Trust has reigned between Randall Cobb and Aaron Rodgers for quite some time now, and moving to the New York Jets isn’t going to change much in “Aaron’s Gospel.”
From 2011 to 2018, Cobb caught the first 470 fly balls of his NFL career from his good friend. During that time, the Packers have made the playoffs six years in a row.
“We had the opportunity to play alongside him for a long time, mentioned Cobb on Monday after practice for the Jets, also referring to the presence in the workforce of Allen Lazard, Tim Boyle and Billy Turner, three other former Jets Packers who evolve within the first New York offensive unit in camp.
“We know what to expect, and what he expects of us. To play with legendary quarterbacks, it’s very particular the way they operate things. The way to anticipate passes and his calls for games, for example, ”described the veteran receiver, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday on August 22.
Now that the team has gone through its off-season practices and is in its third week of camp, players and coaches can see Rodgers acting almost like another coach on the field.
“Sometimes, when something new is presented (to a player), it may seem at first glance like a language that is unknown to him,” imagined head coach Robert Salah.
“And having guys like Randall and Allen around means they can translate into ‘wide receiver’ language, if you want. These moments are sometimes more crucial in a preparation camp than the coaching himself. »
Cobb not only has a detailed history with Rodgers, but also with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, fresh to the Jets after a failed stint at the helm of the Denver Broncos.
After eight seasons in Green Bay, Cobb spent two seasons in Texas (one with Dallas, the other with Houston) before returning to Wisconsin last year at Rodgers’ request.
Cobb is slowly recovering from an ankle injury that ended his 2022 season early, but he says he’s feeling great.
“It’s nice to be back on the pitch after a long process of getting back to form. I’m happy to be back; I take things day by day in order to take my wanders well. It won’t happen by magic. »
In addition to being a reliable receiver, Cobb has filled several roles since his NFL debut. He notably returned kicks and played in special teams.
Due to the departure of Braxton Berrios to Miami, a position is vacant for a returner. In career, Cobb returned 903 in the Goodell circuit.
” I am very enthusiastic. I believe that we have brought together the elements here to have a very good training. It’s about building it together. That’s none of Aaron Rodgers’ business. It’s the business of the New York Jets, and to play collectively at a high level in order to find ways to win games. »
2023-07-31 20:26:00
#RodgersCobb #meeting #York #long #history #invaluable #Jets #NFL
