News: LBS: Amari Cooper explains why he plays through injury

[Reality]

 

[CATCH17]

If he didn’t play injured then he would never play. Dude is always injured.

 

[CouchCoach]

I will be interested to see how often they target him. Put a WR out there with a cracked rib and he's an easy target because every DB knows where that rib is. If he is to be a factor, he needs to be in patterns to protect that rib and the means staying out of the middle of the field. Let the others work that area.

I think he will serve as more of a decoy and Lamb, Wilson, Pollard, Elliott and Schultz will be more in the game.

 

[CouchCoach]

If he didn’t play injured then he would never play. Dude is always injured.

When he was a Bama, he was always nursing something but he played because at Bama, the next man up might be better. And looking at the WR's they've had, I'd play injured too. Not many teams have 2 1st round WR's in the same draft. They have at least 1 in every draft.

 

[jazzcat22]

They may use him for easy and safe passes or run him deep also. No across the middle stuff, unless he is wide open and can run out of bounds. Avoids any big hits.
Would hate to use him like that, as it dictates the game plan to what they may really want to do.

Then again, with the vest, and another few days, they may feel much better.
Really needed that bye week earlier this season.

 

[RonnieT24]

They may use him for easy and safe passes or run him deep also. No across the middle stuff, unless he is wide open and can run out of bounds. Avoids any big hits.
Would hate to use him like that, as it dictates the game plan to what they may really want to do.

Then again, with the vest, and another few days, they may feel much better.
Really needed that bye week earlier this season.

Take every catch to the house.. problem solved..

 

[ChronicCowboy]

“Because if I don’t, I’m gonna be taking a massive pay cut next year.”

 

[adbutcher]

Everyone is playing with something, it's football.

 

[DuncanIso]

He’s due 20 mill in base next season.

 

[adbutcher]

He’s due 20 mill in base next season.

So...

 

[Praxit]

I will be interested to see how often they target him. Put a WR out there with a cracked rib and he's an easy target because every DB knows where that rib is. If he is to be a factor, he needs to be in patterns to protect that rib and the means staying out of the middle of the field. Let the others work that area.

I think he will serve as more of a decoy and Lamb, Wilson, Pollard, Elliott and Schultz will be more in the game.

..I would imagine quick outs for small gains. Minimize the situation of getting walloped further inflicting pain.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Love Cooper and love the trade. Thanks Jerry!

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

He's hurt and in pain, but he's still gonna give you 8 catches for 115 and 2 TDs Monday.

 

[Cowpolk]

He’s due 20 mill in base next season.

He is worth it

 

[Risen Star]

Would getting paid millions to do so be a good answer?

 

[Risen Star]

He's hurt and in pain, but he's still gonna give you 8 catches for 115 and 2 TDs Monday.

Or 2 catches for 20 yards and nada. Just depends on the week.

 

[HungryLion]

If he didn’t play injured then he would never play. Dude is always injured.

Counterpoint: most NFL Players are always nursing some type of injury or pain. The great ones are the ones who play at a high level through it.

 

[jwooten15]

If he didn’t play injured then he would never play. Dude is always injured.

This deserves so many more likes than it’s gotten! Absolutely true. The guy is ultra dramatic every time he gets tackled. Takes him a year to get off the ground usually

 

[CATCH17]

This deserves so many more likes than it’s gotten! Absolutely true. The guy is ultra dramatic every time he gets tackled. Takes him a year to get off the ground usually

He’s a frustrating player.

In all honesty the way this current league is built he should be the best WR in football by a lot because he has a strong build but still fluid and a amazing route runner.

Physically he’s a much more gifted Antonio Brown.

 

[JoeKing]

He wants to be the best so he has to play if he is going to achieve that recognition. He's no stranger to playing injured so playing on Monday night won't be anything new to him.