Will Cobb earn the big contract many are expecting?

[3irty1]

Seems to me the money on a deal has more to do with the market for the particular mold of player than anything else.

The market for Boldin, James Jones mold of WR is consistently less than what fans predict. The "9 route" specialist guys like Mike Wallace and Vincent Jackson consistently break the bank. Cobb is a slot receiver and with 70% of the passes in the NFL right now being in the middle of the field I'd think he'd be a hot commodity. He's not totally proven but he's more proven than Percy Harvin was (although Harvin also appeals to the 9 route crowd as well). I think Cobb is due something on the order of what Welker got. He's still ascending, a little more versatile than Welker, and comparable in character. Welker is obviously more proven and durable so should get more up front.

[KYPack]

Good post, 31.

They all pay more for streak route guys bc everybody like to hit streak routes.

Wallace proves that can be fools gold.

Mike Wallace outta be arrested for his contract, he steals money every week he gets paid.

[Carolina_Packer]

Good post, 31.

They all pay more for streak route guys bc everybody like to hit streak routes.

Wallace proves that can be fools gold.

Mike Wallace outta be arrested for his contract, he steals money every week he gets paid.

Harder to do 9 routes when your QB is running for his life behind a weak O-line in Miami last year, and 5 new starters this year. Ouch.

The issue there was, Miami wasn't Mike Wallace away from going next level. Their protection and young QB issues will continue to affect Wallace until they get those things fixed and can create play action off of their run game.