Cowboys being linked to WR Cooper Kupp

[Praxit]

...if he's faster than Witten. He's a keeper. . .

 

[Stash]

Yeah him and Deebo….im incredibly shocked at the production they’ve had over the years. They have the reputation of number ones and they were but their stats are underwhelming….

Kupp’s numbers fell off of a cliff.

Puka Nakua was their top target and Kupp was a non-factor.

 

[Stash]

He scored 6tds in 12 games.

And?

 

[rambo2]

And?

Is that washed? Could he have a better year in 2025? Is it possible? What if the Rams were willing to pay part of his contract?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Kupp averaged 60 yards per game the past two seasons and only played in 12 games each of those years. If you project that average for the five missed games he’s over 1,000 yards.

Has he slowed down? Maybe, but I think he’s still crafty and productive for another 1-2 years.

 

[DCowboyz]

I want to say anything is possible. But no, this is impossible.

 

[gimmesix]

Adding a Cooper Kupp is not a bad thing and signing Osa isn't a bad thing.

Depends on how you look at it. I think there's two sides to that.

Odighizuwa is not a franchise 3-tech. He's a solid DT who is likely going to get the franchise tag because we don't have a better DT in-house to replace him. I'd rather tag him and try to find his replacement than do the other thing this front office does, let him go and replace him with a cheap FA, then try to get better through the draft (despite the fact that we know we can't fill all our needs in the draft and you miss on players in the draft).

Kupp would be a trade not unlike the Cooks trade. He's an aging receiver who is starting to break down because of wear and injuries. Cooks was more of a No. 3 when we got him than a No. 2, but he played the No. 2 role because we had no one better. If we trade for Kupp, he'll be the No. 2 because we have no one better. However, we need to find a No. 2 option before the draft so that we're not wedged into taking a receiver early.

 

[gimmesix]

And they’d be better off just resigning Cooks. Same production without the 12m cap hit for someone who hasn’t eclipsed 1k yards in over 3 seasons now!

But hey, when he fails and he inevitably will… we’ll have the pleasure of reading about how stupid Jerry is in 100 threads from the same people who advocated for the trade!

I don't think so. Cooks is not as good as Kupp and has shown that he definitely should be reduced to a No. 3 at this point in his career. Kupp, despite missing four games, put up solid No. 2 numbers. Now, the risk is that he could slip to No. 3 territory quickly like Cooks did.

Cooks had 26 catches for 259 games and 3 TDs last year in 10 games. His trademark speed has clearly diminished. Kupp had 67-710-6 in 12 games. There's value in that. But there is also risk.

I'm not necessarily in favor of the trade. I'd love for Dallas to be serious and go after a receiver on the upswing, but I don't expect that. What I expected is us to go after Stefon Diggs, but if we're trying to trade his brother, I don't see Stefon coming here. This trade may be the best option the front office gives us because it has at least shown that it is willing to do trades.

Again, I'm not saying it's the best move, but I'd rather see it do something than just maintaining the status quo.

 

[JW82]

No thanks

 

[OmerV]

Well it’ll give Jerry a nice headline.

Most of the casual Cowboys fans he relies on remember Kupp from fantasy football I’m sure.

I don’t really see the on the field need after the Mingo trade however. Another Jerry steal. Didn’t need that pick for a RB or LB.

Watching the NFL playoffs, you don’t even have to know what you’re looking at to see that dominant DL play is what wins.

Jerry keeps collecting his receivers and corners. Build from the outside in and outsmart the rest of the league and history!

You act like this is a done deal and not a rumor. There are always a ton of rumors this time of year.

I am curious about the comment on collecting receivers & building from the outside in. Many people are upset every year that the Cowboys don't try enough to build from the outside. They are well known to rely heavily on their own draft picks and undrafted free agent signings. 3 of the Cowboy receivers in 2024 were guys they drafted, including the top to yardage gainers, and a 4th was a guy that has never played for another NFL team. The Cowboys are also the original NFL team for most of the DBs.

 

[Established1971]

Kupp’s numbers fell off of a cliff.

Puka Nakua was their top target and Kupp was a non-factor.

67 catches 700+ yards, his 24 season was better than 23. He had that one insanely good year, sure it "fell off a cliff" if you are looking at that.

 

[JonesBoys]

I will be shocked if it happens. And I don’t think Cooper Kupp is what this team needs at WR. I respect the guy a lot but a declining skills receiver without speed is not what this team needs IMO.

