Signed by Cowboys Cooper agreed to terms

[CATCH17]

I really liked this player coming out of college.

Hopefully we can get something from him. He's got really good athleticism.

 

[JohnsKey19]

He just needs to be better than Looney, which shouldn't be difficult.

 

[gimmesix]

I wonder if this means that no attempt will be made to re-sign Leary. Dallas could see Cooper as the depth to replace him with Collins back in the lineup next year. Of course, Cooper has a lot to prove so that wouldn't seem like a wise move for Dallas ... but at this point, it has to seem likely that Leary will leave in free agency.

 

[SDCowboy]

I now have that song stuck in my head. Thanks, Stash.

 

[kramskoi]

Good point

If you end up not bringing Leary back in 2017, Collins would need a decent backup. He might end up being even more than that.

Seems that he has been on the losing end of business decisions made by Arizona and New England. I would be reticent to judge the career of any player having played in Cleveland. I think he should be a decent backup above replacement level at the least...someone who could come in and be solid once familiar with the offense.

http://nfltraderumors.co/patriots-release-g-jonathan-cooper/

 

[FaSho]

Apples to oranges, but I see a lot of Marc Colombo.

Former first rounder, often injured and flaked out.

Perfect chance to resurrect his career with the best offensive line in football.

Good pickup.

Funny, I was thinking about Leonard Davis.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I wonder if this means Collins isn't ready...?

I think it means they are not resigning Leary next year

 

[Carson]

Funny, I was thinking about Leonard Davis.

Good point there as well. Big Len was a beast at guard

 

[CATCH17]

I don't understand why the Cardinals cut him so quick?

He should be on a rookie deal.

 

[marchetta]

My wife went to high school with him and she knows him!

She knows him? Or, she "knows" him? (Just messin' with ya!)

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

I just realized that if we draft a RT next year in the first rd then we will have 4 first rd olinemen and all 5 if you include Collins.

Defense 1st round. Or a wr to replace TWill if he leaves.

 

[Ring6]

I now have that song stuck in my head. Thanks, Stash.

yep me too.

 

[Stash]

I really liked this player coming out of college.

Hopefully we can get something from him. He's got really good athleticism.

Big time! The guy is a dancing bear on the field. Gets to the second level blocking as well as any guard I've ever seen. Granted, I'm not a scout, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

 

[Stash]

I now have that song stuck in my head. Thanks, Stash.

What better song to have in there to start your day?

You're most welcome sir!

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I don't understand why the Cardinals cut him so quick?
He should be on a rookie deal.

Cardinals traded him to NE for Chandler Jones

 

[Stash]

I wonder if this means that no attempt will be made to re-sign Leary. Dallas could see Cooper as the depth to replace him with Collins back in the lineup next year. Of course, Cooper has a lot to prove so that wouldn't seem like a wise move for Dallas ... but at this point, it has to seem likely that Leary will leave in free agency.

I think that's a given. Leary is very likely to get a big contract, one that the Cowboys can't afford to match. They can't pay their entire line big money.

 

[Stash]

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article124413649.html

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Mickey Before and after...

Before the signing - If this guy is so good why is he available?

After the signing - You have to understand that this is a great signing.

 

[kramskoi]

I don't understand why the Cardinals cut him so quick?

He should be on a rookie deal.

It was trade where Arizona got a draft pick.

Cardinals traded him to NE for Chandler Jones

Right...

The Cardinals traded him to the Patriots as part of the Chandler Jones‘ trade. Although, New England declined to pick up Cooper’s fifth-year option back in May, so the trade with the Cardinals was really about freeing up some cap space and acquiring a draft pick in the process.

 

[jazzcat22]

It was trade where Arizona got a draft pick.

Right...

The Cardinals traded him to the Patriots as part of the Chandler Jones‘ trade. Although, New England declined to pick up Cooper’s fifth-year option back in May, so the trade with the Cardinals was really about freeing up some cap space and acquiring a draft pick in the process.

They did the same with the LB they traded to the Browns. Can't remember his name. But his contract was coming up, he was a bit of a head case I think, but not sure. They got a draft pick from the Browns.
NE now can get more players, or have extra picks to move up if they want.