22, played alongside Rodgers for eight seasons in Green Bay and earned Pro Bowl honors in 2014. He noted Wednesday he'd like more input in the team's decision-making process.Ĭobb, who turns 31 on Aug. Rodgers joined the Packers for training camp this week after skipping the team's organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. Gutekunst said Rodgers always has been part of those conversations and the difference this year is in how they incorporate his input. Gutekunst added that the move probably wouldn’t have been possible “without Aaron adjusting his contract and kicking some money out.”Įven as he said this, Gutekunst noted that he isn’t relinquishing control over any personnel decisions. This is a very important thing for Aaron, and that’s why we did it.” “Seeing him last night just kind of reminded me of what kind of impact he’ll have in our locker room for our football team. “Obviously without Aaron, I don’t think we would probably be pursuing that, but he’s still a really good player,” Gutekunst said of Cobb. The Packers have added both Cobb and offensive tackle Dennis Kelly since opening training camp Wednesday. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst was straightforward Thursday in saying that the team acquired Cobb from the Houston Texans for an undisclosed draft pick because Rodgers wanted him. Randall Cobb can thank MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers for triggering the veteran receiver’s return to the Green Bay Packers.
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