Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense

dizzle88 · 12-02-2016, 12:52 AM

'Closed mouths don't get fed,' Saints' Brandin Cooks said of expressing frustration | NOLA.com

Cooks insists that expressing his frustration is not coming from a selfish place....whilst he complains that he was not utilised and the offense completely steam rolled one of the best Defenses in the league.

Sounds pretty selfish to me, thinking entirely of his own stats and not the final score.

WillSaints81 · 12-02-2016, 09:02 AM

Do you think someone who is a number 1 receiver in college is just gonna be able to play 100% when he does not get close to the same volume? But at the same time, not targeting him at all in a game one time is not a big deal but in most games he needs to be targeted. I mean he doesn't get even 10 targets most games. This is what you get with ANY number receiver in college. Colston was a lucky pick because he was a rare number 1 but he didn't play for a big school either.

jeanpierre · 12-02-2016, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Don't you think it's a little selfish and immature for a guy to be upset about his involvement in a 28 point win though!?!

I would understand if we had lost and he could have helped, but the rams bracketed him and Brees did the right thing by throwing to the open receiver.

I mean come on, your team just won by 28 points. When Cooks had the long TD's people were flying over there to congratulate him, it's a shame he can't be grown up enough to return the favour.

Marques Colston was fiercely competitive, but always stayed professional.

Dizz, have you seen Cooks ranting after a game?

He's a guy who's busted his arse to be among the top 10 receivers in the NFL.

He wants to eat and on the back end of a rookie contract (2017 + 1), he needs to enhance his numbers for free agency...

halloween 65 · 12-02-2016, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Dizz, have you seen Cooks ranting after a game?

He's a guy who's busted his arse to be among the top 10 receivers in the NFL.

He wants to eat and on the back end of a rookie contract (2017 + 1), he needs to enhance his numbers for free agency...

He's got a pretty good resume going right now. Someone will pay as long as he stays healthy.

The Dude · 12-02-2016, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

He's got a pretty good resume going right now. Someone will pay as long as he stays healthy.

I'll be pissed if it's not us.

halloween 65 · 12-02-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I'll be pissed if it's not us.

Me too. He cost 2 draft picks, high picks at that.

RaginCajun83 · 12-02-2016, 12:38 PM

Be careful what you wish for Cooks, last couple players to voice their opinions got shipped off to mediocre offenses

BusDriver · 12-02-2016, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

Be careful what you wish for Cooks, last couple players to voice their opinions got shipped off to mediocre offenses

Cleveland is a nice place to play in January. lol

blackangold · 12-02-2016, 01:26 PM

If there is one thing the Saints are consistent about... it's not needing a number 1 WR to be productive on offense.

Cooks should be careful and choose his words wisely, because he isn't demonstrating the kind of professionalism and maturity with these comments that we expected to see.

Amazing to me that a guy like Dez Bryant has handled himself better in this same situation this year...

Utah_Saint · 12-02-2016, 02:22 PM

If this is all he said, no harm, no foul.

But if he continues to go to the press to vent his frustrations, then he should go somewhere else. He's a hot commodity right now and teams like the Bears, Rams and 49ers, would probably be willing to give up a good draft pick for his services.

He also needs to understand that players on winning teams get remembered and all players on an NFL roster have three responsibilities...

1) Help the team win
2) Help the team win
3) Help the team win

I love having him in the black and gold but he's not irreplaceable.

12-02-2016, 12:52 AM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense 'Closed mouths don't get fed,' Saints' Brandin Cooks said of expressing frustration \| NOLA.com Cooks insists that expressing his frustration is not coming from a selfish place....whilst he complains that he was not utilised and the offense completely steam rolled one of the best Defenses in the league. Sounds pretty selfish to me, thinking entirely of his own stats and not the final score.

12-02-2016, 09:02 AM	#2
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,283	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Do you think someone who is a number 1 receiver in college is just gonna be able to play 100% when he does not get close to the same volume? But at the same time, not targeting him at all in a game one time is not a big deal but in most games he needs to be targeted. I mean he doesn't get even 10 targets most games. This is what you get with ANY number receiver in college. Colston was a lucky pick because he was a rare number 1 but he didn't play for a big school either.

12-02-2016, 11:50 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Originally Posted by dizzle88 Don't you think it's a little selfish and immature for a guy to be upset about his involvement in a 28 point win though!?! I would understand if we had lost and he could have helped, but the rams bracketed him and Brees did the right thing by throwing to the open receiver. I mean come on, your team just won by 28 points. When Cooks had the long TD's people were flying over there to congratulate him, it's a shame he can't be grown up enough to return the favour. Marques Colston was fiercely competitive, but always stayed professional. Dizz, have you seen Cooks ranting after a game? He's a guy who's busted his arse to be among the top 10 receivers in the NFL. He wants to eat and on the back end of a rookie contract (2017 + 1), he needs to enhance his numbers for free agency... halloween 65 likes this.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Originally Posted by jeanpierre Dizz, have you seen Cooks ranting after a game? He's a guy who's busted his arse to be among the top 10 receivers in the NFL. He wants to eat and on the back end of a rookie contract (2017 + 1), he needs to enhance his numbers for free agency... He's got a pretty good resume going right now. Someone will pay as long as he stays healthy.

12-02-2016, 12:16 PM	#5
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Originally Posted by halloween 65 He's got a pretty good resume going right now. Someone will pay as long as he stays healthy. I'll be pissed if it's not us. halloween 65 likes this.
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12-02-2016, 01:35 PM	#6
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Originally Posted by The Dude I'll be pissed if it's not us. Me too. He cost 2 draft picks, high picks at that.

12-02-2016, 12:38 PM	#7
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Be careful what you wish for Cooks, last couple players to voice their opinions got shipped off to mediocre offenses dizzle88 and BusDriver like this.

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BusDriver 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ICT Kansas Posts: 183	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 Be careful what you wish for Cooks, last couple players to voice their opinions got shipped off to mediocre offenses Cleveland is a nice place to play in January. lol

12-02-2016, 01:26 PM	#9
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense If there is one thing the Saints are consistent about... it's not needing a number 1 WR to be productive on offense. Cooks should be careful and choose his words wisely, because he isn't demonstrating the kind of professionalism and maturity with these comments that we expected to see. Amazing to me that a guy like Dez Bryant has handled himself better in this same situation this year...

12-02-2016, 02:22 PM	#10
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Source: Brandin Cooks frustrated with his role on offense If this is all he said, no harm, no foul. But if he continues to go to the press to vent his frustrations, then he should go somewhere else. He's a hot commodity right now and teams like the Bears, Rams and 49ers, would probably be willing to give up a good draft pick for his services. He also needs to understand that players on winning teams get remembered and all players on an NFL roster have three responsibilities... 1) Help the team win 2) Help the team win 3) Help the team win I love having him in the black and gold but he's not irreplaceable. jnormand and BusDriver like this.

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