CFZ Signing Hopkins doesn't really make a lot of sense

[RustyBourneHorse]

Don't get me wrong. It would certainly be fun to have Hopkins in the lineup. However, firstly, let's be careful this doesn't turn into a Earl Thomas situation. Also, let's look at what I predict will be our receiving /te group to start the season on the 30, and then see where we need help.

WR: Lamb, Cooks, Gallup, Tolbert, Moreno-Cropper, and Turpin

TE: Ferguson, Schoonmacher, Hendershot, and Bell.

I suppose I could see him making a nice 4 WR option, but I'm also keen to see Tolbert in camp. Remember, he was at a small school, so it can take a bit for a small school player to become accustomed to NFL speed. I think we at least should have 3 top WRs, and a nice TE group. Let's look at areas needing help:

Kicker: this is an area that is scary atm.
RB: probably could use a bit more competition.
Oline: could use more depth


I think it'd be fun if we were to get Hopkins, but i think we have at least 3 positions that need help beyond WR. I am concerned that Hopkins could be another Earl Thomas situation.

 

[JBS]

Agreed. Why would we want to break the 28 year streak? Let’s keep that bad boy going

 

[jrumann59]

Eh stats says Hopkins has the same issues Dez had later on in his career, leg injuries and loss of explosiveness. 14+ ypc last 3 years 11+ ypc

 

[big dog cowboy]

WR: Lamb, Cooks, Gallup, Tolbert, Moreno-Cropper, and Turpin

TE: Ferguson, Schoonmacher, Hendershot, and Bell.

WR logjam with Houston, Fehoko, Durden, Brooks and don't forget McKeon and Fant at TE.

 

[Jake]

Agreed. Why would we want to break the 28 year streak? Let’s keep that bad boy going

Hopkins isn't a solution at this point. He's just a name.

He's played a total of 19 games the last two seasons, scored a total of 11 TDs, and he's hired an agent for the first time in his career - he wants paid.

Best of luck to him.

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Signing Hopkins makes Gallup surplus unless there’s a long term injury. I think Gallup deserves a chance to make an impact this season.

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Agreed. Why would we want to break the 28 year streak? Let’s keep that bad boy going

Again, it would be fun, but I think we have too much of a log jam at WR, including some young WRs who need reps.

 

[817Gill]

The league knows he’s not the same guy, that’s why nobody will pay him.

Can he make a play or two, sure. Is that worth 13-16M? No way.

And we are looking for a playoff playmaker, dude will be broken down by week 10. Multiple league execs have relayed through media that they believe he’s about done.

 

[Havic]

It’s a luxury signing

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Yes, it doesn't make sense to replace a UDFA WR with a guy who had a 16-game pace of 114 catches and 1,275 yards catching passes from Colt McCoy and David Blough lol

 

[stiletto]

They need to sign another OL that is an upgrade to some of these backup JAGS if they can find one. WR is much better with the addition of Cooks.

 

[KJJ]

Yes, it doesn't make sense to replace a UDFA WR with a guy who had a 16-game pace of 114 catches and 1,275 yards catching passes from Colt McCoy and David Blough lol

It doesn’t make sense after trading for Cooks. I’ve heard reports he’s looking for around $15M, the same amount OBJ got. We would have to pay him and the Cowboys would likely have to give up on Jalen Tolbert a third round pick after only one season.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

It doesn’t make sense after trading for Cooks. I’ve heard reports he’s looking for around $15M, the same amount OBJ got. We would have to pay him and the Cowboys would likely have to give up on Jalen Tolbert a third round pick after only one season.

Last week you told me he wasn't going to get OBJ money

Obviously, the money is a question as to whether they can do it. But Hopkins makes sense as far as roster construction.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I'd say a sapped Hopkins is a better player at this point than a sapped Gallup.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Agreed. Why would we want to break the 28 year streak? Let’s keep that bad boy going

Making signings like Hopkins is how you got in this 28 year streak to begin with. Mismanaging your cap space.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'd say a sapped Hopkins is a better player at this point than a sapped Gallup.

But that’s not question though. The question is to make this team better do they needs another receiver? Over any of their actual holes?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yes, it doesn't make sense to replace a UDFA WR with a guy who had a 16-game pace of 114 catches and 1,275 yards catching passes from Colt McCoy and David Blough lol

Yeah but is that our only option? To grab a receiver? We can’t grab a RB? Or linebacker? Or guard?

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Yeah but is that our only option? To grab a receiver? We can’t grab a RB? Or linebacker? Or guard?

They can do all 4 of those things. They're all depth pieces.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

They can do all 4 of those things. They're all depth pieces.

Yeah but certain positions should take priority.

 

[Stash]

Don't get me wrong. It would certainly be fun to have Hopkins in the lineup. However, firstly, let's be careful this doesn't turn into a Earl Thomas situation. Also, let's look at what I predict will be our receiving /te group to start the season on the 30, and then see where we need help.

WR: Lamb, Cooks, Gallup, Tolbert, Moreno-Cropper, and Turpin

TE: Ferguson, Schoonmacher, Hendershot, and Bell.

I suppose I could see him making a nice 4 WR option, but I'm also keen to see Tolbert in camp. Remember, he was at a small school, so it can take a bit for a small school player to become accustomed to NFL speed. I think we at least should have 3 top WRs, and a nice TE group. Let's look at areas needing help:

Kicker: this is an area that is scary atm.
RB: probably could use a bit more competition.
Oline: could use more depth


I think it'd be fun if we were to get Hopkins, but i think we have at least 3 positions that need help beyond WR. I am concerned that Hopkins could be another Earl Thomas situation.

You’re absolutely right. To say nothing of the impact his salary demands would have on our current and future cap situation.

But that’s a reality some would rather not see.