Why I don’t think we should sign Cooper

[Bobhaze]

Hot sports opinion here: I don’t think the Cowboys need to sign Amari Cooper. Yes, I know I will take missiles for this but hear me out.

Yes, Cooper is an excellent receiver, I get that. Yes, he has played very well here and has had great chemistry with Dak most of the time. Yes, Jerry gave up a first rounder to get him. Understood. Yes, he’s a hard worker and good person off the field...I get that too. But here are my reasons why I don’t think it’s in the best interest of this team to sign Amari Cooper:

• First of all, having a big contract WR AND big dollar RB is not usually a common formula for a championship roster. In fact, I think the Zeke contract was a mistake but that’s another argument.

• I think saving that cap space to invest in other areas of the team would be smarter and have a bigger impact in both the short and long term. Having a deeper roster at multiple positions is how you get better! (Look at the niners last year- they were good at many positions very quickly) We need help at so many positions and we are sinking a fortune in positions that are easier to find talent (RB and WR)
  
  
• Michael Gallup will be in his third season, and I believe he’s ready to emerge even more as a go to receiver. Draft a WR in rounds 3-5, and/or sign a cheaper FA with some upside. (Side note: It’s an outdated idea to think you must always have a clear “#1 receiver”. All you need today are multiple receivers that are legit threats)

• We might be able to afford bringing Randall Cobb back plus a good rookie receiver. (This is a deep draft for receivers) Thus giving us more options and flexibility on a roster that needs a ton of help on the other side of the ball.

Honestly, I think this ship has sailed and I will be surprised if Cooper isn’t signed to a big contract. I like Amari Cooper and I know he will continue to be a great player. And I will certainly be thrilled if keeping him proves we wrong, which could easily happen.

But....I don’t think keeping Amari Cooper is a cornerstone to a championship. Just my opinion.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The Cowboys spent a 1st rounder just 17 months ago to get him. They will resign him. Otherwise they will have to spend additional draft capital to get another WR to take his place.

 

[CATCH17]

Dallas builds teams based on the 90s and it’s and easy sale to the fan base.

Gotta have those triplets.

 

[Bobhaze]

The Cowboys spent a 1st rounder just 17 months ago to get him. They will resign him.

I get that. But is that the wisest decision now to sign him as the highest or second highest paid receiver in the league? Legit question.

 

[Bobhaze]

Dallas builds teams based on the 90s and it’s and easy sale to the fan base.

Gotta have those triplets.

Yeah, I predict we will sign him- I just don’t think it is good roster building.

 

[Corso]

May whatever end result happens... let it be good for our team.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I get that. But is that the wisest decision now to sign him as the highest or second highest paid receiver in the league? Legit question.

You willing to let a resource you just spent a 1st round pick on to walk out the door? Then turn around and spend another high draft pick a month from now trying to replace him? What if that player busts out? Then you have to spend yet another high draft pick on a WR. Pay Cooper. That is the cost of doing business now because the Cowboys didn't extend him at the time of the trade. He is a proven player. Draft picks aren't. 2nd, 3rd, 4th highest paid WR doesn't matter. Other WR will get more than him each year. 2-3 years from now it won't seem like such an unreasonable deal.

 

[DandyDon52]

Hot sports opinion here: I don’t think the Cowboys need to sign Amari Cooper. Yes, I know I will take missiles for this but hear me out.

Yes, Cooper is an excellent receiver, I get that. Yes, he has played very well here and has had great chemistry with Dak most of the time. Yes, Jerry gave up a first rounder to get him. Understood. Yes, he’s a hard worker and good person off the field...I get that too. But here are my reasons why I don’t think it’s in the best interest of this team to sign Amari Cooper:

• First of all, having a big contract WR AND big dollar RB is not usually a common formula for a championship roster. In fact, I think the Zeke contract was a mistake but that’s another argument.

