Brandin Cooks "on radar"

[alicetooljam]

You just made the list!

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

I think we could get him for a 4th.

That'd be a great deal.

 

[Jarntt]

sorry but stats are stats, if hes the only target then hes being covered by the best DBs, correct?

That's not necessarily true

 

[rnr_honeybadger]

God, this teams PR department is the best. So many sheep salivating for another mediocre year.

 

[blueblood70]

That's not necessarily true

right let him rome free if hes the biggest threat LOL just say hey let him pad his stats and gain yards on us.. if he is their biggest and only good target, he was covered by the others team's best player.

 

[speedkilz88]

Surface level I would agree with you, I'd even say that Cooks contract is worse (although I'm not an expert on cap hits when traded). Right now he is scheduled for a $26 & 24M cap hit each of the next two years I'm not sure how much of that hit gets transferred to the Cowboys? All of it?

Anyways the rumor at the deadline is this deal didn't happen because the Cowboys wanted Houston to pay a portion of his salary. If that's the case it changes my opinion on a deal drastically and in my mind is the difference in giving up a 2nd or 3rd round pick vs a 5th or 6th for a WR.

His new team would be responsible for what hasn't been paid out yet. Unless they negotiated the Texans paying some of it in bonus which is what the Cowboys wanted last year.

2023 $18.5 million
2024 $16.5 million

 

[Jarntt]

right let him rome free if hes the biggest threat LOL just say hey let him pad his stats and gain yards on us.. if he is their biggest and only good target, he was covered by the others team's best player.

Again, not necessarily true. Have you ever watched an NFL game? Do you think the best CB always travels with the opposing teams best WR? Did you know he ran almost 1/4 of his snaps from the slot in 2021? Think the best CB always travels to the slot?

 

[blueblood70]

Again, not necessarily true. Have you ever watched an NFL game? Do you think the best CB always travels with the opposing teams best WR? Did you know he ran almost 1/4 of his snaps from the slot in 2021? Think the best CB always travels to the slot?

Hes a VERY good WR no matter where hes been or whose been throwing to him...

I dont want him or dhop , draft picks and big salary's are not good thing for our team, there are panty of options for FA wr for less money and that all we need..Not a 20mil OBJ either, other wrs, plenty already on the market and more being released. theres also the draft.,


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[Landryhat73]

I think we could get him for a 4th.

Would rather check in with Denver and see if Jeudy is available for a 3rd.

 

[Kingofholland]

Brandin Cooks is a classic example of a strong #2+. In a lot of ways, similar career trajectory to Amari Cooper, good stats but never that break through season to be regarded as a top WR, then traded a bunch of times.

I would welcome Cooks here though. Just depends on availability and the cost of some others.

 

[Jarntt]

Hes a VERY good WR no matter where hes been or whose been throwing to him...

I dont want him or dhop , draft picks and big salary's are not good thing for our team, there are panty of options for FA wr for less money and that all we need..Not a 20mil OBJ either, other wrs, plenty already on the market and more being released. theres also the draft.,


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discussion closed

At least you let us all know what we can and can't discuss

 

[Landryhat73]

My guess is a 2nd. Texans wanted a 1st at the deadline and Cowboys balked

No way I give up a 2nd for Cooks with the money owed - its also the same reason Ramsey only got a 3rd. If we are taking the contract I'm thinking 4th or 5th.

 

[Landryhat73]

His new team would be responsible for what hasn't been paid out yet. Unless they negotiated the Texans paying some of it in bonus which is what the Cowboys wanted last year.

2023 $18.5 million
2024 $16.5 million

Why do this when Jeudy would cost
2023 $2.7 million
2024 5th year option $13 million

 

[Jarntt]

No way I give up a 2nd for Cooks with the money owed - its also the same reason Ramsey only got a 3rd. If we are taking the contract I'm thinking 4th or 5th.

Exactly. Even the Jones boys aren't giving up a 2nd and also paying a WR of Cooks caliber $16.5M for this year. I'd be surprised if we gave up a 4th even. Heck I wouldn't do it for a 7th myself because I can find better ways to spend that $16.5M against our cap. But if he is cut I'd kick the tires

 

[speedkilz88]

Why do this when Jeudy would cost
2023 $2.7 million
2024 5th year option $13 million

Talk Denver into it.

 

[FoxF]

He did drop off last year but hard to read given his QB's. If we trade for a WR, I would be most pleased with Cooks given he should be obtainable for a 3rd or 4th. Hopkins would be also in the mix, but think a team really has to do there homework there.

 

[Bowdown27]

Hopkins
Lamb
Beckham
Cooks
Gallup

Now we’re talking!

 

[CCBoy]

I'm totally fine with spending $16M for a WR. Just not on Cooks if I can help it

He's a solid receiver to date...

 

[Havic]

Rather have Hopkins than cooks

 

[garyv]

I just know this we need a WR that can take the top off a defense someone with speed at least a threat
for the opposing defense. I personally think we need to sign one WR in free agency and draft one. We
need to add two at least.