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Pats trade RB Cobbs to Steelers
Written by: Mike Reiss ¦ 9/1/2006
Source: www.boston.com
The Patriots have traded running back Patrick Cobbs to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed draft choice.
http://www.boston.com/
Written by: Mike Reiss ¦ 9/1/2006
Source: www.boston.com
The Patriots have traded running back Patrick Cobbs to the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed draft choice.
http://www.boston.com/
diesel7982
Footballguy
, correct.Although, given both Evans and Pass's ability to play HB in a pinch, we might be overstating things here.
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corpcow
Footballguy
Not sure what this means for Duce. He was supposed to count for 2.45M this year, I think, but he renegotiated his contract earlier in the year and I'm not sure of the details.
Cobbs is much cheaper - and probably less of a threat to start as compared to Duce. Combined with his recent extension, if Duce is cut or traded it would be another big vote of confidence in Parker's ability to be the guy in Steel City....
Cobbs is much cheaper - and probably less of a threat to start as compared to Duce. Combined with his recent extension, if Duce is cut or traded it would be another big vote of confidence in Parker's ability to be the guy in Steel City....
Big Log
Footballguy
Nevermind.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
I believe he is the kid from North Texas who led the NCAA in rushing a few years back.
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CrossEyed
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You obviously didn't see Duce this year. He was no threat to start.
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Yeah, it's not like they don't have spot fillers for Dillon if the need arises. Was Cobbs going to be THAT valuable to them -- not likely -- IMO.diesel7982 said:jafo said:
wannabee
Footballguy
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
5'9"
209#
23 years old
How Acquired: Signed by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 15, 2006
College: North Texas
Cobbs finished his career at North Texas as the school's all-time leading rusher with 4,050 yards - making him only the 69th player in NCAA history to eclipse the 4,000-yard rushing mark… Cobbs holds the North Texas and Sun Belt Conference career records for rushing yards (4,050), rushing touchdowns (36), rushing attempts (818) and all-purpose yards (5,255)… Averaged 5.0 yards per carry over his career… One of only two running backs ever at North Texas to have two, 1,000-yard rushing seasons… Completed 2-of-3 passes with two touchdowns for a career pass efficiency rating of 407.1… Averaged 21.0 yards on 35 kickoff returns during his career… The first running back at North Texas to lead the nation in rushing and scoring, which he did as a junior in 2003… Earned two undergraduate degrees at North Texas, a bachelor's in Applied Arts and Science and a bachelor's in Sociology.
209#
23 years old
How Acquired: Signed by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 15, 2006
College: North Texas
Cobbs finished his career at North Texas as the school's all-time leading rusher with 4,050 yards - making him only the 69th player in NCAA history to eclipse the 4,000-yard rushing mark… Cobbs holds the North Texas and Sun Belt Conference career records for rushing yards (4,050), rushing touchdowns (36), rushing attempts (818) and all-purpose yards (5,255)… Averaged 5.0 yards per carry over his career… One of only two running backs ever at North Texas to have two, 1,000-yard rushing seasons… Completed 2-of-3 passes with two touchdowns for a career pass efficiency rating of 407.1… Averaged 21.0 yards on 35 kickoff returns during his career… The first running back at North Texas to lead the nation in rushing and scoring, which he did as a junior in 2003… Earned two undergraduate degrees at North Texas, a bachelor's in Applied Arts and Science and a bachelor's in Sociology.
wannabee
Footballguy
But the Draft History going back to 1982 only lists these players as grads from North Texas:North Texas
Year Rd Sel# Player Pos. Team
1982 4 100 Louis Haynes LB Kansas City
1982 5 114 Tony Elliott NT New Orleans
1983 11 297 Mark Witte TE Tampa Bay
1989 3 79 Kim Phillips CB New Orleans
1991 6 145 Erric Pegram RB Atlanta
1991 6 165 Scott Bowles T San Francisco
1995 6 205 Anthony Bridges DB Arizona
2004 6 182 Cody Spencer OLB Oakland
He is an undrafted free agent from North Texas (the Mean Green). Here are his stats from last year:
RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
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Cobbs, Patrick 11 231 1237 83 1154 5.0 6 59 104.9
Not shabby, but also, let's remember that he is an UDFA, so Cobbs offers little other than depth.
Interesting. Staley should be the odd man out here, but it could be Humes instead. 
