2018: Nelson or Cobb

[Smidgeon]

Many pundits are claiming with Nelson and Cobb both on big contracts (at least through next year) and it being absolutely imperative they sign Adams, the Packers will have to choose between Nelson or Cobb.

My personal view is they'll keep both and sign Adams. The Packers have kept big contracts before that everyone anticipated they'd cut.

How do the rats see this one falling out?

[Pugger]

I think both will be back and Ted will draft a WR this spring.

[Fosco33]

I hope we keep all 3 but could see Cobb gone. Hope Clays gone too. Good players but would need to take cuts to invest in the future imo.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I said cut both. But on second thought, Cobb may have a little more tread on the tire. He looks dead, but lets see rest of season.

[Harlan Huckleby]

This is a two year old article (add two years to age, Einstein)

WR is a very young position. Jordy at 33 will be pretty ancient.
Although Jordy with Rodgers might be viable. Even Fred Sanford can catch an accurate back shoulder throw.

Player Position Team Birthday Age

Steve Smith WR Ravens 5/12/1979 37
Vincent Jackson WR Buccaneers 1/14/1983 33
Nate Washington WR Patriots 8/28/1983 32
Larry Fitzgerald WR Cardinals 8/31/1983 32
Brandon Marshall WR Jets 3/23/1984 32
Ted Ginn WR Panthers 4/12/1985 31
Jordy Nelson WR Packers 5/31/1985 31
Danny Amendola WR Patriots 11/2/1985 30
Andrew Hawkins WR Browns 3/10/1986 30
Eddie Royal WR Bears 5/21/1986 30
Julian Edelman WR Patriots 5/22/1986 30
Stevie Johnson WR Chargers 7/22/1986 29
Mike Wallace WR Ravens 8/1/1986 29
Pierre Garcon WR Redskins 8/8/1986 29
Jordan Norwood WR Broncos 9/29/1986 29
Brandon LeFell WR Bengals 11/4/1986 29
Victor Cruz WR Giants 11/11/1986 29
DeSean Jackson WR Redskins 12/1/1986 29
Darrius Heyward-Bey WR Steelers 2/26/1987 29
Eric Decker WR Jets 3/15/1987 29
Emmanuel Sanders WR Broncos 3/17/1987 29
Michael Crabtree WR Raiders 9/14/1987 28
Demaryius Thomas WR Broncos 10/25/1987 28
Cecil Shorts WR Texans 12/22/1987 28
Jeremy Maclin WR Chiefs 5/11/1988 28
Antonio Brown WR Steelers 7/10/1988 27
AJ Green WR Bengals 7/31/1988 27
Golden Tate WR Lions 8/2/1988 27
Kenny Britt WR Rams 9/19/1988 27
Doug Baldwin WR Seahawks 9/21/1988 27
Dez Bryant WR Cowboys 11/4/1988 27
Jeremy Kerley WR Lions 11/8/1988 27
Torrey Smith WR 49ers 1/26/1989 27
Julio Jones WR Falcons 2/3/1989 27
Cole Beasley WR Cowboys 4/26/1989 27
Kamar Aiken WR Ravens 5/30/1989 27
Brian Quick WR Rams 6/5/1989 27
Mohamed Sanu WR Falcons 8/22/1989 26
Terrance Williams WR Cowboys 9/18/1989 26
Rishard Matthews WR Titans 10/12/1989 26
Kendall Wright WR Titans 11/12/1989 26
TY Hilton WR Colts 11/14/1989 26
Jarius Wright WR Vikings 11/25/1989 26
Michael Floyd WR Cardinals 11/27/1989 26
Travis Benjamin WR Chargers 12/29/1989 26
Jermaine Kearse WR Seahawks 2/6/1990 26
Alshon Jeffery WR Bears 2/14/1990 26
Marvin Jones WR Lions 3/12/1990 26
John Brown WR Cardinals 4/3/1990 26
Quinton Patton WR 49ers 8/9/1990 25
Randall Cobb WR Packers 8/22/1990 25
Marquise Goodwin WR Bills 11/19/1990 25
Kelvin Benjamin WR Panthers 2/5/1991 25
Markus Wheaton WR Steelers 2/7/1991 25
Taylor Gabriel WR Browns 2/17/1991 25
Seth Roberts WR Raiders 2/22/1991 25
Tavon Austin WR Rams 3/15/1991 25
Rueben Randle WR Eagles 5/7/1991 25
Bruce Ellington WR 49ers 8/22/1991 24
Allen Hurns WR Jaguars 11/12/1991 24
Marqise Lee WR Jaguars 11/25/1991 24
Justin Hardy WR Falcons 12/18/1991 24
Robert Woods WR Bills 4/10/1992 24
Kenny Stills WR Dolphins 4/22/1992 24
Keenan Allen WR Chargers 4/27/1992 24
Quincy Enunwa WR Jets 5/31/1992 23
DeAndre Hopkins WR Texans 6/6/1992 24
Brandon Coleman WR Saints 6/22/1992 24
Albert Wilson WR Chiefs 7/12/1992 23
Jordan Matthews WR Eagles 7/16/1992 23
Tyler Lockett WR Seahawks 9/28/1992 23
Willie Snead WR Saints 10/17/1992 23
Chris Conley WR Chiefs 10/25/1992 23
Odell Beckham Jr. WR Giants 11/5/1992 23
Jarvis Landry WR Dolphins 11/28/1992 23
Davante Adams WR Packers 12/24/1992 23
Phillip Dorsett WR Colts 1/5/1993 23
DeVante Parker WR Dolphins 1/20/1993 23
Dorial Green-Beckham WR Titans 4/12/1993 23
Nelson Agholor WR Eagles 5/24/1993 23
Sammy Watkins WR Bills 6/14/1993 23
Jamison Crowder WR Redskins 6/17/1993 23
Adam Humphries WR Buccaneers 6/24/1993 23
Kevin White WR Bears 6/25/1993 23
Donte Moncrief WR Colts 8/6/1993 22
Mike Evans WR Buccaneers 8/21/1993 22
Allen Robinson WR Jaguars 8/24/1993 22
Brandin Cooks WR Saints 9/25/1993 22
Stefon Diggs WR Vikings 11/29/1993 22
Sterling Shepard WR Giants 2/10/1994 22
Will Fuller WR Texans 4/16/1994 22
Devin Funchess WR Panthers 5/21/1994 22
Amari Cooper WR Raiders 6/17/1994 22
Corey Coleman WR Browns 7/6/1994 21
Tyler Boyd WR Bengals 11/15/1994 21
Laquon Treadwell WR Vikings 6/14/1995 21

