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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by jeanpierre Why should teams have to match what the Saints gave up if Loomis & Payton over paid to begin with? And I realized as he said this, he was absolutely right; I remember (and posted often) ...

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Old 03-08-2017, 11:58 AM   #331
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Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks

Originally Posted by jeanpierre View Post
Why should teams have to match what the Saints gave up if Loomis & Payton over paid to begin with?

And I realized as he said this, he was absolutely right; I remember (and posted often) this same sentiment...
I've been thinking that same thing this whole time. Everybody seems to think we should get at least what we used to get him. But here's the thing: Other teams don't give a damn what we invested in him. It's not their fault we traded up for him.
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Old 03-08-2017, 11:59 AM   #332
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What if the Saints are willing to stand pat and keep Cooks through next season? It does not appear they are just giving him away for 1 draft pick who may or may not pan out.
then you have to go way back to pages 8-10 of this thread and look at everyone who was already apprehensive about trading him
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Old 03-08-2017, 11:59 AM   #333
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If I were the Saints,

I'd give my #1 pick every year for a proven player with another team that is just 24 years old and has never had a serious injury.

Imagine how much better our team would be. This is why taking anything short of his true value doesn't make any sense.

Think of the turd players we drafted and it becomes immediately clear.
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Old 03-08-2017, 12:04 PM   #334
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Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks

We didn't come to the Titans or the Eagles with the trade offer. Meaning we didn't have any real intentions on trading, so we have the upper hand in negotiations. You can give us(Saints) what we want for what we have that you want or you can keep it moving while we run it up with Cooks and they will still be looking for that WR threat.
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The Saints have told teams he could be available. That interest doesnt start without leaks
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The Saints have told teams he could be available. That interest doesnt start without leaks
Not true... this started back in Dec. When Cooks took to social media not happy with the way he is being used.

That could get teams calling.
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What if the Saints are willing to stand pat and keep Cooks through next season? It does not appear they are just giving him away for 1 draft pick who may or may not pan out.
It's definitely two picks or a first and a swap of mid round picks boosting the other pick up the draft for us at the least...

As I said in my earlier post on the thread, it's not because we have to recover what Payton/Loomis overcompensated for in the trade with the Chefs, but because of Cooks' value as a 23 year old Top 5 wide receiver who is a No. 1 wideout, despite his dimunitive stature...

It's just we have two No.1 WRs now and we need to spread the talent...
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It's definitely two picks or a first and a swap of mid round picks boosting the other pick up the draft for us at the least...

As I said in my earlier post on the thread, not because we have to recover what Loomis overcompensated for in the trade with the Chefs, but because of Cooks' value as a 23 year old Top 5 wide receiver who is a No. 1 wideout, despite his dimunitive stature...

It's just we have two No.1's now and we need to spread the talent...
Exactly.

And how many more targets would he have had if we did not have Thomas? When your QB is Brees there will never be a true #1 WR
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Old 03-08-2017, 03:24 PM   #339
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Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks

At a minimum cooks is worth a # 15 draft pick according to NFL draft value chart.
I would not trade him for less than a #1 and a three or #1 and a player that could start on our team.
If we cant make that happen I would bail.
My Ideal trade would be #5 and #18 For Cooks and # 11 If I did my math correctly that would give us a +330 on the value chart or the equivalent of a # 25 2nd rd pick.
The Titans get a young veteran high character productive star receiver sure thing.
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