Cedric Cobbs - pick him up now (1 Viewer)

[Portis 26]

Cobbs will be on waivers in most leagues but now would be a wise time to pick him up.

The fact that he's been hurt means that he's the forgotten man in Denver's backfield.

But:

This is Denver, and it's like the Bermuda Triangle for RBs. Strange things happen there.

Cobbs was ARGUABLY the most impressive RB in pre-season for Denver.

Tatum Bell may have had a nice couple of games but he's a one-trick pony. All he has is speed.

Mike Bell's limitations have become apparent.

Cobbs has a chance to be a factor in the running game. Not right now but maybe in the closing weeks of the season.

A player who explodes late in the season can often be the difference in the fantasy playoffs. Witness low-grade figures like Kevan Barlow and Onterrio Smith putting up amazing performances several years ago.

If you've got the space on your roster to pick him up and stash him away, it would be a smart move. Not saying it's going to happen, but.... there's a chance it could happen, and that's really all you can ask for.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

 

[Portis 26]

Oh ye of little faith!

 

[tribecalledjeff's grl]

Cobbs will be on waivers in most leagues but now would be a wise time to pick him up.

The fact that he's been hurt means that he's the forgotten man in Denver's backfield.

But:

This is Denver, and it's like the Bermuda Triangle for RBs. Strange things happen there.



Cobbs was ARGUABLY the most impressive RB in pre-season for Denver.Tatum Bell may have had a nice couple of games but he's a one-trick pony. All he has is speed.

Mike Bell's limitations have become apparent.

Cobbs has a chance to be a factor in the running game. Not right now but maybe in the closing weeks of the season.

A player who explodes late in the season can often be the difference in the fantasy playoffs. Witness low-grade figures like Kevan Barlow and Onterrio Smith putting up amazing performances several years ago.

If you've got the space on your roster to pick him up and stash him away, it would be a smart move. Not saying it's going to happen, but.... there's a chance it could happen, and that's really all you can ask for.

That's one tough argument to make.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think you're going to get mostly negative reaction in this thread. The Denver pecking order has been pretty well established now, and it would take two injuries for Cobbs to enter the picture. Most folks aren't willing to burn a roster spot on an injured 3rd-stringer. There are generally 2nd-stringers available with a better chance to start.

 

[My Hope Street Alias]

What Couch Potato said.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Oh ye of little faith!

I did just notice that he is available in my Dynasty league where RBs are worth far more than gold, for some reason. I may grab him in that league if he's still available in 2-3 weeks, when bye weeks play out, and I free up a couple roster spots spent on K/IDP.

 

[Portis 26]

I think you're going to get mostly negative reaction in this thread. The Denver pecking order has been pretty well established now, and it would take two injuries for Cobbs to enter the picture. Most folks aren't willing to burn a roster spot on an injured 3rd-stringer. There are generally 2nd-stringers available with a better chance to start.

Sure. I know I'm not preaching to the converted here. And I'll repeat what I said earlier. I'm not saying this is going to happen. Just that this is one scenario that could play out.But that having been said, let me make a couple of points.Firstly, in terms of opportunity, the Denver running game is fantasy gold. You know this anyway, but it bears repeating. The starting back in Denver is going to have the opportunity to put up a lot of points, more than in perhaps any other running game.Secondly, given that the starting RB job in Denver has changed hands very rapidly recently (since Portis got traded, I reckon it's passed from Quentin Griffin to Reuben Droughns to Mike Anderson to Ron Dayne to Mike Bell to Tatum Bell, and I may have missed a couple of guys out there) I don't think you can contend that the pecking order is "pretty well established now". An alternative hypothesis that would fit the facts better is "nothing is as uncertain as the starter in Denver"!Thirdly, Cobbs looked pretty explosive from what I've seen, although what do I know.I do agree that Tatum Bell is probably the starter the rest of the way, incidentally. All I am saying is that given the points I've made above, Cobbs has a shot. It's a longshot, but worth taking the chance if you have the roster space.

 

[thecardiackid]

I think you're going to get mostly negative reaction in this thread. The Denver pecking order has been pretty well established now, and it would take two injuries for Cobbs to enter the picture. Most folks aren't willing to burn a roster spot on an injured 3rd-stringer. There are generally 2nd-stringers available with a better chance to start.

