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Cobb didn’t disappear when the Green Bay Packers finally did some hitting in practice. The second-round draft pick out of Kentucky made several nice catches Monday night, the Packers’ first training camp practice in pads.
Reported by the Associated Press
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Although Cobb is expected to make his most immediate contributions to the Packers as a returner, he also wants to prove he can play wide receiver. “I want to make an impact in any way I can and get us back to the Super Bowl,” Cobb said. “If that includes receiver, I’m happy to do it. ...” It won’t be easy. The Packers just re-signed free agent James Jones to an already well-stocked group of wide receivers that includes Greg Jennings, Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson. Playmaking TE Jermichael Finley is returning from an injury. There are only so many passes to go around and Cobb is going to have to prove himself worthy before breaking into the rotation. Meanwhile, he will contribute is expected to contribute on special teams, both in the return game and possibly as the holder on field goal attempts. McCarthy said Monday that he currently is considering Cobb as mainly a punt returner. Fellow rookie Alex Green will be in the mix as a kick returner.
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