Five moves that will send the Green Bay Packers to Super Bowl 50
By Josh McPeak
Team Irvin wide receiver
Randall Cobbof the Green Bay Packers (18) runs the ball against Team Carter cornerback
Patrick Petersonof the Arizona Cardinals (21) in the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
For the love of God … #PayCobb
Randall Cobb is the best wide receiver on the Green Bay Packers roster. Jordy Nelson is a great receiver but Cobb is pound-for-pound one of the toughest most clutch players in the game.
Cobb’s playoff stats totaled 15 receptions, 178 yards and 1 touchdown. Nelson hauled in 7 receptions for 93 yards, 0 touchdowns and 2 drops.
If Ted Thompson is unable to lock-up Cobb long-term, the estimated $12.71 million franchise tag price is well worth it. Cobb should not be allowed to leave this fold, as it would be a huge drop-off in talent for the wide receiver group.
January 18, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Randall Cobb(18) catches a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at CenturyLink Field. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Cobb goes where most refuse to. From 0-19 yards across the middle he hauled in 51 receptions for 729 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The middle was just part of his 106 receptions, 1,465 yards and 13 touchdowns. Six-hundred-sixty-five of those yards took place after the catch. Cobb’s production would be a tall task to replace.
One thing that should also be noted is that Cobb could be relieved from all return duties if Jared Abbrederis can return healthy. Fan favorite Jeff Janis may also add a fourth weapon on the chart and alleviate some pressure from Cobb.
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