Quote:It wouldn't surprise me if Cobb gets a $9mil or more on his next contract. He's 2 years younger than Tate and had similar production yardage wise last year while scoring 8 more TDs. 3 years younger than Decker and was way more productive last season. (Granted Cobb had Rodgers and Decker had Vick/Smith.) Cobb undoubtedly will also be asked to contribute more on ST than Tate (who I'm aware does contribute to ST) and Decker thus upping the price tag on him a little more IMO.

 

While you are correct regarding of the age differences of the WRs,  when Golden Tate and Eric Decker signed their contracts,  they were a year closer to the age that Randall Cobb will be when he signs his contract.

 

Good point regarding Cobb's TD and overall production.   My guess is Cobb will be used more often on Punt Returns than the Lions used Tate in his first season with the team.   I only recall Tate being used once the entire season as a Punt Returner and that was early in the road playoff game vs. the Cowboys.

 

Though I believe that Cobb will get more lucrative contracts than Decker and Tate did,  even when factoring in the % of the salary cap increase,  I think it's more likely that Cobb averages $ 9 million or less per season than he averages over $ 9 million.    My gut feeling is Cobb will get between $ 8.5 million and $ 9 million per season,  which would be quite a jump from Cobb's rookie contract as a late 2nd Round pick.

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