The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item. ... The Packers want to upgrade their return game while also taking receiver Cobb out of that job.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky reminded readers, Cobb, who has three career special teams touchdowns on returns, will take on an even greater role on offense this season after
the departure of James Jones. After Jeremy Ross was released and Cobb sustained a knee injury early last season, the Packers turned to rookie cornerback Micah Hyde as their primary returner. Hyde ranked fifth in the NFL last season in punt return average (12.3 yards per return) and had one touchdown. But the Packers struggled all season on kickoff returns, ranking 30th with a 20.3-yard average. Hyde is expected to have a larger role on defense this season, perhaps even moving to safety. For fantasy football owners in leagues that include return yardage in the scoring system, Cobb's reduced numbers in that department will hopefully be offset by his offensive production.
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