Official Randall Cobb FA Thread

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i wonder what the hell we're gonna do with all our cap space

better bring in some decent free agents

we have about 32 million in free cap space

[Tony Oday]

http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2015/2/26/8114313/packers-allow-randall-cobb-test-market-bryan-bulaga-letroy-guion

I like Bulaga but AR still needs targets.

[Tony Oday]

Here is where the money will go:

http://www.nfl.com/player/juliusthomas/2495353/profile

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Well looks like Cobb is gone. Per La Confora Packers are going to let Cobb test the FA market and the market will get out of hand. They don't want to pay a slot guy $9 mil per year. The cupboard is getting bare at WR. We need a TE and two good WRs.

Randall Cobb @rcobb18
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Rule #1: Don't believe everything you hear in the media.

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[mraynrand]

Rule#2: Don't believe everything you read on @rcobb18

[smuggler]

I think I would be pretty disappointed if we let Cobb walk but then ponied up for Julius Thomas. That 3rd round comp pick probably plays into the Cobb decision a bit. But it disappears if we sign a qualifying free agent...

I'd rather just keep Cobb..

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Rule#2: Don't believe everything you read on @rcobb18

Exactly, you should question both sides. Both sides are trying to leverage for the best deal.

[denverYooper]

Rule#2: Don't believe everything you read on @rcobb18

No kidding.

Lotta negotiating time left.

[denverYooper]

Here is where the money will go:

http://www.nfl.com/player/juliusthomas/2495353/profile

He would probably help in the red zone. He's terrible in pass pro though, so I don't know if the Packers would want to pay him.

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He would probably help in the red zone. He's terrible in pass pro though, so I don't know if the Packers would want to pay him.

I'd like to think he'd be running routes in those situations.
From what I've read, he's not a willing blocker in any context. I don't really have a problem with that if he can stay healthy. Double digit TDs but no real amazing stats besides that. I can't see him getting a Graham style contract...

I'd still hate to lose Cobb though

[King Friday]

I'm fairly certain Cobb would prefer to stay in Green Bay if the money is comparable...but it is starting to appear that Thompson isn't willing to pay a comparable amount at this point. If Cobb gets to the open market, I don't see much chance of Green Bay retaining him. The money is going to be FLYING this offseason.

[mission]

There's no information out there that indicates truly what TT is thinking. We're jumping to a lot of conclusions based on every little tweet (I am too!), but this is all part of the posturing and dance process.
Sam Shields was signed in the 11th hour and I suspect Cobb will too. Just doesn't make sense to let him go...

What are they comfortable paying him? 7? 8? I don't think you walk over $1m... gotta get it done and I suspect it will.

[smuggler]

I don't think so. Just because he hits open free agency, it doesnt mean he's gone. In fact, it's possible Green Bay would need to pay the premium more now than after the start.

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Just doesn't make sense to let him go...

also doesn't make sense to keep him after we spent 3 draft picks last year on wr's and already have 1 wr making big bucks and a QB who is getting paid huge $$$$ to make everyone around him better

[gbgary]

cobb has no reason to post what he did if it wasn't a genuine feeling. there's absolutely no reason not to sign him.