Amari Cooper's speed

[xtreme_2k]

Only two wide receivers ran the 40-yard dash in faster than 4.35 seconds at the combine -- UAB's J.J. Nelson (4.28) and Miami's Phillip Dorsett (4.33).

Nelson is 156 pounds. Dorsett is 185. Cooper is 6-foot-1, 211 pounds.

Only two other receivers had times better than a 4.40 -- White and Georgia's Chris Conley (4.35).

 

[8FOR!3]

Phillip Dorsett has wheels, I didn't realize Cooper was that fast but he jumped out on the tape yesterday. He clearly is.

 

[Cowpolk]

Phillip Dorsett has wheels, I didn't realize Cooper was that fast but he jumped out on the tape yesterday. He clearly is.

All he needs is 1 missed tackle and he is headed for 6

 

[MCMetal69]

Cooper also possesses way more strength as he displayed on his 90 yarder when he managed to stay in bounds after being pushed by Clinton Dix.............

 

[AsthmaField]

Cooper’s game speed is better than I thought it was. That guy flat-out moves once he makes a catch. He carries his pads well. Most fast guys don’t.

IMO, his acceleration is what separates him from a lot of guys who run a fast 40. He goes from 0-60 in a blink. His first touchdown yesterday showed just how quickly he can pull away from defenders once he gets the ball in his hands. It was shocking how much space he put between him and the DB’s.

That acceleration is also what helps make him such a good route runner.

 

[Flamma]

Yep, he was clearly faster than the Commanders D. Only the angle gave that one DB a shot on the 90 yarder.

 

[Broges74]

Cooper’s game speed is better than I thought it was. That guy flat-out moves once he makes a catch. He carries his pads well. Most fast guys don’t.

IMO, his acceleration is what separates him from a lot of guys who run a fast 40. He goes from 0-60 in a blink. His first touchdown yesterday showed just how quickly he can pull away from defenders once she gets the ball in his hand. It was shocking how much space he put between him and the DB’s.

That acceleration is also what helps make him such a good route runner.

He was taken #4 For a reason. I think you're right about his acceleration being the key to his speed. His top end speed isn't the best but he gets up to top speed faster than most.

Would need to validate with his combine numbers as this comes from the eye test which are notoriously inconsistent.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

His acceleration is legit.

 

[Batman1980]

He's like DeSean Jackson with better hands, route-running and size.

 

[baltcowboy]

Is Amari Cooper potentially as good as Beckham? He made two plays like Beckham last night. I don't believe you can cover him one on one.

 

[Batman1980]

Is Amari Cooper potentially as good as Beckham? He made two plays like Beckham last night. I don't believe you can cover him one on one.

You can but 1 busted tackle and it's off to the races so good luck even with a double.

 

[cern]

the cooper deal just keeps getting better.

 

[Sarge]

Is Amari Cooper potentially as good as Beckham? He made two plays like Beckham last night. I don't believe you can cover him one on one.

No.

 

[baltcowboy]

You can but 1 busted tackle and it's off to the races so good luck even with a double.

I am getting ahead of my self but we have never had a reciever like him. Amari is like a point guard in basketball. He breaks ankles and tears acls.

 

[CATCH17]

Is Amari Cooper potentially as good as Beckham? He made two plays like Beckham last night. I don't believe you can cover him one on one.

Probably.

Beckham is so overrated.

Physically Cooper is superior for sure.

 

[Batman1980]

No.

I think he's a hair faster, has better hands, is a better route runner and harder to bring down in the open field. He and Michael Thomas should put on a show in 6 days.

 

[baltcowboy]

Probably.

Beckham is so overrated.

See what a big game against Dallas or with the Cowboys can do. That game against Carr made Odell.

 

[Typhus]

No.

Time will tell

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Probably.

Beckham is so overrated.

Physically Cooper is superior for sure.

Lol, smh.

 

[Batman1980]

Lol, smh.

ODB is a #2 WR playing as a #1.