Looks like the compensation was the dreaded "undisclosed draft choice":
http://cbs4boston.com/sports/local_story_244162629.html
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FWP was an UDFA.
wannabee
Footballguy
agreed. But, I think all view FWP producing so early in his career as an anomoly. I hope it does work out for Cobbs. But, I do not see him pushing Haynes for time this early into the season.Plus, the think omitted is that Parker was able to go through camp with the Steelers and impress along the way for his opportunity.FWP was an UDFA.
Frenchy Fuqua
Footballguy
Steelers reportedly pick up Patriots running back in trade
Friday, September 01, 2006
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers today acquired rookie running back Patrick Cobbs from the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick, according to the Patriots' web site.
A spokesman for the Steelers would not immediately confirm the deal.
Cobb is a 5-9, 210-pounder who played at North Texas.
Friday, September 01, 2006
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Steelers today acquired rookie running back Patrick Cobbs from the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft pick, according to the Patriots' web site.
A spokesman for the Steelers would not immediately confirm the deal.
Cobb is a 5-9, 210-pounder who played at North Texas.
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Oh, for this year I certainly agree with you. So where do you think Duce ends up? Back in Philly?agreed. But, I think all view FWP producing so early in his career as an anomoly. I hope it does work out for Cobbs. But, I do not see him pushing Haynes for time this early into the season.Plus, the think omitted is that Parker was able to go through camp with the Steelers and impress along the way for his opportunity.FWP was an UDFA.
Good for Cobbs, and good for the Pats. Got a pick for a player they would have to cut.
He's an impressive young back. Good hands, great in the open field, hits the hold hard. Pats just had too much depth in the backfield to keep him. I think they would have liked to have put him to the practice squad, but he never would have made it there.
He's an impressive young back. Good hands, great in the open field, hits the hold hard. Pats just had too much depth in the backfield to keep him. I think they would have liked to have put him to the practice squad, but he never would have made it there.
The Jerk
Footballguy
And North Texas State, as it was then known, is the alma mater of one (Mean) Joe Greene. Some of you might have heard of him, although younger FBGs probably think all he ever did was drink a Coke in the dressing room tunnel.
Silverbacks
Footballguy
I graduated from North Texas as well and have seen Cobbs play probably more than I can remember. He is good, but remember who they played against too.
Cobbs was very good a couple years ago, but then again, North Texas wasn't exactly lighting it up through the air. Once Cobbs got hurt, another young back named Jemorrio Thomas had about 2K yards as a freshman.
Cobbs was very good a couple years ago, but then again, North Texas wasn't exactly lighting it up through the air. Once Cobbs got hurt, another young back named Jemorrio Thomas had about 2K yards as a freshman.
Nigel Tufnel
Footballguy
Is Humes going to make the team?
Hard to say. I personally believe that Humes will make it and Staley will be cut, but that's just a gut feeling at this point.
mektarus
Footballguy
Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
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Sheriff66
Footballguy
FWP down ???Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
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I think Lundy was drafted in the 5th or 6th round.Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
duaneok66
Footballguy
Lundy was drafted in the 6th round . . .Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
wannabee
Footballguy
you might read the thread, especially post 23 ....FWP down ???Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
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corpcow
Footballguy
It was injuries to Bettis and Staley that gave him the opportunity - the key is that he made the most of it and never let go of the starting role once they returned.
jetpack
Footballguy
Humes runs too upright. He's a project at best, Practice Squad at worst. Veron Hayes has disappointed this preseason. He's locked up a spot of course, but couldn't restle the goal-line back chores away from FWP. That's saying something. Expect to see him on 3rd down screens. Whatever. You all know already that Staley is old and runs like it. He'll make the team because of his experience, but this move shows the Steelers are very thin at the RB position and are concerned about it. Who's the handcuff to FWP? Hell if I know.reading comp down?you might read the thread, especially post 23 ....FWP down ???Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
I bet the Steelers gave up no more than a 7th for Cobb. This is symptomatic of Kevin Colbert drafts. They guy is a genius in the first 2 rounds, but then he just looses control. 3-7 is always a crap shoot with him. Donohoe was the opposite. They guy couldn't hit on a top pick to save his life (Chad Scott, Mark Bruener, Troy Edwards, etc.), but constantly got gems in the lower rounds (Earl Holmes, Chris Fu, Kris Brown, Carlos Emmons, etc.)
Also, knock off the "sarcasm or whatever is down" posts. Waste of space. TIA.
