Would Cowboys trade Amari Cooper?

[kevm3]

Why in the world would we trade away one of the few strong points on our team, which is the receiving core? So we can stockpile more draftpicks which could easily be a miss versus a proven guy? Amari came here and our offense transformed.

 

[fivetwos]

I think the timing of the acceleration of the SB is wrong.

Could very well be.

I can see having those rules in place per collective bargaining....its a detriment to players being cut...

But in the case of a trade it doesn't seem fair that the accelerated money prevents it. Two willing parties...everyone wins.

A straight up cut, yep that's different.

 

[ksg811]

Something is not right about this article. Cooper is guaranteed $40 million. That's his $10 million salary in 2020, his $10 million signing bonus and his $20 million 2021 salary, all guaranteed. If the Cowboys trade him in 2020 I believe they have the option to take the full cap impact of $40 million this year, but they only have $28 million in CAP room right now. If they cut Poe and Worley they have to take another roughly $5 million cap hit. There is no save of Cooper's $20 million 2021 salary because his salary is guaranteed.

Salary guarantees are paid and hit the cap of the team paying them. Prorated bonuses stay with the team that paid it.

In Cooper’s case, the Cowboys would only be on the hook for his $10m bonus (split $2m this year and $8m next) and the prorated portion of this year’s salary for games played.

 

[starfan1]

Let me start this by saying. I never understood why some people don’t like Amari Cooper. I get that his “body language” and “facial expressions” turn some folks off.

that being said. Cooper has come through for the cowboys in a bunch of big games and made a ton of big plays for the cowboys.

He is legit like a top 7 receiver in the whole league. He is in the group of receivers right after the very elite.

even now, Cooper is #5 in receiving yards in The whole league and that’s including 2 games of playing with trash at QB.

That being said. I take a first rounder for him. Lamb is the future.

If you DO trade Cooper though. Then you have to resign Cedric Wilson and Michael Gallup when they become free agents.


I think the same folks ripping Cooper for his body language would also complain about a receiver who shouts and screams on the sideline too and causes a bit of a ruckus. There’s no pleasing some folks.

Im more concerned about his injury history than body language. Hes a baller though youre right

 

[jjktkk]

From PFT, I thought this might make for some good conversation and debate:

The Cowboys seem to be in fire sale mode, particularly in the midst of a “this is fine” fire on the defensive side of the ball. Here’s the question: Would they trade offensive players, too?

There’s one name to wonder about as the trade deadline approaches, in our view. Receiver Amari Cooper.

Yes, the Cowboys gave up a first-round pick to get him two years ago. Yes, they gave him a new contract after the 2019 season ended.

But consider these facts. First, CeeDee Lamb fell into their laps after Cooper re-signed. Second, Michael Gallup is signed through 2021 to a bargain-basement rookie deal. Third, Cedrick Wilson is pretty damn good. Fourth, with Dak gone for the rest of the season, Cooper becomes a luxury the Cowboys don’t need.

Even though Cooper signed a five-year, $100 million contract, it’s really a two-year, $40 million deal. If someone would offer them a first-rounder for Cooper right now (last year, Mohamed Sanu brought in a second-round pick at the deadline), the Cowboys would be crazy to say no.

“But what about the cap consequences?” you may ask. Trading Cooper would trigger an $8 million charge in 2021, but it would be offset by avoiding $20 million in cash and cap space — creating a $12 million net-cap gain for the Cowboys in 2021.

So any contending team out there looking for a high-end receiver (like the Packers), the window could be open to snatch Cooper from the Cowboys.


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/28/would-cowboys-trade-amari-cooper/

Although it's way too easy to bash the incompetent Jones clan, I'm liking that their having a fire sale, or what appears to be a fire sale. I'd say go ahead and trade Cooper too. With Gallup due for a new contract, and Lamb and Wilson showing the potential of their talent, trade Amari, get what ya can, and continue to blow this team up and start from scratch.

 

[fivetwos]

Why in the world would we trade away one of the few strong points on our team, which is the receiving core? So we can stockpile more draftpicks which could easily be a miss versus a proven guy? Amari came here and our offense transformed.

Because they are four plus deep at WR and dont have a single NFL caliber defensive tackle on the roster could be a start.

 

[garyo1954]

Yall making too much sense here.
Jerry is like, "Not my Boys Mike! Thems my Boys!"

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Washington, who offered him even more, says hi.
But no way in her I trade him. You don’t make this team better by asking vital pieces away from the offense. Just build the defense any way you can without weakening the offense.

well, washington wanted to sign him outright, but a trade? that's paying twice...and I wonder if in their current state they would consider....they are not even close.

