It’s not an infatuation with Beasley. Its a recognition that he is a reliable clutch reciever who is a known factor. There is no need to try to diminish his abilities just because he wanted more money. As you said the only way replacing him with Cobb is an improvement is if he plays. That remains to be seen.
Cobb is a proven guy to be a stop gap for a season when they are trying to make a run. Beasley’s real replacement should come in the draft and there are a lot of guys who can provide what he did.
Yeah they are both excellent slot receivers but different in their own ways. Cobb did not have a good season last year with the injuries. But prior to that he was consistently a better receiver than Beasley. Should be interesting to see how Cobb fits into the offense. Either way this is obviously a short term move and it would be great to get a rookie up to speed over the course of this season.
definitely different players, Cobb can break plays when healthy. I also hope we get a guy to groom, think we will.
I am sure there are other players that have equal or better skills but my point is that there is no need to try to diminish Beasley just because he wanted more money. He is still a good clutch reciever regardless of who he plays for.
Beasely is average. He’s slow, little, can’t block, and has 0 game outside of the slot. He’s a niche player.
Like I said... both extremes are ridiculous.
Yeah he isn't good when they do try him on the outside. He is a very specialized player. He is really good at what he does from the slot but he is limited and it makes our offense more predictable. There is nothing wrong about pointing out his weaknesses. Of course he has his strengths too which is why I would have kept Beasley around if he was still being paid in the 4-5 mil range. But he was able to get more money elsewhere. I'll be very surprised if he even meets last years productivity with the Bills. But that's how most free agent signings go. They rarely live up to the contracts they sign and are cut in a year or two. Good for Beasley to get the money while he can though.
You do remember a few years ago there was an issue with some WR because they said he couldnt play the X or He plays the X so they couldnt move him? I do think the pigeon their WRs to play a certain spot. Not that I think Beasley could ever play outside. He was right were he was supposed to be and I have always said that there was some value in that and there was. Your extreme is not about the numbers. Beasley has been your whipping post for years. Always negative about the player so yeah I would put you on one side of the extreme. Its just a ridiculous stance to me and the same for the ones that are crying about him leaving. Beasley was good but we can (and did if he stays healthy) get better.
It was clear Dak needed Beasley in 2016, so I backed off my criticism of Cole that year.
