Yardbarker: Dunta Robinson

Texans play not to lose, VY makes the difference

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:20:16 -0500

Houston continues to wait for a playoff football team, because this isn’t one. Playoff teams win games like this. Dunta Robinson. Need I say more? Dunta Robinson turned down 23 million dollars? This guy got OWNED by a rookie tonight. He was terrible. A dropped interception here, a holding call there, and [...]

John McClain Talks About the Texans Run Defense

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:16 -0500

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle was nice enough to answer a couple of questions I sent him yesterday about the Texans run defense and how they plan to stop Chris Johnson: MCM: The Texans defense has been really good against the run in the last month. What changes have they made? JM: They allowed 205 (average) yards rushing in the first three games and 60.5 in the last six. The turnaround happened for this reason: They signed SS Bernard Pollard, who had been cut by ...

Quick-hits on some recent Texans items

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:00:49 -0500

Apology quick-hit… Dunta Robinson I’m sorry I wrote an entry about it. I’m so so so so so sick of it. (Also, I can’t believe the shoes turned out to be a big deal, but hardly anything was made of his “we’re here to get paid” quote after the game.) Quick stop in Houston quick-hit for [...]

Robinson Fined $25,000 for Message to GM Smith on Shoes

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:58:13 -0500

The Chronicle reports that Dunta Robinson was fined for putting a message to GM Rick Smith on his shoes: Cornerback Dunta Robinson wore an expensive pair of shoes during the Texans’ 24-7 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. The Texans fined Robinson $25,000 for conduct detrimental to the team Wednesday for wearing the shoes [...]

Texans sent a message to Dunta? I don’t think so.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:09:12 -0500

Contrary to previous speculation, the Texans DID fine Dunta Robinson for his shoe stunt. The way the article reads, the Texans “sent a message” to Dunta by blasting him with… a $25,000 fine. That’s roughly a quarter of one percent of his salary this year. Let’s say you make $30,000 a year. [...]

Texans send a message by fining Robinson

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:28:06 -0500

• Week 2 power rankings Well, it turns out the Texans fined Dunta Robinson after all. A lot of...

Houston Texans unhappy with Dunta Robinson's shoe message

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:16:03 -0500

Dunta Robinson's message on his shoes didn't sit well with Texans coach Gary Kubiak.

Dunta Robinson Will Start Sunday & Team Captains Named

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:19:00 -0500

John McClain is reporting that Gary Kubiak has announced that Dunta Robinson will start Sunday against The Jets. Not a huge shocker, in my opinion. He also said that Kevin Walter has been upgraded to a game time decision and Eugene Wilson will not play. Nick Ferguson will start at Safety. Also, team captains were named today: Offense: Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson Defense: Mario Williams, DeMeco Ryans Special Teams: Kris Brown, Kevin Bentley

Texans Get a Two-Week Exemption for Robinson

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:29:01 -0500

The Chronicle reports the Texans have a two week roster exemption for CB Dunta Robinson: The Texans received a two-week roster exemption for cornerback Dunta Robinson, the franchise player who reported Sunday and signed his one-year tender. The exemption means they won’t have to make room for him on the roster until they believe he’s ready [...]

Why Hasn't DeMeco Ryans Been Paid?

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:38:27 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » With the return of the player that some people believe is the heart and soul of the Houston Texans, Dunta Robinson, I couldn't help but think of another great player on the roster who currently has a contract dispute--DeMeco Ryans. I understand why some people believe that Robinson is so critical to the Texans, but I think he has been surpassed in ter...

Dunta’s roster effect, practice squad announced

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:46:23 -0500

Dunta Robinson signed his deal and returned to the team today, and the Texans were granted an exemption by the NFL allowing them to keep 54 players on their roster for two weeks. A lot could change between now and then, considering the team will have played two games - but the most likely-looking [...]

Dunta Robinson wants to be tag-free in 2010

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:50:10 -0500

Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson, who has been slapped with the franchise tag but who has yet to sign the one-year offer that goes along with it, plans to show up not long before the start of the 2009 regular season,...

Texans TE Owen Daniels Considered Skipping Workouts

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:59:27 -0500

Texans Pro Bowl tight end Owen Daniels admitted Tuesday that he considered joining cornerback Dunta Robinson and middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans in...

Lions Looking At Top CB's In Free Agency?

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:06:34 -0500

Periodically, I'll highlight three players the Detroit Lions might possibly target when the free agency period opens on Feb. 27. Dunta Robinson,...