Jonathan Cooper

[Qbert]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/27/browns-waive-jonathan-cooper/

How about signing him to a futures contract after the season and trying him as a reclamation project like Colombo?

 

[YosemiteSam]

Nope.

 

[KingintheNorth]

I loved him coming out of UNC. Either that initial injury shook him or he was never going to be the guy he showed in college.

 

[jrumann59]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/27/browns-waive-jonathan-cooper/

How about signing him to a futures contract after the season and trying him as a reclamation project like Colombo?

futures contract for what, in case Clooney retires or tears his ACL

 

[reddyuta]

I loved him coming out of UNC. Either that initial injury shook him or he was never going to be the guy he showed in college.

seriously he looked so good in college,we are so lucky that all 3 of our 1st RD OL players turned out to be all pros because you never know .both Greg Robinson and Cooper have been huge busts.

 

[Zordon]

Man everybody loved him on here a few years ago.

 

[reddyuta]

Man everybody loved him on here a few years ago.

he was not the same after he broke his leg.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I preferred him over Chance Womack when they were coming out. Very surprised his career turned out the way it has.

 

[xwalker]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/27/browns-waive-jonathan-cooper/

How about signing him to a futures contract after the season and trying him as a reclamation project like Colombo?

He was not one of the 53 best players in Cleveland...

The Cowboys could always bring him to training camp for a look, but something must be terribly wrong with him at this point.

 

[haleyrules]

He was not one of the 53 best players in Cleveland...

The Cowboys could always bring him to training camp for a look, but something must be terribly wrong with him at this point.

Yep. This boy was drafted, what, 7 overall and can't stick with the Browns. It would be interesting to give him a shot at camp. But it certainly smells bad.

 

[Stash]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/27/browns-waive-jonathan-cooper/

How about signing him to a futures contract after the season and trying him as a reclamation project like Colombo?

I was thinking the same thing as a possible reclamation project. He seems more of a finesse/ technique player more than a power one. Perhaps the Cowboys' scheme would be a better fit for him than those he's found himself in previously?

With Leary likely moving on, I'd take a look on a 'prove it' type deal.

 

[darthseinfeld]

If we dont bring Leary back, we are gonna need more OGs for depth. A looksee couldnt hurt

 

[Idgit]

He didn't make it for the Patriots, Cardinals, or Browns. Maybe a stint in Dallas is the key.

Not really. He can't play. Sucks that he never got past the broken leg, but he's been around enough--and with enough good coaches--that if he could play, he'd have stuck in one of his stops. Let's find another reclamation project.

 

[Stash]

Man everybody loved him on here a few years ago.

Including the Cowboys:

http://proxy.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/tag?name=jonathan-cooper

If Leary leaves, I'd certainly bring him in for a look. As good as this offensive line is, you can never have too much talent.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He was not one of the 53 best players in Cleveland...

In that case,

 

[Stash]

Should we move this thread to the 'Signed by Cowboys' section?

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

 

[haleyrules]

He didn't make it for the Patriots, Cardinals, or Browns. Maybe a stint in Dallas is the key.

Not really. He can't play. Sucks that he never got past the broken leg, but he's been around enough--and with enough good coaches--that if he could play, he'd have stuck in one of his stops. Let's find another reclamation project.

I don't know Idgit, l have been reading some decent stories about Cooper. He may have something left to offer. A little depth could help. I guess we shall see.

 

[Idgit]

I don't know Idgit, l have been reading some decent stories about Cooper. He may have something left to offer. A little depth could help. I guess we shall see.

We'll see. I don't have an axe to grind for the guy. We're talking about a backup role here anyway. It's just strange to see him go through so many teams so quickly if he can actually play.

 

[cjlopez]

Sometimes players and the scheme don't match. U never know, he can be shielded by our other OL. I don't think it's s major move. I think it's a good let's see what we can see.

 

[Verdict]

I was thinking the same thing as a possible reclamation project. He seems more of a finesse/ technique player more than a power one. Perhaps the Cowboys' scheme would be a better fit for him than those he's found himself in previously?

With Leary likely moving on, I'd take a look on a 'prove it' type deal.

I realize he has been traded once and cut twice this year, but the Cowboys saw enough to bring him on board for the playoffs. Maybe he is finally getting closer to 100 percent after his injury.