Cobb surprised me with his quickness and physicality

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Cobb has been banged up the last few years. Before that, he was one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets. If he can stay healthy, he's still a huge threat.
 

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Cobb has been banged up the last few years. Before that, he was one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets. If he can stay healthy, he's still a huge threat.
Rodgers sure missed him opening night His receivers were garbage. Right now the Packers would trade a 2nd rounder for him lol...
 

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I liked Cobb a lot, and actually liked the signing for Dallas. But I don't buy into the idea that he's an upgrade in the slot for Beasley or a better player at this point in his career (just look at the contracts the two guys got). I do think he's a better fit for what we needed, and I was pleasantly surprised by him. I also think that, if he goes down with a hammy after week four, we'll have guys in Tavon Austin and Pollard that can do some of the things he's likely to do for us.

He looked impressive yesterday, though, for sure. Glad to have him.
 

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Cole Beasley 5 receptions, 40 yards, long of 10.

Randall Cobb 4 receptions, 56 yards, long of 25 for a TD.

I'm liking the trade-off at this moment.

I'll say it again. If his legs remain healthy, it's a no-contest. Not even close. The numbers don't matter. He adds a new dimension to the passing offense.
He was not the same player last season due to leg injuries.
 

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Cobb for Beasley
Witten for Swaim
Fred for Looney
Pollard for Rod
2nd year Gallup

Obviously the coaching is huge but the offensive roster upgrades have been ignored for Dak and contract issues all offseason.
 

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I liked Cobb a lot, and actually liked the signing for Dallas. But I don't buy into the idea that he's an upgrade in the slot for Beasley or a better player at this point in his career (just look at the contracts the two guys got). I do think he's a better fit for what we needed, and I was pleasantly surprised by him. I also think that, if he goes down with a hammy after week four, we'll have guys in Tavon Austin and Pollard that can do some of the things he's likely to do for us.

He looked impressive yesterday, though, for sure. Glad to have him.
that's a fair take. Lets see if he remains healthy...THEN lets see what he does week to week against better teams. I liked what I seen from him tho.
 

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Cobb for Beasley
Witten for Swaim
Fred for Looney
Pollard for Rod
2nd year Gallup

Obviously the coaching is huge but the offensive roster upgrades have been ignored for Dak and contract issues all offseason.
good points...talent still wins in this league...lets hope the coaching is up to snuff. So far,it is.
 

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No surprise here at all, Cobb is a playmaker and great route runner and after the catch.

The only issue lately was health but he is looking excellent and healthy right now.

This WR group is going to trouble Defensive coordinators, Cobb will be a huge part of that this season!
He is a scrapper - not just a good route runner. Love it!
 
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That fight for the first down he made was my favorite play of his yesterday. No way he should've gotten that, but he just wasn't going to be denied.
 

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I smell a break out game by Pollard this week. Pollard gonna be a playmaker this week. I can sense it.
 

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I remember when the rapper left, I thought he was the 2nd coming of Jerry Rice on this board. And how he was a downgrade.
 

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I'll say it again. If his legs remain healthy, it's a no-contest. Not even close. The numbers don't matter. He adds a new dimension to the passing offense.
He was not the same player last season due to leg injuries.

Yep. People seem to forget that Cobb used to lead the league in targets before the injury bug bit him. When healthy, the difference between Cobb and Beasley is not even close.
 

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I called the Cobb signing before he signed and I remember some of you debating me on him. Now y'all like him after the first game....... Guess it's better y'all late than never
 

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I liked Cobb a lot, and actually liked the signing for Dallas. But I don't buy into the idea that he's an upgrade in the slot for Beasley or a better player at this point in his career (just look at the contracts the two guys got). I do think he's a better fit for what we needed, and I was pleasantly surprised by him. I also think that, if he goes down with a hammy after week four, we'll have guys in Tavon Austin and Pollard that can do some of the things he's likely to do for us.

He looked impressive yesterday, though, for sure. Glad to have him.
I disagree, contracts most never tell the story of who is better. Cobb is by far better than Beasley and it's not even close. Not just as a receiver but return game as well.

Nobody wants to go to Buffalo, they go because they are over paid. Cobb took less and came to Dallas knowing he would be number 3 behind Cooper and Gallup.
 
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