Comments on: Will Packers Put Cobb In Wildcat?

By: Kristofer from Oshkosh

Kristofer from Oshkosh — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:30:48 +0000

I like this article. Every once in a while i come back and read it again, especially the part about “the packers could field the best offense ever this season”. That is a true statement. To iltarion, who posted above, the reason why no one is thinking about letting Cobb take the snap rather than Rodgers is because you always want your best player on the field. Aaron Rodgers is the Packers best player. He gives them the best chance to win, why take him out of the game? It makes absolutely no sense, even third and one plays. Lets say the packers did take him out in that situation: all of a sudden the team is playing all run and no pass, we lose the series. Do you see what im getting at?

By: David

David — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:06:08 +0000

You all are going to love this guy. Was sad to see him leave early, but he has been so good and integral to our offense since he was a true freshman we got to enjoy him for longer than most college stars. You drafted a younger, even more versatile version of Hines Ward, including his blocking ability. Can’t wait to watch him in a Packers uniform.

By: iltarion

iltarion — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:14:58 +0000

Though I agree with the logic that you want the ball in A-Rodge’s hands most the time, I think people are selling this idea short. If it is 3rd and 1 or less and you’ve already decided on a run, then why not let Cobb take the snap? Cobb could also be a dangerous weapon around the goal line, either in the backfield or taking the snap.

You can also line up in the Big 5, and then shift Cobb into the backfield and have the run/pass option.

Love everything this guy brings to the table. Can’t wait to see him in pads. If everyone can stay healthy, our Big 5 may look like this- Jennings/wide left, Nelson/wide right, Finley split out on Jennings side, Driver and Cobb in the slots. Big OUCH for defenses.

By: David

David — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:45:47 +0000

Nick: True about not wanting to take Rodgers out, but consider 2 point conversions and opening up the possibility for fake punts, considering the fact that he[Cobb] was the holder at KYU.

Fake Punts... not going to happen. He's not a punter... that's probably the only offensive swiss army knife he doesn't have. Fake Field Goals and PATS. That's what he could be used for. He was Kentucky's placekicking holder. I don't think you'd see the Wildcat out of the Packers. If anything... I could see a Halfback Pass.. probably to Finley. The last few seasons the Packers killed people with the long pass out of 3rd and 1. They might have to come up with something new if the other teams finally figure out that you should cover Jennings or Nelson when they are streaking down the field on a short yardage play.

By: jeremy

jeremy — Thu, 05 May 2011 17:14:16 +0000

I was going to post but you just already said exactly what I would have written.

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By: DS

DS — Thu, 05 May 2011 04:24:13 +0000

True about not wanting to take Rodgers out, but consider 2 point conversions and opening up the possibility for fake punts, considering the fact that he[Cobb] was the holder at KYU.

By: Abe Frohman

Abe Frohman — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:33:26 +0000

I don’t see McCarthy taking the ball out of Rodgers’ hands in a critical situation. I just don’t. So, all this talk is wonderful, and I’d bet we’ll see some of it in preseason to give defenses something to prepare for. We may see it towards the end of a game when the game is already decided – again for the same reason.

Would it be fun? yes. Would it be exciting? yes. Would you still feel that way if Cobb fumbled in a critical situation and lost the game for us? MM doesn’t want to find out the hard wya.

By: Lumpy Gravy

Lumpy Gravy — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:48:13 +0000

Presumably you posit this view based on the fact that NFL defenses will not be fooled, so-to-speak, by such gadget play calling due to their higher-than-college-level skillset and football acumen. However, the talent level of the offensive players and coaches around Cobb will also be greater (one may even go so far as to say substantially so) in Green Bay, so who is to say that they won’t be able to utilize the upgraded talent to some positive effect? Obviously it won’t work every time, or even the majority of the time, but as mentioned in the quotation above, if employed sparingly and in the proper situations, it could be quite effective. After all, if the Dolphins saw success (albeit diminishing over time) with Ronnie Brown taking Wildcat snaps, does it not bode even better, given Cobb’s skillset and the arguably much better talent/coaching in Green Bay, for the Packers?

In any event, I recall seeing a link (which I did not follow) to an article which indicated that McCarthy has mentioned that they didn’t draft Cobb in order to run Wildcat plays.