This is reality. Especially w/ the guy currently inactive w/ a pretty bad ankle injury.And I'm actually carrying Cobbs *on IR for the time being* just cuz he's basically free. I picked him up off the WW after taking M Bell in the draft of a 12 team keeper league - hoping for something. But Tater's (couch potato - not tater bell) got it right here. I've come to terms w/ the fact that TB is "the guy" until something drastic changes in DEN. T Bell has earned the job, and will continue to get most of the totes unless he starts fumbling his opp away. IF Tatum should falter, Cobbs is still #3 IMO as TB would drop to #2 - not #3. Cobbs did look good in the pre-season, but that was against scraps on D in garbage time. I just can't see him being any type of factor @ this point. Should TB go down to injury, that might change my view, but I'd rather have someone like Leon Washington @ this point w/ a chance (read opportunity) to prove himself on the field - and maybe take a job.

 

[Lauryn]

Cobbs will be on waivers in most leagues but now would be a wise time to pick him up.The fact that he's been hurt means that he's the forgotten man in Denver's backfield.But:This is Denver, and it's like the Bermuda Triangle for RBs. Strange things happen there.Cobbs was ARGUABLY the most impressive RB in pre-season for Denver.Tatum Bell may have had a nice couple of games but he's a one-trick pony. All he has is speed.Mike Bell's limitations have become apparent.Cobbs has a chance to be a factor in the running game. Not right now but maybe in the closing weeks of the season.A player who explodes late in the season can often be the difference in the fantasy playoffs. Witness low-grade figures like Kevan Barlow and Onterrio Smith putting up amazing performances several years ago.If you've got the space on your roster to pick him up and stash him away, it would be a smart move. Not saying it's going to happen, but.... there's a chance it could happen, and that's really all you can ask for.

i don't think this is a bad idea, you have a gimp and an undrafted guy in front of him... and cobbs showed in the preseason that he has ability. i just think it's a tall order with the two bye-weeks from hell coming up this week and next to store a third-stringer, unless you've got huge rosters. but if you HAD to choose a third-stringer to pick up, i think it should be cobbs.

 

[Portis 26]

I think you're going to get mostly negative reaction in this thread. The Denver pecking order has been pretty well established now, and it would take two injuries for Cobbs to enter the picture. Most folks aren't willing to burn a roster spot on an injured 3rd-stringer. There are generally 2nd-stringers available with a better chance to start.

This is reality. Especially w/ the guy currently inactive w/ a pretty bad ankle injury.And I'm actually carrying Cobbs *on IR for the time being* just cuz he's basically free. I picked him up off the WW after taking M Bell in the draft of a 12 team keeper league - hoping for something. But Tater's (couch potato - not tater bell) got it right here. I've come to terms w/ the fact that TB is "the guy" until something drastic changes in DEN. T Bell has earned the job, and will continue to get most of the totes unless he starts fumbling his opp away. IF Tatum should falter, Cobbs is still #3 IMO as TB would drop to #2 - not #3. Cobbs did look good in the pre-season, but that was against scraps on D in garbage time. I just can't see him being any type of factor @ this point. Should TB go down to injury, that might change my view, but I'd rather have someone like Leon Washington @ this point w/ a chance (read opportunity) to prove himself on the field - and maybe take a job.

I don't disagree with any of that, although the analogy with Leon Washington is inexact because Washington won't be on waivers in most leagues while Cobbs will be.All I would say is, so Cobbs is 3rd on the depth chart. Where was Mike Bell before training camp? 5th? Where was Ron Dayne last season? 3rd? Reuben Droughns had to be the 5th or 6th the beginning of the season he won the starting job. All these guys went from the bottom of the depth chart to the top. Things move pretty fast in Denver.

 

[thecardiackid]

I think you're going to get mostly negative reaction in this thread. The Denver pecking order has been pretty well established now, and it would take two injuries for Cobbs to enter the picture. Most folks aren't willing to burn a roster spot on an injured 3rd-stringer. There are generally 2nd-stringers available with a better chance to start.

This is reality. Especially w/ the guy currently inactive w/ a pretty bad ankle injury.And I'm actually carrying Cobbs *on IR for the time being* just cuz he's basically free. I picked him up off the WW after taking M Bell in the draft of a 12 team keeper league - hoping for something. But Tater's (couch potato - not tater bell) got it right here. I've come to terms w/ the fact that TB is "the guy" until something drastic changes in DEN.

T Bell has earned the job, and will continue to get most of the totes unless he starts fumbling his opp away. IF Tatum should falter, Cobbs is still #3 IMO as TB would drop to #2 - not #3. Cobbs did look good in the pre-season, but that was against scraps on D in garbage time. I just can't see him being any type of factor @ this point. Should TB go down to injury, that might change my view, but I'd rather have someone like Leon Washington @ this point w/ a chance (read opportunity) to prove himself on the field - and maybe take a job.

