Important Background on P. Cobbs

[Box_O_Rocks]

Projo notebook opens with Cobbs too...
http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20060829_29patsjo.31e734c.html

Cobbs, one of only 69 players in NCAA history to eclipse 4,000 career rushing yards (4,050), led the nation in rushing in 2003 with 152.7 yards per game and also in scoring, with 11.5 points a game.

After that effort, he said, the school had a celebration that was attended by the school's most famous football alum, Mean Joe Greene "I got to sit next to him; he's a pretty good guy," Cobbs said of Greene, who is now a scout for the Steelers.
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Coach Bill Belichick noted Cobbs' effectiveness in the running game, and yesterday said that Cobbs has also shown some ability on special teams, which is likely where he will get most of his playing time if he makes the team.

But Cobbs doesn't care what he's asked to do.

"I'll be honored to do anything, however this thing works out," he said.

 

[arrellbee]

Well, it seems like there is a pattern of an undrafted rookie making the team about every year. It would look like candidates this year would be Cobbs and Woods. It will be fascinating to see what happens.

 

[Seneschal2]

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=35585

This is a good football player. His size (5-8, 206) and slow 40 (4.71) were the primary reasons for him not being drafted. Other than his 40 time, his Pro Day numbers were decent:

4.22 short shuttle... 7.12 in the 3-cone... 32" vertical... 9'6" broad jump... 20 reps of 225 pounds

Poor field conditions may have contributed to that 4.71...as he ran again indoors and posted a 4.47 and 4.51 during another workout at UT-Arlington.

Looking beyond the numbers, he's a strong inside runner with excellent vision. Also a decent blocker and good receiver.

I think he sticks...possibly practice squad -- maybe NFLE.

Thoughts from those who've seen him?

 

[T-ShirtDynasty]

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/showthread.php?t=35585

Good call.