Amari Cooper

[Godstree]

I think Rico could do serious damage as a receiver but it seems the coaching staff thinks otherwise.

Yeah I don't get that either. I think they want him to pay some "football dues" before he gets more playing time.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Doesn’t take long for this one to set in.

 

[cowboycolors]

His decision making in the pocket doesn’t suck. He’s just not as good as Romo. There were no issues with sacks in the past. This board is comical. When Romo got sacked a lot, 100% of the blame went to the Oline. When Dak gets sacked, it’s him. I’m not sure if you guys watch the games. Dak gets sacked way too often against 3 and 4 man rushes. Garrett and Linehan don’t scheme enough read option, play action, or quick passes for Dak to get the ball out quickly. The sacks are more of a scheme and Oline issue than it is Dak holding the ball too long.

Earl with all respect your wrong
Dak Prescott is holding the ball 2 long
he is damn sure not Tony nor is he Troy
Dak is not a elite QB
I watch the game he holds the ball way 2 long and has a problem holding on to the ball
2 interceptions Today why because he held the ball 2 long
The Oline is not the same as 2016 but Daks decisions in the pocket suck compared to Tony or Troy Or Danny or Roger or Don and that's how he gets judged fair or not

 

[Earl Stevens]

Earl with all respect your wrong
Dak Prescott is holding the ball 2 long
he is damn sure not Tony nor is he Troy
Dak is not a elite QB
I watch the game he holds the ball way 2 long and has a problem holding on to the ball
2 interceptions Today why because he held the ball 2 long
The Oline is not the same as 2016 but Daks decisions in the pocket suck compared to Tony or Troy Or Danny or Roger or Don and that's how he gets judged fair or not

You have a short memory. Romo was pure gunslinger and very turnover prone. And please don’t ever put Romo and White in the same sentence as the two best Dallas QBs ever.

 

[UK Cowboy]

We stole him....

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

We stole him....

I agree. The difference between the cooper trade and Galloway/William's trade is we gave up less and cooper is younger and a much better receiver than those two guys.

This team would have already been out of the playoff hunt without cooper. I will be honest and say I did not think he would be able to make this big of an impact.

 

[jarntt]

Cooper has been huge for us. Gallup looking like he will be huge for us also.

 

[cowboycolors]

You have a short memory. Romo was pure gunslinger and very turnover prone. And please don’t ever put Romo and White in the same sentence as the two best Dallas QBs ever.

Why not Romo and White were Cowboys nowhere near as good as Roger or Troy but still Cowboys just like Dak.
Romo was a gunslinger. But he had to be he did not have the Defense Dak has and his O-line suxed moose drool most years.
Dak is a solid Bus driver with flashes of brilliance. His ball control is terrible and he throws interceptions on par with Romo IMHO.
I don’t hate Dak He is just not elite No more no less. Good Man Good Leader just above average Qb. It’s not a crime to just admit how I think he is.
Opinions vary that’s ok

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

Romo had a decent line his first few years. The defense was also decent his first few years,but let's not pretend either was great. The OL was terrible for about 3 seasons after that and so was the defense. Then about 2014 the line was great and by that time Romo was beat up and could no longer physically play. The defense was terrible for most of Romos time in dallas. But I still cant give Romo a pass for his playoff record which was not good. He was terrible against Minnesota in that 2010 playoff game and so was the defense..

 

[Sheluvsbama]

They seem to be very happy with him at Dallas. He is quite a crowd pleaser too!

 

[GNG]

I love Dak. He is one of my favorite players.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

So I think Amari was well worth pick number 27. Looking forward to seeing him with a new OC. Amari can do it all. The guy runs the best routes of any receiver we have had in the past 20 years. The fact that he runs great routes means the new OC can get more creative. Imagine Amari lining up in the slot on occasion and creating optimal matchups.? He made Marcus Peter's his bitch in the playoff game. Hindsight is telling me we ran zeke too much. Drew brees is going to carve up the rams like we should have

 

[jarntt]