I don't disagree with any of that, although the analogy with Leon Washington is inexact because Washington won't be on waivers in most leagues while Cobbs will be.All I would say is, so Cobbs is 3rd on the depth chart. Where was Mike Bell before training camp? 5th? Where was Ron Dayne last season? 3rd? Reuben Droughns had to be the 5th or 6th the beginning of the season he won the starting job. All these guys went from the bottom of the depth chart to the top. Things move pretty fast in Denver.

Yea, you're right about LW being gone in most leagues, but there's a lot of 10-12 team leagues out there where I bet he's not. I guess I was just saying I'd rather have a roster spot "wasted" there vs. Cobbs - considering his injury and location on the depth chart. A lot has to happen for Cobbs to sniff the field, let alone become a FF factor now or in the immediate future.Cobbs could get a chance, but @ this point - especailly considering he's injured - I think you could look elsewhere and still grab Cobbs in a few weeks if so inclined.

 

[Bri]

fun risk, don't agree with the degree of praise in the comments but it's a fun risk to play in FF.

My opinion is soon enough Shanny will say BB knew what he was doing letting him walk.

 

[Rushmore]

From the original post, I don't see Bell as "only having speed" or as a "one trick pony." He's looked pretty well-rounded this year imo.

 

[LongDrivethenFoozle]

"P 26".....spending way too much effort to keep a post active. How about mixing in a thought worthy of less than 40% of your "bumping"? No offense.....but next time at least speculate with a legit possibility.

 

[SSOG]

Cobbs will be on waivers in most leagues but now would be a wise time to pick him up.

The fact that he's been hurt means that he's the forgotten man in Denver's backfield.

But:

This is Denver, and it's like the Bermuda Triangle for RBs. Strange things happen there.

Cobbs was ARGUABLY the most impressive RB in pre-season for Denver.

Tatum Bell may have had a nice couple of games but he's a one-trick pony. All he has is speed.

Mike Bell's limitations have become apparent.

Cobbs has a chance to be a factor in the running game. Not right now but maybe in the closing weeks of the season.

A player who explodes late in the season can often be the difference in the fantasy playoffs. Witness low-grade figures like Kevan Barlow and Onterrio Smith putting up amazing performances several years ago.

If you've got the space on your roster to pick him up and stash him away, it would be a smart move. Not saying it's going to happen, but.... there's a chance it could happen, and that's really all you can ask for.

Cobbs was so impressive in the pre-season that he landed on Denver's inactive list in week 1.That's really all I need to know there. Cedric Cobbs is battling a severe ankle sprain that might sideline him for 4 more weeks, and might linger beyond that. Even when he was healthy, he was so "vital" to the running game that he was inactive, at a time when he was coming off of his strongest showing as a Bronco. I'm pretty sure he hasn't taken a single snap with the first-string offensive line so far this year.

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see a whole lot to like about Cobbs. The only way he sees action is if both Bells go down and are unable to play. Just my opinion.

 

[Boston]

The theory behind this move makes sense although the upcoming bye week situations can get dicey for many owners. The problem I have (and I bet pretty much every other Patriot fan feels this way after watching him) is I don't like Cobbs. He's constantly hurt, is still very raw, is not intelligent and so far has shown nothing against legit NFL talent. Since this is Denver anything is possible but you could be passing on some talent that could be of far more use for you during the meat of the season as you wait on a guy that has literaaly shown absolutely nothing since entering the NFL.

 

[BassNBrew]

And I'll repeat what I said earlier. I'm not saying this is going to happen. Just that this is one scenario that could play out.

If you're not saying that it's going to happen, then why start a thread. Should I pick up Barry Sanders because he might come back?

 

[PatsWillWin]

And I'll repeat what I said earlier. I'm not saying this is going to happen. Just that this is one scenario that could play out.

If you're not saying that it's going to happen, then why start a thread. Should I pick up Barry Sanders because he might come back?

Are you saying that there's an equal chance that Barry Sanders comes back to Cedric Cobbs gets some PT?It's called speculation - maybe you've heard of it.

 

[Da Guru]

I was thinking about it..but Cobb is not that good.

 

[Bri]

And I'll repeat what I said earlier. I'm not saying this is going to happen. Just that this is one scenario that could play out.

If you're not saying that it's going to happen, then why start a thread. Should I pick up Barry Sanders because he might come back?

Sanders>Cobbs+Portis