Lately on these forums it seems like people are making posts talking about Kenton Keith as our featured running back, and Cobb doing special teams along with back-up running back.
Does anyone even know the status of Keith? Is he even healthy enough to take on full time carries for this team after missing the entire 2009 season?
I think we just need to keep Cobb as our #1 RB, bring Keith into training camp see how he performs (if he can even stay healthy) re-negotiate his contract and maybe keep him as a situational running back and go find a kick returner.
IMO Keith’s done with football.If he wants to try somewhere else, I say let him.His contract isn’t worth the little amount he plays.However, I do have a feeling we’ll at least see him at TC since Obie and MB are very high on him.
Cobb has earned himself into being a fan favourite when he arrived as an unknown in these parts.....that's huge in my opinion. He has performed brilliantly and will probably steadily improve even more as time goes on and he learns the Canadian game. It's still hard to believe how well he did in his first year's experience with Canadian football.
And besides, we needed a good excuse to sell fresh, hot and buttery corn on the cob in the stadium........and the "cob heads" fans are wearing......... :lol:
I don’t think Cobb is good enough to be the starting RB for this team. If he’s our feature back we at least need to bring in a short-yardage specialist, because Cobb is BRUTAL in that regard.
There are a couple of backs available as FA.
Robertson from Toronto and Wes Cates from Sask.
Either could be had for less than KK and they might be a better fit.
I think the old clock is ticking on KKs time in the Steel City!
IMO Cobb has earned the starters position. KK needs to be the best back in camp and even then would likely have to settle for 1B status. His is a contract I'd like to rid the team of to make cap space elsewhere. The strongest position on the team last year was RB and that was without KK
I’d take Cobb over either Robertson or Cates. There’s no need to go fishing when you’ve got the trophy fish at home.
I’d say let Keith and Cobb battle it out in training camp for the starter’s job. However, I think Cobb will take it. If Keith was actually injured all year then I don’t think there’s much chance for a RB to bounce back from an injury like that and become an elite back again. If he wasn’t injured the whole time then the coaching staff has already made their decision.
We’ve got a good young RB on his way to becoming great. Now is no time to look back.
All 3 Backs KK Robertson or Cates. all had Injuries last year.
so your taking a Chance on any of them ..
Only Difference is KK is under Contract here.
Cobb Prove he could stay healthy a Full Season.
Somthing The Ticats have had Issues with at RB ..
Cobb is Starter till someone Proves they are better .
Better is better as Obie Says.
For that to happen
they have to Impress the Coaches in Camp
Make the Roster
Then Say Healthy and Stay on top
Get hurt and you could be on the Bench Quickly
Maybe even see a Pink Slip in your locker Stall.
For now let see what Obie has up his Sleeve
Sit back and Enjoy his work..
I think we could possibly unload Keith to Edmonton for one of their DB's.They've got all the DB's they need and then some, but are a little thin at RB, we have all the RB's we need but are a little thin at DB.Keith can probably still dominate.