Brandin Cooks Trade Talks

lee909 · 03-02-2017, 11:58 AM

Better not just be swapping picks as it makes no sense

st thomas · 03-02-2017, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I'd like to see him stay. But Michael Thomas made him kind of expendable. We still have Snead. But it's better to have a little too much at the position then not enough. After Snead the experience/talent of our WRs drop off considerably.

i don't like the trade idea but i will accept it only if we beef up needed positions with picks or trade, i'm still holding on to the thought that he will not fetch a 1 pick, its a drew brees thing, he will not produce anywhere without the payton playbook. that greener pasture thing again. marriotta will help him better there. without a cast of good recei

vers brandon will have meltdown charley brown.

ChrisXVI · 03-02-2017, 12:01 PM

I guess we should go ahead and put the final nail in the coffin of that abysmal 2014 draft.

K Major · 03-02-2017, 12:03 PM

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Titans are the frontrunners to acquire Brandin Cooks in a deal that could send the No. 18 overall pick to the Saints.

"The Saints look like they are intent on rebuilding their defense," Adam Schefter added, and they are targeting a first-rounder to do that. Per Mort, another scenario would involve the Titans sending the No. 5 pick and "another pick or two" to New Orleans in exchange for No. 11 overall. As Tennessee holds the Nos. 5 and 18 overall selections in the draft, GM Jon Robinson is armed to make aggressive moves. The Titans' two biggest needs are wideout and cornerback.Related: TitansSource: ESPN.comMar 2 - 12:38 PM

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2017, 12:09 PM

We gave up a first and a third to get a short speedster. We need a speedster to open the deep ball from Drew so the middle is open for Thomas, Snead and our tight ends. He fills his role nicely here once Payton figured out how to use him properly. He benefits the team now.

I can't recall who we have on the practice squad that could possibly fill that role so I am extremely hesitant about trading a 1,000 yard receiver for a simple trade up in the draft where we only have six picks.......go figure!

I want their first round pick, a third round and a defensive starter if I am even going to consider this deal that I really don't want to make in the first place. We paid dearly for him and I'm not giving him up cheaply. If another team wants him then they need to pony up.

frydaddy · 03-02-2017, 12:11 PM

I'd reeeaaally like to get our hands on that #5 pick, but I wouldn't want it at the expense of #11. I'd like to see something like we send them Cooks and a 4th and possibly swap picks in the 3rd and we get #5 and keep #11

lee909 · 03-02-2017, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

another scenario would involve the Titans sending the No. 5 pick and "another pick or two" to New Orleans in exchange for No. 11 overall. As Tennessee holds the Nos. 5 and 18 overall selections in the draft, GM Jon Robinson is armed to make aggressive moves. The Titans' two biggest needs are wideout and cornerback.Related: TitansSource: ESPN.comMar 2 - 12:38 PM

So thats pick 11 and Cooks for 5 plus a couple of others?

Not keen on that unless its a 2/3 and future picks or player

ChrisXVI · 03-02-2017, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by lee909

So thats pick 11 and Cooks for 5 plus a couple of others?

Not keen on that unless its a 2/3 and future picks or player

I don't know... I think that would be a pretty good deal. Cooks isn't THAT great. Cooks and pick 11 for pick 5 and a 3rd rounder.

Beastmode · 03-02-2017, 12:47 PM

I don't think we could keep both the 5 and 11. That would be impossible. 11 is a great spot for salary issues. Rules start changing right there. This is a tough one for me. We likely get better on D but also that weakness gets transferred to the offense. Not feeling this one. Cooks keeps teams honest and opens up the field.

st thomas · 03-02-2017, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I don't think we could keep both the 5 and 11. That would be impossible. 11 is a great spot for salary issues. Rules start changing right there. This is a tough one for me. We likely get better on D but also that weakness gets transferred to the offense. Not feeling this one. Cooks keeps teams honest and opens up the field.

agree it probably not feasible, no money for all, it is probably the 18th pick with a player or 2 and a 5th. something of that sort, i don't see them giving up the 5 pick for the little guy. hes a solid player with heart and alot of us would be pissed if not returned with block buster trade. like they say proven commodity.
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03-02-2017, 11:58 AM	#31
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,721 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Better not just be swapping picks as it makes no sense ScottF, Rell&Gold and Saint in Aus like this.

