I really liked Cooper coming out (though he was overdrafted). I agree with you that the injury problems plus the getting cut from that Pats have me pretty leery of relying on him. I'm kind of pulling for Green, myself, at this point. Though I'm happy if either comes in and holds down that job.
Even though I just want someone out there who plays as well as Leary or better, one reason to hope it is Green is contracts.
Cooper signed a one-year deal and is going into his fourth year, so if he starts and plays well then he's going to want a long-term deal in the offseason. Bell also signed a one-year deal and would be an unrestricted free agent.
Green has another year on his contract, so if he played well as the starter and stayed healthy, we'd get to see if he can do it again next year before having to make a decision.
Considering that we'll likely sign Martin to a long-term deal sometime this year, then have to do the same thing with Collins if he shows he's the future at right tackle, it would be good for Dallas to have a low-cost option at starting left guard at least for another year.
