Jets Sign Ancient WR Randall Cobb

[Tranquilo]

Just now, CrazyCarl40 said:

No one said that he was. But someone is going to go and Davis makes the most sense. It is either him or Mims and one makes a ton of money he isn’t earning. 

There's no way in hell we are going into the season without Corey Davis unless we replace him with someone else (that's not Cobb)

[OtherwiseHappyinLife]

We haven’t had a 5th receiver this productive in …….  forever??

He still catches balls from Rodgers at a 70% clip…  Over the last 3 years, he’s been at 78, 73 and 70%.  Has been graded well by services such as PFF (look at Mim’s grades for comparison)

Knows the offense .. seems like a good locker room presence.

Just hope he doesn’t take reps or a roster spot from someone better.

As long as the money is light, this feels so right.

[Dcat]

29 minutes ago, Tranquilo said:

There's no way in hell we are going into the season without Corey Davis unless we replace him with someone else (that's not Cobb)

Cobb is not a Corey Davis replacement on the field.  People on this board are crazy.  

[August]

I saw this move coming a mile away. 

[Jetsfan80]

3 minutes ago, OtherwiseHappyinLife said:

We haven’t had a 5th receiver this productive in …….  forever??

  

1 minute ago, Dcat said:

Cobb is not a Corey Davis replacement.  People on this board are crazy.  

 

Most teams only roster 4 pure WRs.  The WR5/6 and Practice Squad guys usually need to be able to contribute on Specials.  

Not that Mims was going to contribute there either but still.  We aren't rostering Cobb, Davis AND Mims barring a significant injury to somebody.  You can't have 6 WRs with none of them contributing on specials (except Hardman as the KR of course).  Just can't.

[LockeJET]

Cobb is a clutch player. It’s a one year deal. Great guy to have on your team as a 5th WR. 

[Tranquilo]

3 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

  

 

Most teams only roster 4 pure WRs.  The WR5/6 and Practice Squad guys usually need to be able to contribute on Specials.  

Not that Mims was going to contribute there either but still.  We aren't rostering Cobb, Davis AND Mims barring a significant injury to somebody.  You can't have 6 WRs with none of them contributing on specials (except Hardman as the KR of course).  Just can't.

So he's obviously replacing Mims. Corey Davis is arguably our 2nd best receiver.

[OtherwiseHappyinLife]

Ohh the narratives …

last 2 years with Rodgers.

62 catches on 86 targets = 72% completion

800 total yards

6 TDs

70 to 72 PFF grade

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Should I do Mims or Jeff Smith next?

 

[Bobby816]

Actually don't dislike this. Adds depth for us. And having 2 guys in Lazard and Cobb that know ARs tendencies and this offense can only help guys like GW, Davis and Hardman

 

Mims trade request might be back in the fold now. 

[32EBoozer]

28 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said:

[Jetsfan80]

5 minutes ago, Tranquilo said:

So he's obviously replacing Mims. Corey Davis is arguably our 2nd best receiver.

Yes that's what I'm thinking.

[Beerfish]

40 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said:

Pass rushing specialist as first round pick + Aaron Rodgers + Randall Cobb>JSN as a first round draft choice. 

It just moves the needle a little more. 

Within a year maybe two every one will be wondering how the hell we passed on jsn, flowers quentin johnson of dalton kincaid.

If the jets wanted mcdonald very badly fine they make the pick, i disagree with it.

If they had to avoid taking a slot wr becasue of cobb they are totally brain dead.

[Lith]

Hard to get too excited over a 33 year old WR, but obviously he is a guy Rodgers wanted and is comfortable with.

• Wilson
• Davis
• Cobb
• Lazard
• Hardman

Not a bad top 5.  Denzel Mims should be on alert -- either he does something spectacular this summer to either grab a roster spot or become trade bait (I assume he is worth nothing now), or he is a likely cut candidate in August.

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

30 minutes ago, Jetsfan80 said:

But his presence might mean the end of the Denzel Mims era.  

 

@Paradis @Zachtomims47

You and I both know it doesn’t. Mims lives on.

[jbt]

Just now, Beerfish said:

Within a year maybe two every one will be wondering how the hell we passed on jsn, flowers quentin johnson of dalton kincaid.

If the jets wanted mcdonald very badly fine they make the pick, i disagree with it.

If they had to avoid taking a slot wr becasue of cobb they are totally brain dead.

I agree, its going to kill the mood of that super bowl win.  Same old jets

[Jetsfan80]

Just now, Beerfish said:

Within a year maybe two every one will be wondering how the hell we passed on jsn, flowers quentin johnson of dalton kincaid.

If the jets wanted mcdonald very badly fine they make the pick, i disagree with it.

If they had to avoid taking a slot wr becasue of cobb they are totally brain dead.

Taking a slot receiver at 15 overall is never a wise call.  People are wringing their hands over a position that isn't particularly impactful on wins and losses.  An OK situational pass rusher >>> elite slot receiver.

[Jetsfan80]

1 minute ago, Zachtomims47 said:

You and I both know it doesn’t. Mims lives on.

Somebody in the current top 6 has to go.  You thinking its Davis then?

[Scott Dierking]

1 minute ago, Beerfish said:

Within a year maybe two every one will be wondering how the hell we passed on jsn, flowers quentin johnson of dalton kincaid.

If the jets wanted mcdonald very badly fine they make the pick, i disagree with it.

If they had to avoid taking a slot wr becasue of cobb they are totally brain dead.

Maybe. 

