WR glut led to Robinson's release

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Time for a Wanking
Published 5/10/2008 by ruffian96 (noreply@blogger.com) at The Rogue Hour
... the picks now and lots of people are convinced that Ted Thompson is a genius. . . almost totally opposite from the sentiment the day of the draft. Patrick Lee's play was as advertised, physical coverage with kind of a nose for the ball and good size to boot. Jordy Nelson showed flashes of why he should have received more attention at K-State. But it's tough being a talented receiver in the Big12, not exactly a pass happy league. He's another big body receiver to add to the mix, squeezing out Koren Robinson, who some have compared to Joe Jurevicius or Wes Welker or Ricky ...

Robinson receives release
Published 5/10/2008 by Brian Carriveau (noreply@blogger.com) at Green Bay Railbird Central
... "Keels said Robinson was not bitter over his release and credited Thompson and personnel analyst John Schneider with saving his career," writes Tom Silverstein. "Both men had a relationship with Robinson from their days in Seattle and were willing to take a chance on him despite his troubles with alcohol." ...