I am not saying nobody would...but who and what will they give up to get him. we paid a first. now 20M this year.....and get what in return.....I wouldn't do it for a 3rd...no way

if there is enough buyers, can we cash that into a low first round pick....I would hate to get a low second round pick having given up so much

Philly? they need WRs....but trading to a division rival...
New England? but they often don't over pay for players.... they are always barain shopping
SF?
KC? loading up.....for the next few years perhaps
Saints? to pair him with Thomas...make a run
Bills? to add another weapon and make a run when new england is down
Indy? hmmm,
AZ? pair him with Hopkins.....
GB? do they need him
Chicago? they have the defense
Ravens? they are desparate and they signed Dez!!! out of football for three years...
Cleveland? specially now that they lost bekam.....and they might part ways with him next year too
Raiders? they need offense to keep up with KC...

we will see.......

 

[baltcowboy]

I kinda want to see these guys 1 more season with Dak and Jarwin and hopefully a healthy o line.

With Pewell........

 

[HungryLion]

Im more concerned about his injury history than body language. Hes a baller though youre right

The foot injuries are a fair concern. I can’t blame ya for worrying about that.

 

[jsb357]

who's desperate enough to take on the contract?

 

[HungryLion]

At this point, for me...its not about bashing Cooper as much as it would simply be a good football move.

Between the cleared salary and pick you can add 2-3 starters to the defense.

This team is way beyond awful to dwell on Coopers negatives, but I felt the need to point it out to support the point.

I hear ya. That’s why I would take a first rounder for him if offered. Because you could re allocate the resources.


I don’t want the cowboys to just give
His away though either.

 

[baltcowboy]

packers not sure but i was mulling that over who could want AC and or zeke that is teetering on falling apart by the time the playoffs come around, thats thr Bears..they need both., they have a defense but a very under performing pas and run game..imagine CHI with Zeke and cooper with foles..id say they are prime target for one or both our guys.

they are the biggest 5-2 pretenders ive ever seen, they could use a boost before it starts reeling..

NE caould use one or both or do they stand PAT, get it and go for a top 10 QB in this next draft?

The Ravens need a wide receiver. They have Dez on their practice squad for heaven’s sake.

 

[kevm3]

It strengthens the Packers in the short run, but the cap implications weaken them over the longer haul. Amari is not as athletic as he used to be. Would you enjoy watching Amari drop passes or sulk in a game against us?

What if trading Amari allowed you to get a Byron Jones or a great safety?

We'd still have a trash defense with Nolan here, but only our offense would really be trash. Byron Jones took years to develop into a game changing player, so waiting four years for a player to emerge and then they are due for a contract... no thanks. Draft picks also aren't guaranteed to show up. We could easily waste that 1st for a bust. We could walk away with a Taco or Vander Esch. Vander Esch had one great year, but now it looks like his future is plagued with injury.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

It strengthens the Packers in the short run, but the cap implications weaken them over the longer haul. Amari is not as athletic as he used to be. Would you enjoy watching Amari drop passes or sulk in a game against us?

What if trading Amari allowed you to get a Byron Jones or a great safety?

I hate the Packers nearly as much as the Eagles or Commanders, sorry just my personal view. Not helping the Packers any way, shape or form, even if it hurts them in the long run (which is no guarantee)...

 

[Plankton]

For a first? Not even a question.

 

[kevm3]

The Ravens need a wide receiver. They have Dez on their practice squad for heaven’s sake.

Why would we trade elite talent to a team that could be picking near last in the draft? There is no way I'm giving up Zeke or Amari for what would practically be a second rounder.

 

[baltcowboy]

I would get rid of everyone and rebuild. This team is not a winner and now that they are paid they are mailing it in.

You don't lock down rosters that provide mediocrity and thats what we have done.

The three stooges would never do it and we actually have some tradable assets for a quick rebuild. We would just need to hit on the quarterback.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I wouldn't unless its for a mid or early 1st. This team has no strengths on it except the receiving group. I'm not getting rid of a strength for a late 1st rounder so I can get another Taco Charlton in here.

 

[Stash]

What was Sanu's contract situation though?

If someone offers a 2nd you take it. Amari has a poor reputation around the league. After last season, on Cowboys Break they were talking about how some of the Cowboys coaches thought he wasn't playing tough last season.

Give me the 2nd and I'm satisfied to have the loser gone.

I'd demand more for my #1 receiver.