I am on record of not liking JSN as a player. Hurt last year with a hamstring most of the year. Rumors of him jaking it. His production came from a couple a couple big games his sophomore year.

I don't love the player in the first round. But that is what makes the world g 'round.

[Lurker89]

27 minutes ago, TheNuuFaaolaExperience said:

Not spending more than two seconds worrying about who plays WR5 on the Jets. In my two seconds of worrying, I'd rather Cobb over Mims. 

Exactly... WR5/6 ...player coach most likely vet minimum money plus some Sprinkles.

Lol at the 15% of people who b*tch about everything. 

[BurntDice]

26 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

As expected

Bye-bye Mims

Meh teams usually have 6 wrs active right? Maybe they do 5 usually I forget 
 

Davis

Wilson

Lazard

Hardman

Mims

Cobb

[Sperm Edwards]

He’ll be 33 week 1 but his game isn’t straightaway speed anyway. Really he never was some sub-4.4 speed guy in the first place. Maybe not even sub-4.5, even when he put up 1300 yards at age 24.

Even on the Packers (with less WR depth) of late he was just a 30-40% snap guy. This isn’t a Swiss Army knife; he’s a tool for specific sets and situations where it’s too much distance to hand it off but don’t need to connect deep. e.g. a 3rd & 5-8 empty backfield where they just need that 4th WR to be a guy who knows how to quick cut or body-lean his way to a half-yard or more of early separation & then not drop it if thrown his way. YAC are welcome but not required.

He’s not brought in to be a starter or burner relied upon for 50+ yards/game. He’s a just another move the chains option, with a veteran who knows where he’s supposed to go and cut, that Rodgers can rely upon to be where he’s supposed to be throughout his route given the coverage. That also prevents a couple picks where the QB expected a cut one way but the WR went in a different direction, and what looks like a terrible throwing decision is actually on the WR. 

The big downside is he doesn’t have a dual role on special teams anymore. It’s one more specials-only roster spot needed to activate on game day. That was already probably a lot of what kept Mims inactive so many games; it’s less efficient to have a WR4/5 who only plays offense. But if he’s helping to keep the chains moving on a couple drives per game it’s worth it.

He can also spot-start as needed & if he’s too banged up to play a few games it’s no tragedy. That’s what cheap veteran depth is supposed to be.

[Lith]

1 minute ago, Zachtomims47 said:

You and I both know it doesn’t. Mims lives on.

Sticking with that screen name right up until the end?

[Jetsfan80]

Just now, Lurker89 said:

Exactly... WR5/6 ...player coach most likely vet minimum money plus some Sprinkles.

Lol at the 15% of people who b*tch about everything. 

Aren't they the folks that keep you coming back to JN though?  lol.

[peebag]

Him and Rodgers can share their Metamucil

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

2 minutes ago, Beerfish said:

Within a year maybe two every one will be wondering how the hell we passed on jsn, flowers quentin johnson of dalton kincaid.

If the jets wanted mcdonald very badly fine they make the pick, i disagree with it.

If they had to avoid taking a slot wr becasue of cobb they are totally brain dead.

I’d be more upset on missing out on Kincaid if he turns out to be Kelce lite. 
TEs are way harder to find of that caliber. 
 
JSN would have to be Tyreek Hill esque for me to be even slightly jealous. You can find good ones on a down year. 

[tfine]

JSN obsession has to stop. This guy has nowhere near the level of talent that Wilson and Olave. He’s a possession slot guy. He’s is not worth a top 15 pick. I like the Cobb signing he’s a crafty veteran who knows the game and can take GW game to another level.


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[New York Mick]

It’s a smart signing. It’s not going to eat up a bunch of cap space and he obviously knows Rogers which will help out the other wide receivers that haven’t played with him. Having a vet on the team that’s familiar with Rogers is not a bad move. Not every signing needs to be a superstar so stop whining. 

[Lith]

1 minute ago, Jetsfan80 said:

Somebody in the current top 6 has to go.  You thinking its Davis then?

Davis could at least get something in a trade, but for a team in win now mode, I prefer we keep him.  Having 5 experienced WRs is valuable, especially as someone is bound to get hurt.  Davis, Hardman and Cobb all missed time last season.

[Jetsfan80]

1 minute ago, BurntDice said:

Meh teams usually have 6 wrs active right? Maybe they do 5 usually I forget 

6th guy is almost always someone who can contribute on specials. 

Often the # 5 guy can as well, but that wouldn't be necessary for us since Hardman will likely be the KR.  

[Sarge4Tide]

 

[SomebodytoAnybody47]

3 minutes ago, Lith said:

Sticking with that screen name right up until the end?

Jet fans need a little patience. That’s all. 

[Morrissey]

Just now, Ghost said:

Am I the only one who doesn’t hate this move? Clearly, he’s done and washed. I do like the leadership he brings and I only think it will benefit GW. He’s rarely going to see playing time. 

are we short veteran leadership? GW is the only kid in WR room lol

[Lith]

3 minutes ago, Zachtomims47 said:

Jet fans need a little patience. That’s all. 

Too bad we didn't draft Marvin Mims.  You might have still had a chance.

[Pac]

You could tell me they're signing Sterling Sharp to a 2 year deal and I'd still be smiling. We have the best QB any of us have ever seen on the Jets for the next couple years.  Sign Peter Dinklage at H-back for all I care. 

[Lurker89]

1 minute ago, Jetsfan80 said:

Aren't they the folks that keep you coming back to JN though?  lol.

I have a sickness.....