• I think saving that cap space to invest in other areas of the team would be smarter and have a bigger impact in both the short and long term. Having a deeper roster at multiple positions is how you get better! (Look at the niners last year- they were good at many positions very quickly) We need help at so many positions and we are sinking a fortune in positions that are easier to find talent (RB and WR)
  
  
• Michael Gallup will be in his third season, and I believe he’s ready to emerge even more as a go to receiver. Draft a WR in rounds 3-5, and/or sign a cheaper FA with some upside. (Side note: It’s an outdated idea to think you must always have a clear “#1 receiver”. All you need today are multiple receivers that are legit threats)

• We might be able to afford bringing Randall Cobb back plus a good rookie receiver. (This is a deep draft for receivers) Thus giving us more options and flexibility on a roster that needs a ton of help on the other side of the ball.

Honestly, I think this ship has sailed and I will be surprised if Cooper isn’t signed to a big contract. I like Amari Cooper and I know he will continue to be a great player. And I will certainly be thrilled if keeping him proves we wrong, which could easily happen.

But....I don’t think keeping Amari Cooper is a cornerstone to a championship. Just my opinion.

your right, but you know jerry, he will keep him tag or high contract.
The jones boys are still our GM , so all we can do is wait and see what mike can do with what they give him.

 

[PUSHfold]

I think Coop is worth a contract here...he's definitely good enough for one.

 

[cowboyec]

he saved our season after we got him.
i don't know toward the end of last season if he was hurt or not...seemed like it...but he's proven enough to me he was worth the trade.
keep him.

 

[Stash]

The Cowboys spent a 1st rounder just 17 months ago to get him. They will resign him. Otherwise they will have to spend additional draft capital to get another WR to take his place.

Bingo! The Cowboys locked themselves into a new contract the second they sent a 1st round pick to Oakland for him.

 

[Bobhaze]

You willing to let a resource you just spent a 1st round pick on to walk out the door? Then turn around and spend another high draft pick a month from now trying to replace him? What if that player busts out? Then you have to spend yet another high draft pick on a WR. Pay Cooper. That is the cost of doing business now because the Cowboys didn't extend him at the time of the trade. He is a proven player. Draft picks aren't. 2nd, 3rd, 4th highest paid WR doesn't matter. Other WR will get more than him each year. 2-3 years from now it won't seem like such an unreasonable deal.

Good points. I guess I would have never made that trade to begin with. JJ loves him some WRs. Since the Cooper trade was made, we are 15-10, with 1 wild card playoff win. That’s certainly not to say Cooper didn’t help. He certainly did in 2018. But in the end, I don’t think signing him long term is a big cornerstone for our roster. It’s a philosophy thing for me.

 

[fivetwos]

The best value at 17 is going to be Jeudy or Lamb when they slip.

Should work it out with Prescott already because they are going to eventually cave....and tag Cooper.

If the draft goes your way you lift the tag.

 

[fivetwos]

Hot sports opinion here: I don’t think the Cowboys need to sign Amari Cooper. Yes, I know I will take missiles for this but hear me out.

Yes, Cooper is an excellent receiver, I get that. Yes, he has played very well here and has had great chemistry with Dak most of the time. Yes, Jerry gave up a first rounder to get him. Understood. Yes, he’s a hard worker and good person off the field...I get that too. But here are my reasons why I don’t think it’s in the best interest of this team to sign Amari Cooper:

• First of all, having a big contract WR AND big dollar RB is not usually a common formula for a championship roster. In fact, I think the Zeke contract was a mistake but that’s another argument.

• I think saving that cap space to invest in other areas of the team would be smarter and have a bigger impact in both the short and long term. Having a deeper roster at multiple positions is how you get better! (Look at the niners last year- they were good at many positions very quickly) We need help at so many positions and we are sinking a fortune in positions that are easier to find talent (RB and WR)
  
  
• Michael Gallup will be in his third season, and I believe he’s ready to emerge even more as a go to receiver. Draft a WR in rounds 3-5, and/or sign a cheaper FA with some upside. (Side note: It’s an outdated idea to think you must always have a clear “#1 receiver”. All you need today are multiple receivers that are legit threats)

• We might be able to afford bringing Randall Cobb back plus a good rookie receiver. (This is a deep draft for receivers) Thus giving us more options and flexibility on a roster that needs a ton of help on the other side of the ball.

