Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

I agree with you. I think it was blown up a little, but it bothered me too. And after the media started digging into it, he changed his tune and said he just was upset because he didn't "personally help the team." That's a farce. It's BS and it still sounds selfish. "The team kicked a lot of ass and did awesome, but I'm mad cause I didn't get to help the team by making some catches."

It bothered me at the time, but he hasn't said or done anything since so I'm over it.

Did it get blown out of proportion? Yes.

But was he acting like a selfish teammate? In my opinion, yes.

Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

Well we don't want his feelings to get hurt do we? I mean he gets to play, but he didn't get any catches. Wonder how the many other players feel when they have to sit on the sidelines the entire game without even playing.

Cooks was playing the entire game. That's my point. I'm sure other players would like to contribute more to the team while they sit on their ass the entire game. He got to play. He just didn't get the ball.

Anyway, water under the bridge.

Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

It's seems fairly simple to me. Cooks is a competitor and wants the ball every time.

Being a decoy isn't very exciting and can be a frustration.............

Here's another thought. Payton obviously forced the Ball to Cooks next game and defenses took any opportunities away. I love him and want him for another decade. Thomas is the future #1 jersey seller and I always feel the need for Snead.

Also we have Curtis Johnson back on staff.....if Cooks were to leave Johnson would still give us a quality product on the field with a little work.

Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

You're comparing NON starters to the saints Starting WR? Barring injury non of the bench players expect to get major PT somebody who is on the field 85% of time is a different story. It wasn't selfish, I guess we really wouldn't understand because we're not in his shoes.

Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

Cooks comments didn't bother me as they seemed more of the nature of frustration and wanting to contribute and be a part of something bigger...

Feel like the negative slant, spin came from other kids reporters from other teams that would like him playing for one of the "preferred markets"...

If it was all the time and in various context, the I'd say you have a problem child - which Cooks is not, just a great receiver who needs the ball more...

Re: Payton addresses speculation, expects Cooks back with Saints
 

Cooks was dealing with a better corner. If Brees threw his way, there's a good chance the rams score more than 21 points.