Cobb to the Argos?

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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And I didn’t see that in Cobourne in Montreal. Their line often opened up huge holes for him, and Calvillo kept the linebackers honest with his deep throws and, surprisingly, his mobility, meaning he could get extra yards once he got through. Never once saw him run into the back of his blockers.

But you’re right that Cobourne is more likely to drop his shoulder to get that extra yard or two than Cobb, which is why I give him the slight edge. But don’t be surprised if Cobb does well somewhere else.

And I still want to see a true fullback to complement whoever we have as runningback.

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This would actually make sense for the blue team. I hate Cobb as a starting runningback but he still has great hands and pretty good speed. He would compliment Boyd nicely IMO. Makes sense for us too, if we can get a draft pick or another Canadian player already on their roster thats a win for us.

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a true fullback does not exist anymore, we did have fournier who im almost guarnteed could have gotten us a yard when we needed in 9/10 times, but Gibson was an idiot and didnt use a fullback

fullback is a lost art in football, even if we got one, seldom we’d use him

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Not sure it’s entirely a lost art. there is still a need for it once in awhile. And with a new OC and new RB coach, I’m still hopeful for this year.

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Isn’t that the truth. On that third and goal play from last year’s home loss to Calgary, my five year old nephew knew Cobb was going to get stuffed, and he was asleep.

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Is this official?? That McDaniels is actually on the trade block. I’ve seen some speculation but what proof is there that this is true?

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None really.
Other teams have said they want him but thats about it. I don’t see Obie moving him unless he gets a sweat deal.

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In today's Spec, Obie admits that Cobb is now expendable.

[url=http://www.thespec.com/sports/ticats/article/486181--ticats-sign-runner-cobourne]http://www.thespec.com/sports/ticats/ar ... r-cobourne[/url]
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nobody will trade for cobb knowing he's going to be FA. all the argos have to do is wait it out.

doesn't help the cats but it is a classy thing to do instead of stringing cobb along and releasing him in training camp.

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I wonder if the Boatmen will buy all the Cobb Heads the TiCats have sold us. :thdn: :oops: :oops:

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Teams will trade for him if they figure that 6 or so other teams will be battling for his services.Trading for him means a) you won’t have to pay through the nose to get him b) you’re guaranteed to land him on your team.

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But 6 or so other teams aren’t going to try and sign him.

The only teams I could see signing Cobb are T.O and Saskatchewan. Even Saskatchewan still has Hugh Charles and Wes Cates.

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Did you ever see the Stamps needing to sign Lumsden?No but they did.6 or so teams is an exaggeration but you get my point.Let’s say the Argo’s REALLY want Cobb to back up Boyd.But they caught wind that IF the Cats release him, the Stamps, Al’s, Bombers, Riders and Lions will be after him.They figure why take a chance, take a couple draft picks and we’ll get Cobb cheap on salary and we’re guranteed to get him.Not saying it will work like that but alot of the time it can.

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Exactly. They signed him. They didn’t trade for him. By waiting for him to become a free agent, they were able to pick him up for a modest salary since a) Winnipeg was the only other team interested and b) Lumsden really wanted to be in Alberta to stay close to Canada’s National Bobsleigh training facilities.

I don’t know how much Cobb is currently paid, but chances are a team will be able to pay him less if he becomes a free agent. Look at the RBs around the league. There will be no bidding war for Cobb.

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chances are there wont be a bidding war for him, ill actually be surprised if anyone even picks him up. But what 15 is saying is right. giving up a second or third round draft pick is nothing, and they would get him at his current contract. As for the Lumsden point how could they trade for him he wasn’t on a team… :roll:

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Might even work out a deal for the good old "Future Considerations". I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

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Im not sure it's fair to use Lumsden as an example in this case. Lumsden is Canadian and could play special teams if asked to do so. Not to mention his potential is through the roof. Cobb is american and likely won't be able to play the special teams.Despite being durable, he doesn't have the potential that Lumsden had.

If Obie plays his cards right, he might be able to get a late round pick and/or a neg lister(which is fine), but there is no chance of getting a 2nd round draft pick for him.

You can tell yourself a bunch of teams are going to inquire about Cobb but the reality is not very many are, most teams are set at the position.

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from rick zamperin

Ticats set to release Otis Floyd and DeAndra Cobb.
Ticats GM Bob O'Billovich says he spoke with Otis Floyd this morning and said it was a difficult chat because of his respect for Floyd.
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i should have waited till the dust settled. now drew edwards says -

Team sources say that release of #Ticats LB Floyd and RB Cobb is not imminent. Both to be given time to figure out their options.
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I would keep Cobb and play him at slot. He is great in the open field. Also, while incoonsistent, he has gaine over 1,000 yards the past 2 seasons. Not chump change. Avon actually didn't reach the 1,000 yard mark last year.

Also, is the new MLB good enough to replace Floyd? I would have tried to land Lobandhan.