Amari Cooper: Former offensive coach says he's Done!

Its possible, but man I wouldn't be against gambling on a 1 year deal for him if his market just isnt very strong. He was a 1300 yard WR just a year ago in a horrible situation in Cleveland. Hes 30 and really relies on just 1 elite trait so its certainly possible hes in regression, but it seems odd to go from 1300+ yards to done that quick.....typically its a gradual process.
 
thunderpimp91 said:
Its possible, but man I wouldn't be against gambling on a 1 year deal for him if his market just isnt very strong. He was a 1300 yard WR just a year ago in a horrible situation in Cleveland. Hes 30 and really relies on just 1 elite trait so its certainly possible hes in regression, but it seems odd to go from 1300+ yards to done that quick.....typically its a gradual process.
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maybe if someone's starter gets hurt, he may get a call who knows, I didn't think it was that bad on his side, is it even worth it
 
thunderpimp91 said:
Its possible, but man I wouldn't be against gambling on a 1 year deal for him if his market just isnt very strong. He was a 1300 yard WR just a year ago in a horrible situation in Cleveland. Hes 30 and really relies on just 1 elite trait so its certainly possible hes in regression, but it seems odd to go from 1300+ yards to done that quick.....typically its a gradual process.
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He can still play. I think he could put up 1000+ still. He’s basically been a walking 1000 yards and 8 TDs for his entire career.
 
thunderpimp91 said:
Its possible, but man I wouldn't be against gambling on a 1 year deal for him if his market just isnt very strong. He was a 1300 yard WR just a year ago in a horrible situation in Cleveland. Hes 30 and really relies on just 1 elite trait so its certainly possible hes in regression, but it seems odd to go from 1300+ yards to done that quick.....typically its a gradual process.
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Not to question the man or his work ethic or anything like that... but I get the feeling he just doesn't love football that much. Or... that's always the kind of vibes I got from him.
 
adamknite said:
Not to question the man or his work ethic or anything like that... but I get the feeling he just doesn't love football that much. Or... that's always the kind of vibes I got from him.
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I'm sure you're not alone in that thinking, but I struggle to see how a guy puts up numbers like he has in Cleveland not enjoying football. It's cold, and you have a constant rotation of below average QBs throwing you the football. Its the ultimate place for an aging WR who made $120M in his career to check out and ride off into the sunset. If he is putting up 1000+ yards on zero passion then yeah I'll bring him in and try to figure out a way to keep him motivated as we go.
 
thunderpimp91 said:
I'm sure you're not alone in that thinking, but I struggle to see how a guy puts up numbers like he has in Cleveland not enjoying football. It's cold, and you have a constant rotation of below average QBs throwing you the football. Its the ultimate place for an aging WR who made $120M in his career to check out and ride off into the sunset. If he is putting up 1000+ yards on zero passion then yeah I'll bring him in and try to figure out a way to keep him motivated as we go.
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Oh yeah I agree. I don't mean for it to sound like "he doesn't care", I think he absolutely does and I think he's competitive. But he just has never struck me as the type who thinks Football is their entire life. So I can see him being the type who would retire when they begin to think their career is in decline instead of trying to keep going past their prime.
 
adamknite said:
Not to question the man or his work ethic or anything like that... but I get the feeling he just doesn't love football that much. Or... that's always the kind of vibes I got from him.
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I agree with you. Back when Dallas traded him to Cleveland for essentially nothing, the rumor was it was because Cooper refused to get vaccinated. But then there were rumblings that he was jogging through his routes at half speed in the 4th quarter of the playoff loss to the 49ers; and at one point cost CeeDee Lamb a first down by not even trying to block.

Cooper is and always has been an immense talent. But there is also a reason he has suited up for four different teams already.
 
When the coach says "he's done," I don't know exactly what to make of that. We all know Amari's passion for football has been questioned in the past, which can also explain periods of feast or famine based on how he's feeling.

When the coach says he's done, it could be his interest in football playing on 3 teams over a 4 year period where he doesn't care and plans to hang it up. Or is it his skill set that has diminished where he's just a guy out there running routes? He's been a gifted player and though his skills likely have diminished some after 10 years in the league I doubt it's dropped off a cliff where he carries no value. Now if he's mentally checked out thats a different story.
 
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