03-02-2017, 11:59 AM	#32
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by jnormand I'd like to see him stay. But Michael Thomas made him kind of expendable. We still have Snead. But it's better to have a little too much at the position then not enough. After Snead the experience/talent of our WRs drop off considerably. i don't like the trade idea but i will accept it only if we beef up needed positions with picks or trade, i'm still holding on to the thought that he will not fetch a 1 pick, its a drew brees thing, he will not produce anywhere without the payton playbook. that greener pasture thing again. marriotta will help him better there. without a cast of good receivers brandon will have meltdown charley brown.

03-02-2017, 12:01 PM	#33
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks I guess we should go ahead and put the final nail in the coffin of that abysmal 2014 draft. SmashMouth, st thomas, K Major and 1 others like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,030 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, the Titans are the frontrunners to acquire Brandin Cooks in a deal that could send the No. 18 overall pick to the Saints. "The Saints look like they are intent on rebuilding their defense," Adam Schefter added, and they are targeting a first-rounder to do that. Per Mort, another scenario would involve the Titans sending the No. 5 pick and "another pick or two" to New Orleans in exchange for No. 11 overall. As Tennessee holds the Nos. 5 and 18 overall selections in the draft, GM Jon Robinson is armed to make aggressive moves. The Titans' two biggest needs are wideout and cornerback.Related: TitansSource: ESPN.comMar 2 - 12:38 PM ChrisXVI and halloween 65 like this.
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03-02-2017, 12:09 PM	#35
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks We gave up a first and a third to get a short speedster. We need a speedster to open the deep ball from Drew so the middle is open for Thomas, Snead and our tight ends. He fills his role nicely here once Payton figured out how to use him properly. He benefits the team now. I can't recall who we have on the practice squad that could possibly fill that role so I am extremely hesitant about trading a 1,000 yard receiver for a simple trade up in the draft where we only have six picks.......go figure! I want their first round pick, a third round and a defensive starter if I am even going to consider this deal that I really don't want to make in the first place. We paid dearly for him and I'm not giving him up cheaply. If another team wants him then they need to pony up. st thomas and Rell&Gold like this.
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03-02-2017, 12:11 PM	#36
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,947 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks I'd reeeaaally like to get our hands on that #5 pick, but I wouldn't want it at the expense of #11. I'd like to see something like we send them Cooks and a 4th and possibly swap picks in the 3rd and we get #5 and keep #11 halloween 65 and Rell&Gold like this.

03-02-2017, 12:18 PM	#37
lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,721 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by K Major another scenario would involve the Titans sending the No. 5 pick and "another pick or two" to New Orleans in exchange for No. 11 overall. As Tennessee holds the Nos. 5 and 18 overall selections in the draft, GM Jon Robinson is armed to make aggressive moves. The Titans' two biggest needs are wideout and cornerback.Related: TitansSource: ESPN.comMar 2 - 12:38 PM So thats pick 11 and Cooks for 5 plus a couple of others? Not keen on that unless its a 2/3 and future picks or player

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by lee909 So thats pick 11 and Cooks for 5 plus a couple of others? Not keen on that unless its a 2/3 and future picks or player I don't know... I think that would be a pretty good deal. Cooks isn't THAT great. Cooks and pick 11 for pick 5 and a 3rd rounder.

03-02-2017, 12:47 PM	#39
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks I don't think we could keep both the 5 and 11. That would be impossible. 11 is a great spot for salary issues. Rules start changing right there. This is a tough one for me. We likely get better on D but also that weakness gets transferred to the offense. Not feeling this one. Cooks keeps teams honest and opens up the field. st thomas and Saint in Aus like this.
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03-02-2017, 01:06 PM	#40
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by Beastmode I don't think we could keep both the 5 and 11. That would be impossible. 11 is a great spot for salary issues. Rules start changing right there. This is a tough one for me. We likely get better on D but also that weakness gets transferred to the offense. Not feeling this one. Cooks keeps teams honest and opens up the field. agree it probably not feasible, no money for all, it is probably the 18th pick with a player or 2 and a 5th. something of that sort, i don't see them giving up the 5 pick for the little guy. hes a solid player with heart and alot of us would be pissed if not returned with block buster trade. like they say proven commodity. ______________

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