The Broncos’ ingenuity in their acquisition of Dewayne Robertson provided the framework for the deal that helped the New York Jets land Brett Favre.
“Oh, man, don’t do that,” Robertson said.
The Broncos and Jets worked through a unique, conditional trade package in their predraft deal for Robertson, a defensive tackle. Only if Robertson plays 65 percent of the snaps this year would the Broncos have to give the Jets a fifth-round pick in 2009. If he plays less than 65 percent of the snaps, the Broncos don’t have to surrender a draft pick. The Jets would get a third-rounder if Robertson plays 70 percent and a second-rounder if he plays 80 percent.
So, what about the trade the Jets just made with the Green Bay Packers for Favre? The Packers start with a 2009 fourth-round pick. It becomes a third-round pick if Favre plays 50 percent of the snaps, a second-rounder if he plays 70 percent of the snaps and the Jets reach the playoffs, and a first-rounder if he plays 80 percent and the Jets make the Super Bowl.
“A couple of my friends should be happy,” Robertson said of Favre’s move to the Jets. “One of my friends, Chad Pennington, he might not be too happy, but as long as he winds up somewhere and gets his shot, he’ll be good. Chad can play.”
The Broncos play the Jets on Nov. 30 at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands.
Mike Klis, The Denver Post
