I was wrong

[Corso]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

He did what wins a game.

 

[Diehardblues]

I said we’d have to make the playoffs for it to pay off.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I was against the 1st round pick......but you just have to ask yourself....this team needed a receiver....where were they going to find one? Draft one in the 1st round?

 

[Dallas_Cowboys50]

I gotta eat my crow as well,I was beyond furious when we made the trade.....Glad I was oh so wrong! But Im still nervous about extending him, need to lock him and Tank both up for sure! Hopefully we focus on them two BEFORE Dak......

 

[CF74]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

28-32

 

[Direwolf63]

I was agnostic with the trade. Taking a wait and see approach.

He has been far beyond my best expectations.

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

I was wrong on the trade too and like it much better knowing its likely a later first round pick now. Actually feels like a good deal considering his talent level vs the receivers available next year.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

Except without Cooper, it's probably a pick in the teens. And all our other picks move up too.

With Cooper: Make playoffs this year. Draft order in mid 20s. Pay him a little less than free agent money in a new contract.
Without Cooper: Don't make playoffs. Keep 1st pick. Draft order in teens for all picks. Compete for Cooper and others in free agency.

With Cooper - Garrett gets extended. Maybe even Linehan.

Life is full of tradeoffs.

 

[Wood]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

I am too the point of thinking Dallas should have probably given up more than 1st round pick that will likely be in 20's.

 

[MonsterD]

Was wrong too usually one of least important things to win a Superbowl is a WR and our checkered past led me too to think it was bad. For this particular QB and OC it absolutely needed a guy like Cooper to make anything happen positively for the offense.

 

[davidariust24]

I was completely comfortable with it. A top five pick with pro bowls in his past and only 24 years old coming to a team that needed a receiver desperately while keeping him away from the iggles. I mean, what was not to like?

Don’t get me wrong, he’s exceeded expectations. But it was not at all a bad trade at the time,

I was too. He never suffered any major injuries and you dont forget how to play football especially a non QB. Hes only 24. That guy is a steal. 800 plus yards and 7 TDs in 6 games going 5-1 he has completely changed the team. It's good times for the cowboys and the fans

 

[Dale]

Except without Cooper, it's probably a pick in the teens. And all our other picks move up too.

With Cooper: Make playoffs this year. Draft order in mid 20s. Pay him a little less than free agent money in a new contract.
Without Cooper: Don't make playoffs. Keep 1st pick. Draft order in teens for all picks. Compete for Cooper and others in free agency.

With Cooper - Garrett gets extended. Maybe even Linehan.

Life is full of tradeoffs.

For as mad as I was when we made this trade, I'm more than happy with the compensation given up at this point. You're entirely right -- the 23rd, let's say, pick in the draft for a guy that revolutionized our season and is a cornerstone moving forward? Yes, please.

I remember arguing about the move with a coworker the day the news came out. It was right after the Commanders game where Romo highlighted all the times Dak didn't see open receivers down the field. I said Jerry's crazy if he thinks Amari changes anything for this offense. There are open receivers, but the QB just isn't finding them.

Oops.

 

[tyke1doe]

I said we’d have to make the playoffs for it to pay off.

All we need is one more win. That's doable. Or at least should be.

 

[The_Play_Maker]

The funny thing for me is, during Cooper's draft year, a poster asked what would be the most shocking thing to happen in this draft for the Cowboys. I said we traded Dez and a draft pick for Cooper. I guess they should have listened to me back then, LoL.

 

[America's Cowboy]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

That's not the only thing you've been wrong about this team, but kudos to you for owning at least one mistake.

 

[Corso]

I said we’d have to make the playoffs for it to pay off.

You're a consummate pessimist and you can go the way of your Long Game thinking.

I enjoy my wins and think about what's happening right now.

Go away.

 

[kskboys]

Love the kid.

I reserve my final judgment until I see us extend him.

 

[Runwildboys]

I screamed and ranted about it. I'll take my crow deep fried with a beer batter.

You don't get to have your crow cooked the way you like it.....That defeats the purpose!

 

[jrumann59]

Cooper was worth a first round pick.

I never doubted Cooper’s talent, I just didn’t like the pick. But he’s been even better than I expected.

At this point, trading what will likely be a mid to late 20s pick was worth it.

I am with you. I thought giving up a 1st was bad but Cooper has been good. I always liked cooper but I did not like the terms of the trade.