How the Packers handle their influx of talent at the wide receiver position come the September 2nd cut-down day—or even before then—is likely going to draw in a hoard of mixed reviews.
From 6-5 ½ Michael Clark to golden-boy Max McCaffrey, there's no denying that the cluster of receivers is creating even more of a challenge for general manager Ted Thompson and his front office crew.
There's no certainty at any position in the NFL, but there are players whose roster spots are all but solidified and likely have been—and will continue to be—for an extensive period of time.
Randall Cobb is one of those players, and from the seventh-year receiver's perspective, McCaffrey has been exactly as advertised and has stood out to Cobb the most.
Why? His reasons were seemingly endless.
"He's shown up every day, he's done everything right, he's answered all the questions right in meeting rooms, he's practiced really hard, he's played well in games," Cobb said of the second-year McCaffrey. Someone who Cobb claimed has had "a great camp so far."
McCaffrey hasn't gotten into the end zone through the Packers' three preseason games, however, his seven catches on his 12 targets that totaled 81 yards is apparently enough live-game action to help support Cobb's opinion. Chances are, Cobb isn't the only one who feels that way either.
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Barring his health, Cobb could add to his already impressive catch percentage, which, of receivers who have played at least six seasons (since 2011), Cobb has the highest with 70.1 percent.
Even since the 1970 merger, Cobb's feats hold true. Of receivers with at least 500 targets, he holds the second-highest catch percentage. His 70.1 percent rate is just behind Wes Welker (another renowned slot receiver) and his 70.8 percent.
His dependability is why he has become such an intricate part of the Packers' offense, not to mention Aaron Rodgers hasn't exactly held back in singing his praises for Cobb. When he's on the field, the offense seems to move fluidly. Both coaches and front office personnel seem to recognize that.
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