-jp
Boston
Footballguy
Agreed. He played well in the preseason although it was against second teamers. The one thing I didn't like about him was he seemed to go down upon contact. He didn't get much extra yardage. I'm sure the Pats only get a pick if he makes the Steelers and if that's the case it makes sense on both sides.Looks like we need to root for Gorin, Tucker and Cobbs as the better they do the better the pick the Pats will get. Between these three and some compensatory picks the Pats look to be pretty busy in those last few rounds next year.
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Being reported as a "conditional draft pick".
H8fulHuck
Footballguy
FWP and KreiderSteelers had the only starting backfield with undrafted free agents as starters.FWP was an UDFA.
The Duce is Loose. Guy has looked out of shape and off balance running the ball this year. I was hoping he'd be fresh after getting extra time on the pine to heal.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
I wouldn't say Colbert can't hit late although I don't recall when Colbert took over. So at a guess: Clark Haggans, Larry Foote, FWP, Chris Hope, Hines, Colclough, Ike Taylor but missed out on guys like Alonzo Jackson and Fred Gibson...Humes runs too upright. He's a project at best, Practice Squad at worst. Veron Hayes has disappointed this preseason. He's locked up a spot of course, but couldn't restle the goal-line back chores away from FWP. That's saying something. Expect to see him on 3rd down screens. Whatever. You all know already that Staley is old and runs like it. He'll make the team because of his experience, but this move shows the Steelers are very thin at the RB position and are concerned about it. Who's the handcuff to FWP? Hell if I know.reading comp down?you might read the thread, especially post 23 ....FWP down ???Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
I bet the Steelers gave up no more than a 7th for Cobb. This is symptomatic of Kevin Colbert drafts. They guy is a genius in the first 2 rounds, but then he just looses control. 3-7 is always a crap shoot with him. Donohoe was the opposite. They guy couldn't hit on a top pick to save his life (Chad Scott, Mark Bruener, Troy Edwards, etc.), but constantly got gems in the lower rounds (Earl Holmes, Chris Fu, Kris Brown, Carlos Emmons, etc.)
Also, knock off the "sarcasm or whatever is down" posts. Waste of space. TIA.
-jp
DrunkinDwarf
Footballguy
Colclough was a 2nd rounder, but otherwise some good points. I think Ike was a 4th rounder, which was a huge steal!I wouldn't say Colbert can't hit late although I don't recall when Colbert took over. So at a guess: Clark Haggans, Larry Foote, FWP, Chris Hope, Hines, Colclough, Ike Taylor but missed out on guys like Alonzo Jackson and Fred Gibson...Humes runs too upright. He's a project at best, Practice Squad at worst. Veron Hayes has disappointed this preseason. He's locked up a spot of course, but couldn't restle the goal-line back chores away from FWP. That's saying something. Expect to see him on 3rd down screens. Whatever. You all know already that Staley is old and runs like it. He'll make the team because of his experience, but this move shows the Steelers are very thin at the RB position and are concerned about it. Who's the handcuff to FWP? Hell if I know.reading comp down?you might read the thread, especially post 23 ....FWP down ???Aren't Mike Bell and Wali Lundy also UDFA's.
I bet the Steelers gave up no more than a 7th for Cobb. This is symptomatic of Kevin Colbert drafts. They guy is a genius in the first 2 rounds, but then he just looses control. 3-7 is always a crap shoot with him. Donohoe was the opposite. They guy couldn't hit on a top pick to save his life (Chad Scott, Mark Bruener, Troy Edwards, etc.), but constantly got gems in the lower rounds (Earl Holmes, Chris Fu, Kris Brown, Carlos Emmons, etc.)
Also, knock off the "sarcasm or whatever is down" posts. Waste of space. TIA.
-jp
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
I'm not sure if it's safe to respond to you... but yes I think this is an attempt to find a power back. Even though Cobbs isn't that big (compared to the Bus anywho) he does seem to excel through power running. I wouldn't mind taking a flier on him in Zealots seeing as he will most likely be on the roster seeing they just traded for him.
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I don't think Colbert can get credit for FWP. It was a Rooney who remembered him from his high school days that was the reason the Steelers invited him to camp.
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trader jake
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Anyone else think the Steelers should have just given up a 4th on draft day and had T.J. Duckett in their backfield already?
DrunkinDwarf
Footballguy
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
I don't think it matters all that much. That front office is one of the most cohesive front offices in the NFL. I just didn't think it was fair to say that Colbert hasn't hit late when he has found a good mix of role players and stars late.
