The next two games are somewhat critical to Dobson because LaFell could return Week 7 vs. the Jets. Last week we saw them work Keshawn Martin in a little bit, I’m not sure if that’s a reflection on Dobson or just the overall attempt to get a look at the lower end roster guys against the Jags.
But I think the experimentation will subside against the Cowboys and Colts on the road and that means Dobson should once again be a starter. So far this season Dobson has done nothing to make me think he’s anything different than what I thought he was – an average receiver with better than average size. You’re right – he doesn’t really make plays after the catch. Most of the time he’s catching the ball with his body and going to the ground afterwards.
He had a good game against the Bills just by making the catches he was supposed to make. But has he really ever done anything to make you go “wow”? I can think of plays by LaFell/Edelman/Amendola over and over the last couple seasons that have.
So while I’m not closing the book on him entirely these next two games might be his last chance to really show he can do something dynamic.
