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I wish someone would tell Aaron Rogers that Cobb is the #1 WR... maybe he'd move up a notch (or two) on the "progression" list.
This. I'll take martavius, diggs or Brandon marshall in better matchups than Cobb in iffy ones.
Its a shame people feel since he is having a bad stretch of TDs that they think he has become a matchup type player. I'll say it once, I'll say it again. Until his brutal matchup against the best defense on the road, he had more catches and yards then he did through 6 games last year. He will break out of this, its about going forward, not what happened in past games. He is a main cog in this offense.
I's not just touchdowns. His yardage has been awful too. And I'm not doubting that he'll break out. He's a great player. But Green Bay is off right now, and so is Cobb. This week, on the road against a tough defense, he's a matchup play. As he was last week. There was a time he was an automatic plug and play. He's not that guy right now. And yes, if you keep him on the bench, there's a chance he'll have a great game. I have great games on my bench all year long. That's part of it. But there are a ton of better choices than Cobb right now.
What's more likely: That Cobb WAS great and no longer is (which would suggest Rodgers no longer is when you look at the team offensive stats currently)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article41226249.html
This is comical. I literally laughed out loud reading it. You sound like a 2nd phase level of experience type Ff player. Like you're not a rookie anymore who benches studs BC he has no clue, but now you've swung to the other end of the spectrum of stubbornly following the flawed belief that you should "always start your studs" without taking into accent that the NFL changes, ff changes, players get injured, and injuries affect performance.
Then why did he have more catches and yards through the first 6 games this year then he did last year with Nelson?
Because rickyg is wrong.
Ok wait let me get this straight: your saying that Cobb has more catches and yards this year with Nelson out than last year BECAUSE OF HIS SHOULDER INJURY?
Ok and there you have it! Look at the tds. 8!!! Of course his owners felt more ok with the paltry yardage totals. 8 tds in 7 games how you gonna complain about that. That's a pretty good floor.
. Also, where was Cobb being drafted last year with Jordy around? Jordy was a mid-high second RD pick in most drafts. Cobb was looked at as a mid tier wr2.
TDs are a crap shoot a lot of times. McCoy had 20 one year and 5 the next, is McCoy horrible? Perspective is all you gotta keep to see whats going on with Cobb. How many TDs does Peterson have this year? One less than Cobb. Peterson has 5 games without a TD like Cobb and only two, with. Only 4 points less in my PPR than Cobb. Does that mean Peterson isnt a must a start?
Did you just compare the best Rb in football who is the focal point of his teams offense and touches the ball around 20-25 times per game on average to Cobb?
I'll try to use small words too:
Did I compare production in a game of production? Yes I did. RB/WR are easily comparable in fantasy. Thats why when choosing between flex you can choose either. According to your posts you are easily amused you like to laugh at everyones opinions even if they try to show reason. Sorry you seem to not see why Cobbs production is low and want to insist it is because he stinks. That is fine.
When did I say Cobb stinks? I think he's a great wr in a huge slump.
Talent tends to rise. Which is why I'm not dropping or trading him now. But I am benching him.
That is a good point and question to consider.
I love you. You're my shark pool soul mate for writing this. Wait...did I just type that? Errrr...I mean...uhhh...good posting! I agree! LolThat is a good point and question to condier.
Realistically we can only play what gives us the best chance to win as fantasy owners.
Why else would we play?
I can promise you in my life and leagues, it is not just to start a "name player" or stud, just because of who he is.
I try and play the player who gives me the best chance to win....it doesn't matter if that may be Adrian Peterson, or Joique Bell, I don't much care on a week to week basis.
Much of the last handful of posts is arguing a lot of things, semantics included but what it boils down to is exactly when do you cut bait on a player and move on.
These situations are among the most difficult in fantasy football and they are what I like to call the "silent killer".
So you roll out a stud week after week hoping he returns to form.
At some point you look back and say, "Well, that was a steady point drain for 6-7 weeks". (or however long it may be)
No matter how we argue or look at it, if we all continue to start Randall Cobb at his current pace, he will most certainly help eliminate most of us from contention at the end of the year.
One thing all the "stat heads" must remember................. Sure the overall points is a fine indicator at the end of the year.
(this is not targeting anyone , I am just as guilty at this as anyone here)
But also realize that its a week to week game.
I know its an extreme example, but suppose a WR goes out and puts up a 50 point game, then posts 4 straight zeroes.
"HEY~! he put up 50 points~!!" But what he ultimately did was win you one game, and aid in you losing 4.
I don't know about you guys, but I need to win weekly to get to the playoffs.
In fact, I need to win most weeks.
I will ultimately have to start the guy in one league, but he is on the bench in another.
I am not at the "cuttable" point just yet, but he is perilously close, I can promise you that.
I need week to week production, and no matter how any of you may want to argue his upside, the injury related dip, Aaron Rodgers not looking for him, the loss of Jordy, no help from other WRs or at TE, all that is irrelevant.
I need production, and its as simple as that....and argue as you might, Cobb isn't getting it done.
TZM
I didn't even check that...I figured he steed a very recent article about cobb's shoulder. That's just dirty style, man! Lol
Haha!
What are you even talking about and why are you being such a ##### about it?
Dude. Cobb hasn't even been on the injury report for a few weeks. He has himself said he's all good. I watched the gb/den game closely and I saw no limitations. Where are you getting this information that his shoulder is still a problem? Are you speculating?
Have to say, using if people are or not on the injury report is pretty weak. Lots of players are hurt and not on the injury report.