So I think Amari was well worth pick number 27. Looking forward to seeing him with a new OC. Amari can do it all. The guy runs the best routes of any receiver we have had in the past 20 years. The fact that he runs great routes means the new OC can get more creative. Imagine Amari lining up in the slot on occasion and creating optimal matchups.? He made Marcus Peter's his bitch in the playoff game. Hindsight is telling me we ran zeke too much. Drew brees is going to carve up the rams like we should have

I was very much against this trade of Cooper for a #1 pick. I wouldn't have given a second rounder for him. But, I am very happy to have been proven wrong and knowing that the pick is now #27, in retrospect I now think this was a very good move for this team. It will be tough not picking until the end of the second round but if we keep drafting well and are able to find some talent we should be able to keep moving forward. Plus we do have cap space for a FA move which could offset not having the first rounder too and give immediate help and also have a young team that should just get better with another year of experience

 

[UK Cowboy]

Oh really? Wrong again, Earl. Dude, do you even double check your nonsense before posting? It's pretty obvious you don't. And you're saying I haven't done the research ...

Brandin Cooks three prior seasons leading up to the first trade...
2014: 10 Games, 53 catches, 553 yards, 10.4 ypc, 3 TD, 76.8% catch
2015: 16 G, 84 catches, 1138 yards, 13.5 ypc, 9 TD, 65% catch
2016: 16 G, 78 catches, 1173 yards, 15.0 ypc, 8 TD, 67% catch

Cooks last season prior to his second trade...
2017: 16 G, 65 catches, 1082 yards, 16.6 ypc, 7 TD, 57% catch

Cooks so far in 2018 through 7 games is on pace for...
2018: 73 catches, 1300 yards, 17.8 ypc, 5 TD, 73% catch

That's pretty damn solid and consistent production, especially considering 2017 and 2018 were/are Cooks' first year in new offenses.

Amari Cooper last 3 full seasons prior to yesterday's trade...
2015: 16 G, 72 catches, 1072 yards, 14.9 ypc, 6 TD, 55% catch
2016: 16 G, 83 catches, 1183 yards, 13.9 ypc, 5 TD, 63% catch
2017: 14 G, 48 ctaches, 680 yards, 14.2 ypc, 7 TD, 50% catch

Amari Cooper far in 2018 through 6 games is on pace for...
2018: 59 catches, 747 yards, 12.7 ypc, 3 TD, 69% catch

Between Cooper's 2017 season and 2018 season (so far) there is clearly a decline from his first two seasons. Same Quarterback, a lot more drops.

Meanwhile, Cooks is who he is, there is not much guess work with him, teams know what they are going to get with him. On the other hand, who knows which direction Cooper is going to head from here?

How's that ''Decline'' theory working out?

 

[Sheluvsbama]

I love Amari Cooper! He has been fabulous at Dallas! I think the future for the Cowboys definitely brightened when he signed with them.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I dont like Cooper.

He blew up & became a big thing then nose dived.
He is fools gold.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I’m an idiot for stating a statistical fact. The idiot might be who ever approved that trade and Dallas gives up a top 10 pick for an OK receiver who is owed a new contract too.

Wasnt trolling at all. I don’t think you give up a potential top 10 pick for an average receiver who is nearing free agency.

I'll tell you what. You have 6500 vbucks. I will bet you that 6500 that the Cowboys pick would not have been top 10. In fact, I'll bet you it won't be top 12. Now put up or fly away

You said they have a good chance of winning the division so I’ll bet you $6500 they don’t win the division. I don’t think the Eagles will either just cause we have the Rams and the Saints on the road and the Skins have an easy schedule.

So is PE1 gonna take the bet? Don't be surprised if he flakes on you and doesn't honor the bet.

He still owes me for two lost wagers.

Hmmmmm...

So how did this turn out?
We know he was wrong on all accounts, but did he bet?

 

[UK Cowboy]

So how did this turn out?
We know he was wrong on all accounts, but did he bet?

Been welched on by reptec, no surprise PE1 follows suit

 

[handicappers]

Been welched on by reptec, no surprise PE1 follows suit

@reptec101 and @PhoenixEagles1 are a couple of rat fink mother fuckers that welch on bets. Just tag Fordman, he'll make em' pay up put em on blast for the whole world to see.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Been welched on by reptec, no surprise PE1 follows suit

I never accepted the bet so I didn’t Welch on anything.