News: Browns restructure WR Cooper's contract to create $15 million in cap room

[texbumthelife]

I'm convinced it was the missed games due to covid, non-vax, and attending public events unmasked that did Cooper in more than his lack of production for various reasons. Same for Collins, the suspension and ducking the drug tests were held against him as well. Cowboys can move everyone else's money around but Amari's.

I’m 100% convinced it was his run-in with Dak.

 

[KJJ]

Raiders fans who were against the first Coop trade looked good for one year too. Just saying, like Tyke said, Coop is a sulker. Don't be surprised with an "I'll show them" breakout year and then back to complacency. Their QB has a lot to prove too. It's a perfect storm. May not mean much regarding Dallas.

He had back to back 1100+ yard seasons until 2021. He tied his career best with 8 TD catches this past season. I don’t really believe there’s been complacency issues with him we didn’t take full advantage of him. I fully expect the Browns to use him to the best of his ability. Deshaun Watson will definitely target him a lot.

 

[Malhavoc]

A lot of Cowboys fans are going to have one eye on Amari/Watson next year.

Won’t waste my time.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

They've restructured everyone. They clearly didnt' want Amari here.

THIS^^

 

[Calvin2Tony2Emmitt2Julius]

Cleveland is not purgatory like it used to be. It wont digest for Cowboys fans but Cowboys are the purgatory. Browns front office and team is better than Cowboys.

Exaggerate much!!!!

 

[Reality]

 

[ConstantReboot]

I stil can't believe we let Cooper go so easily. This offseason has been absolutely a disaster. Most incompetent FO in the league.

 

[Flamma]

Cooper's cap hit is just under 5M now. But more money is being pushed into remaining and dead years.

 

[jazzcat22]

I stil can't believe we let Cooper go so easily. This offseason has been absolutely a disaster. Most incompetent FO in the league.

And what have other teams done so far that makes them better for this year?

 

[J12B]

Cooper's cap hit is just under 5M now. But more money is being pushed into remaining and dead years.

When those dollars mean less with future cap increases.

 

[Sydla]

A real GM would have gotten way more than a 5th and 6th round pick.

GMs must love getting trade calls from Jerry.

 

[Floatyworm]

I stil can't believe we let Cooper go so easily. This offseason has been absolutely a disaster. Most incompetent FO in the league.

Yeah...to let Cooper and Collins walk away the way they did....Ugh

It's like we have no clue on how to make a trade.
...

 

[Flamma]

When those dollars mean less with future cap increases.

Yes. But then again, players are paid more too. I guess there is a balance in there somewhere.

 

[Hagman]

 

[Beast_from_East]

They converted his $20 mill base salary for 2022 into signing bonus and added 2 void years to the 3 yrs remaining, thus allowing them to spread the $20 mill signing bonus over 5 yrs.

The net effect to all of this is that Cooper's 2022 cap hit is now only $5 million. Cowboys could have done the same but nope.

And we are going to be sitting here on June 1st with over $30 million in cap space, LMAO

 

[Brax]

Cooper's cap hit is just under 5M now. But more money is being pushed into remaining and dead years.

It’s what Dallas keeps doing with Dak and and other high $ players

 

[xwalker]

I'm convinced it was the missed games due to covid, non-vax, and attending public events unmasked that did Cooper in more than his lack of production for various reasons. Same for Collins, the suspension and ducking the drug tests were held against him as well. Cowboys can move everyone else's money around but Amari's.

Managing the cap is not about 'creating room' in the current year.

Would you buy a Ferrari if the dealership offered to let you wait a year to start making payments.
- The projected payment would be more than your current salary.
- The dealership is owned by the Mob (i.e. No chance to avoid paying them back).

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Cooper will easily have 1,000 yards and 10 TDs next season.

Barring injury or a Watson suspension of course. He will have better coaching and a better QB throwing to him.

 

[Beast_from_East]

It’s what Dallas keeps doing with Dak and and other high $ players

Exactly.............to trade a legit #1 WR in the NFL for a bag of Doritos is just pure incompetence.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

When are ya'll going to realize that we are the Browns now?