Honestly, I think this ship has sailed and I will be surprised if Cooper isn’t signed to a big contract. I like Amari Cooper and I know he will continue to be a great player. And I will certainly be thrilled if keeping him proves we wrong, which could easily happen.

But....I don’t think keeping Amari Cooper is a cornerstone to a championship. Just my opinion.

Thanks for saying this, but you forgot that the guy couldnt care less if he wins or not, and has a chronic foot problem.....

I do realize he loves being in Dallas, but he takes that a bit too far for my taste as he refuses to join the team for road trips.

Another good, not great, player who will be paid as great....who doesnt think winning is all that important, and doesnt care if he is removed from the field with the season on the line.

Just because you made a mistake and traded a 1st for a player, doesnt mean the remedy is to compound the mistake and give him a big contract.....especially with the deepest WR draft in some time staring you in the face.

Take this money and spend it on defense.

But no, our top 5 paid QB also needs a top supporting cast around him, so we have to bring this guy back. We can look forward to him living up to this deal at home against weak opponents I suppose, because you wont find him on the road against tough ones.

 

[CATCH17]

Yeah, I predict we will sign him- I just don’t think it is good roster building.

It’s not but good roster building has gone out the window here I think.

They spend all their resources in the wrong areas.

I just can’t believe what we are about to handover to Dak and how we are going to try to win with that contract.

 

[Tussinman]

Not a fan of giving someone whose literally disappeared in the 2nd half of the season in 2 out of the 3 last seasons.......

Is that really someone you want to give 3 years of elite high dollar guaranteed money to ?

Would you rather have Byron Jones + 2 upgrade DT's for the similiar total price and draft a WR in the 2nd round (stacked WR class by the way) or keep an injury prone Cooper ?

 

[MojaveJT]

Not a fan of giving someone whose literally disappeared in the 2nd half of the season in 2 out of the 3 last seasons.......

Is that really someone you want to give 3 years of elite high dollar guaranteed money to ?

Would you rather have Byron Jones + 2 upgrade DT's for the similiar total price and draft a WR in the 2nd round (stacked WR class by the way) or keep an injury prone Cooper ?

And to add to your point, he disappears in games that aren’t at home. A WR getting that kind of money should be balling out in 80%-90% of the games. I like Cooper and welcomed his arrival but I’m not so sure it’s the best to give him the huge contract.

 

[Tussinman]

• Michael Gallup will be in his third season, and I believe he’s ready to emerge even more as a go to receiver. Draft a WR in rounds 3-5, and/or sign a cheaper FA with some upside. (Side note: It’s an outdated idea to think you must always have a clear “#1 receiver”. All you need today are multiple receivers that are legit threats)

Keep Cobb, Draft a WR in the 2nd round, and start Gallup.

You'd essentially at that point have three starting WR's with 2nd round grades and a TE who will also be upgraded as well (along with 3 pro bowl caliber lineman and the highest paid RB in the league).

How much more freaking talent do you need ?

 

[Kaiser]

Not a fan of giving someone whose literally disappeared in the 2nd half of the season in 2 out of the 3 last seasons.......

He was injured last year and still finished 8th in the NFL in receiving yardage. You don't make that guy the highest paid WR but you don't let him walk either.

 

[Tussinman]

He was injured last year and still finished 8th in the NFL in receiving yardage. You don't make that guy the highest paid WR but you don't let him walk either.

Gallup started 4 less games and only has 80 less yards....... (his yards don't impress me).

Agreed that you don't let him walk but you also have to call it like it is. Both his pro bowls for the cowboys where alternates and he's never made all-pro team. He's a very solid starter but not elite (basically a slightly less exagerrated Byron Jones). If his agent thinks he can easily get 20million a year then you tell him to kick rocks