The man Aaron Rodgers walked off Lambeau Field with for the last time will now be joining him in a New York Jets uniform.
When it comes to football in New York, the Aaron Rodgers offseason saga has dominated the headlines. It seems like almost every move the New York Jets have made has been with potentially having him as their quarterback in mind.
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They hired former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett to be their new offensive coordinator, and many speculated it could help lure Rodgers to Gotham due to their history with the Packers. In the early days of NFL free agency, they snagged talented wide receiver and Green Bay veteran Allen Lazard.
They even signed former Aaron Rodgers backup Tim Boyle just a couple of weeks before they were finally able to finalize a trade to bring the future Hall-of-Famer to the Empire State. Well, it looks like the New York Jets making moves to appease their new quarterback did not end there.
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On Wednesday morning, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news that the organization had agreed to a one-year deal with free agent wide receiver Randall Cobb. Terms of the deal have not yet been revealed but it is unlikely to be a very expensive deal. Ten of his 12 seasons in the league have been with Rodgers in Green Bay.
There had been speculation before the four-time NFL MVP was traded to the New York Jets that Cobb joining him with Gang Green was a strong possibility. The two have been good friends for years and he was often a top target for Rodgers in the previous decade. Earning Pro Bowl honors and nearly 1,300 yards receiving in 2014.
Cobb is no longer the big play threat he used to be, however, he is still a valuable slot receiver who — along with Lazard — should help make the transition easier for teammates as they adjust to Hackett’s new system this summer.