http://www.phillyvoice.com/nfl-age-inventory-offensive-skill-positions/

[Fritz]

I said cut both. But on second thought, Cobb may have a little more tread on the tire. He looks dead, but lets see rest of season.

I thinks Ted says Siyanora to Cobb. Nelson comes back, Clark steps up, Ted drafts a second-round wonder.

[pbmax]

Neither are going anywhere. Even if you cut one, who is ready to be #3?

Maybe, maybe, if they move Monty back to WR they may let Cobb go as Monty can play he slot.

[Tony Oday]

Cut Cobb, Restructure CMIII and make sure TT still is $10 mil under the cap.

[woodbuck27]

For one more Season if TT can swing it..keep both Cobb and Nelson.

Get rid of Clay Mathews ..he is done as a Packer.

[hoosier]

Impossible to know what they still have in Nelson and Cobb until there is a real QB back there. I would punt, draft a receiver on second day (pass rusher on first), and make the big decision about the dinosaurs in August.

[yetisnowman]

Neither are going anywhere. Even if you cut one, who is ready to be #3?

Maybe, maybe, if they move Monty back to WR they may let Cobb go as Monty can play he slot.

I know this is going to sound crazy, but hear me out....
Since Cobb and Nelson appear to no longer be effective as #2, or #3 options you address it by adding WRs through free agency, the draft and/or trades.

Unless you think having a 34 year old who can't gain a yard on a wr screen as your #2, #3 is a viable option for another year.

[pbmax]

I know this is going to sound crazy, but hear me out....
Since Cobb and Nelson appear to no longer be effective as #2, or #3 options you address it by adding WRs through free agency, the draft and/or trades.

Unless you think having a 34 year old who can't gain a yard on a wr screen as your #2, #3 is a viable option for another year.

Lotta effective 34 yo WRs. No reason to dump him because Hundley can't find him, he was doing fine with Rodgers but he is not the same player. FA is mixed bag. They are all on market for same reason Nelson would be; no longer the same value or talent. You have to replace the talent AND get him for cheaper to make a switch pay off unless you have a younger player ready to go.

Cobb is slightly different as he might be effectively replaced by Monty. But that requires another position switch.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Cobb is slightly different as he might be effectively replaced by Monty. But that requires another position switch.

Ya, I forgot about that.

Wait a sec, Cobb does have some QB experience....

[Harlan Huckleby]

Lotta effective 34 yo WRs.

See my list above, fuck face. They are rare.

Jordy will be serious contender for oldest wideout in league.

But I do hedge my bet just cause Jordy has worked magic with AROD for a long time with timing.

[mraynrand]

I bet they can get these guys back for Packer-friendly contracts. Or they can start practicing to take over for Jennings when he gets fired.