reply actions

I actually like this move.

Now we can officially bring Williams along slowly without fear of the drop-off we would see with Gabe. His knee will continue to bother him for a long time. Nice insurance policy.

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by hevchv on Apr 28, 2010 12:06 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

+1

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 28, 2010 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Agree completely

Watson has had bad luck trying to get and stay healthy. I love having the extra depth.

by Birdman from Mesa on Apr 28, 2010 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions

i think watson is starting to come into his own.

by az78true on Apr 28, 2010 9:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Hope so

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 29, 2010 9:20 AM MDT up reply actions

i hope the guy can stay healthy!

by az78true on Apr 29, 2010 9:47 AM MDT up reply actions

Not only is it good depth (we already know how Robinson will play) but hopefully Robinson can help Williams along as well.

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by Ghetts on Apr 28, 2010 12:08 PM MDT reply actions

I believe he will.

Good signing.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 28, 2010 12:21 PM MDT up reply actions