This move is more for a team that is close to winning. This move makes no sense for Dallas.

 

[conner01]

Keep in mind the connection he has with our new WR Coach.

If he take vet min? If not then it’s not happening

 

[fivetwos]

You act like this is a done deal and not a rumor. There are always a ton of rumors this time of year.

I am curious about the comment on collecting receivers & building from the outside in. Many people are upset every year that the Cowboys don't try enough to build from the outside. They are well known to rely heavily on their own draft picks and undrafted free agent signings. 3 of the Cowboy receivers in 2024 were guys they drafted, including the top to yardage gainers, and a 4th was a guy that has never played for another NFL team. The Cowboys are also the original NFL team for most of the DBs.

On Kupp….how else is one supposed to speculate as to how a rumored situation may play out other than to place it into reality? Maybe take it up with the OP for posting it in the first place under the logic you’re offering.

As far as the rest….maybe we read different things, or interpret them differently, but I would claim that by and large around here, most are upset at the lack of effort (or success) in the trenches. They really don’t pull many punches when it comes to drafting corners early, and it kinda feels as if it could easily happen again at 12.

Meanwhile a strong DL and depth thereof is what often wins in the end. Notice the Cowboys are never around for that.

Corners are also devalued when you’re down by several scores and the opponent doesn’t have to pass because they are gashing you up the gut.

Don’t get me wrong….interceptions are great…but how many of them in Diggs/Blands big years were when they had a lead and the pass rush could tee off?

Hence the cliche….build from the inside out. I didn’t invent that one by any means.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I mean a actually good 4.3 guy. Not a Randall Williams type or a BRice Butler.

Ismael and Galloway are the last two I can think of in their prime. I think Glenn was when he came out and judging by his play didnt slow much. But he was a 10 year vet.

There have been reports Miles Austin ran a low 4.3 at his Pro Day, but his combine time was high 4.4's

 

[Redsfan_83]

Chalk this up in the OBJ rumour mill that was non-stop for years here...don't need him or want him. In all due respect of course

 

[Stash]

Is that washed? Could he have a better year in 2025? Is it possible? What if the Rams were willing to pay part of his contract?

I’m not interested. NFL players don’t get better with age.

There’s good reason why his current team is so eager to move on.

 

[Stash]

67 catches 700+ yards, his 24 season was better than 23. He had that one insanely good year, sure it "fell off a cliff" if you are looking at that.

I was looking at last year. He really tailed off during the second half of 2024/25.

He was a non-factor.

 

[OmerV]

On Kupp….how else is one supposed to speculate as to how a rumored situation may play out other than to place it into reality? Maybe take it up with the OP for posting it in the first place under the logic you’re offering.

As far as the rest….maybe we read different things, or interpret them differently, but I would claim that by and large around here, most are upset at the lack of effort (or success) in the trenches. They really don’t pull many punches when it comes to drafting corners early, and it kinda feels as if it could easily happen again at 12.

Meanwhile a strong DL and depth thereof is what often wins in the end. Notice the Cowboys are never around for that.

Corners are also devalued when you’re down by several scores and the opponent doesn’t have to pass because they are gashing you up the gut.

Don’t get me wrong….interceptions are great…but how many of them in Diggs/Blands big years were when they had a lead and the pass rush could tee off?

Hence the cliche….build from the inside out. I didn’t invent that one by any means.

The way you deal with it is to acknowledge it as a rumor and indicate it would be a bad choice for reasons x, y and z, not treat it is a move that has occurred and condemn Jerry for making the move.

As for what people are upset about, I I misunderstood what you meant by "building from the outside in". Since the topic was Cooper Kupp I thought you were referring to building by bringing in outside players rather than building by utilizing players we have or draft. It appears now you were referring to the outer areas on the field rather than the interior/line.

I do think, however, your perception is a little off base suggesting they only focus on drafting the "outside" positions like WR & CB. Last year the first 3 draft picks were all linemen, and the 4th pick was a LB. The year before the first 5 draft picks included 3 linemen, a LB and a TE. The year before that the first 2 draft picks were both linemen. 2020 was the last time the Cowboys focused on WR & CB at the top of the draft.

That said, I agree people are upset about the lack of a run stuffer in the middle of the D-Line. I have the same concern. As for other positions along the offensive & defensive lines, they have drafted players, just haven't done a particularly good job of it.

 

[Pass2Run]

I'll take Kupp over Deeboo right now.