Interseptopus
Footballguy
Nelson and Cobb make a combined 25 million next year - factI try not to be negative on these boards but this is one of the worst posts I have ever seen. I don't think you got anything right.
Adams is the future #1 receiver for the Packers for the next 5-10 years (if he isn't already - he drew Rhodes all game against MIN, not Nelson) ... he's not going anywhere. I would take him in a vacuum over the other two any day of the week. Cobb hasn't proven he can play elite at the slot, let alone outside (where the big boys play!). Adams' talent, size, and athleticism is substantially more valuable in the NFL than what Cobb brings to the table.
Both Nelson and Cobb have their deals expiring in 2018. Cutting either one results in massive cap savings (Cobb - $9.5M, Nelson - $10M+) with relatively modest dead money hits ($2-$3M each). One of them seems likely to get released next year. Nelson is on the wrong side of 30 and Cobb hasn't lived up to his contract. Since Nelson is 32, though, and Adams has essentially taken over his duties, Nelson is probably the odd man out. That said, they do have the cap space to carry all three (even with a new deal for Adams) and could let both WRs go the next year (while drafting younger replacements) and get massive compensatory picks back.
The fact that you think Adams is gone unless he signs for $3M is ludicrous. The guy is going to get paid $10M+/year by the Packers and be our #1 receiver for the next decade. He was a top draft pick, top collegiate producer, and has developed into a top NFL receiver. He's going to get paid and is not going anywhere.
Comparing Allison to Adams is insane. The guy is not within three tiers of talent, draft status, or production at any level of the game. Allison is a replacement level player, at best.
Rodgers needs a new contract next year - fact
Matthews is taking up a large amount of money next year - fact (I believe 15 million)
If you wish to debate why Adams is so good that GB deserves to dedicate even more money to their WR position I'd be glad to discuss that, but the numbers don't add up. You think he' sgoing to be paid 10 million... so you think GB should dedicate 20% of it's salary cap to 3 WRs? And then probably another 15% to Rodgers, and 10% to Matthews... so almost 50% of GB's salary toward 5 players... not smart and not likely to happen
Nelson is likely gone after next season, or signed to a more friendly deal. Cobb is only 27... and he is likely resigned after next season or even before next season.
What GB will be willing to pay Adams will not be equal to his value on the open market.
And I did not compare Allison to Adams. I said they like Allison and he shows promise. IMO adams walks, Cobb resigned. GB drafts a WR round 2 next year to fill Adams' role and to be the future WR1. If TT can draft any position, it's WR.
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