WR talent is so easy to be replenished? If that was the case, shouldn't we have as deep a WR group as we had before losing Driver, Jennings and Jones.

If the team wants to be competitive, it needs more than one reliable WR. We were lucky last year that neither Jordy or Cobb go hurt. I wouldn't expect that to be the case for another year. We need depth to have a chance at a SB.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 

At 9 m a year I vote we let him walk, he is most effective used in the slot(without looking through the numbers, that is my feel from watching the games), and noone should pay 9m a year for a slot receiver.

Another reason to let him walk is that the money is better used elsewhere on the roster, WR talent can replineshed through the draft even though I bet the packers think it is a year too early to trust Davante Adams enough. Aaron, Jordy and Lacy allows us to say no thank you to 9m a year, and spend the money on the keeping the O-line together and prepare the cap for other upcoming free agents.
If Aaron can't keep the Offense competetive with Jordy, Lacy and a decent O-line, then he is no MVP and not worth the money he is getting.

Originally Posted by: lolleren 

No talent is easy to replenish but if a player wants more than you can afford you move on that's how it works. I'm not saying Cobb isn't worth 9m or I would be upset if they signed him to that but you cannot just go with the idea that you need a player no matter what it takes. That's stupid because what if Cobb wanted 13m/year? I guess we should give him that since our WRs wont be as good? Guess what, if you give out too many big contracts to a few players a lot of things wont be as good.

I would bet they still have a top offense without Cobb. Obviously better with him but it's not as simple of a decision as yes/no.

Originally Posted by: steveishere 

But the team can afford the 9, heck they could afford 13 if they wanted. IT is all a choice though. Is a couple million a year saved worth not having a chance at the SB for another year?

If we had kept Jones, not only do I think we would have at least been in the SB. The team would be in a better position to bargain. If they don't sign Cobb, they are going to have to bring in a FA to replace him unless they want to admit to punting the season away.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 

Except that isn't a fact it's just your opinion which is no more valid than anyone elses so quit acting like it is.

Originally Posted by: steveishere 

WR talent is so easy to be replenished? If that was the case, shouldn't we have as deep a WR group as we had before losing Driver, Jennings and Jones.

If the team wants to be competitive, it needs more than one reliable WR. We were lucky last year that neither Jordy or Cobb go hurt. I wouldn't expect that to be the case for another year. We need depth to have a chance at a SB.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 

What if the contract is set up like this four year $36 million contract.

$10 million signing bonus which is spread out against the cap via contract duration

2015: $4 million
2016: $6 million
2017: $8 million
2018: $8 million
2019: Free Agent


One thing to remember is that the "per year" is a fluffed up number. You'll notice this is an average of $9 million per year but the cap hit is substantially less.


I would expect a contract like this be to be signed sooner than later for Randall Cobb. Unless someone comes in paying him $50 million over four years.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

No talent is easy to replenish but if a player wants more than you can afford you move on that's how it works. I'm not saying Cobb isn't worth 9m or I would be upset if they signed him to that but you cannot just go with the idea that you need a player no matter what it takes. That's stupid because what if Cobb wanted 13m/year? I guess we should give him that since our WRs wont be as good? Guess what, if you give out too many big contracts to a few players a lot of things wont be as good.

I would bet they still have a top offense without Cobb. Obviously better with him but it's not as simple of a decision as yes/no.

Originally Posted by: steveishere 

You can't honestly think this team has a chance at the SB, if we go into the season with Adams as our #2. Defenses could bracket and take Jordy out of the game.

It is my opinion also that it will be warmer than 50 degrees on August 15th.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 

You can't honestly think this team has a chance at the SB, if we go into the season with Adams as our #2. Defenses could bracket and take Jordy out of the game.

It is my opinion also that it will be warmer than 50 degrees on August 15th.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins