Brandin Cooks Trade Talks

brees84 · 03-02-2017, 02:06 PM

In this draft 1st rounder for Cooks is a great deal. If we can get 5th pick for Cooks that would be one of the best moves our front office has ever made. But I highly doubt that would happen. 18th pick is more realistic.

voodooido · 03-02-2017, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

In this draft 1st rounder for Cooks is a great deal. If we can get 5th pick for Cooks that would be one of the best moves our front office has ever made. But I highly doubt that would happen. 18th pick is more realistic.

How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed.

Euphoria · 03-02-2017, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed.

It is what you do when you need to build a Defense. That WR is getting you 7-9 year after year. You have something that you can move up and take a chance on a rockstar that you can play more downs and be the corner stone/qb of your D you do it.

As good as he is... he isn't our #1 WR I would argue he isn't even our #2 guy. He is our deep threat guy only. We can get a player who is a STARTER not every few plays we insert him.

I love the idea!

brees84 · 03-02-2017, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed.

"New England Patriots sent away edge defender Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for offensive guard Jonathan Cooper and a 2016 2nd round pick."

Cooper is colossal bust so is basically 2nd round pick for excellent edge rusher entering his prime.

New England Patriots didn't want to pay him big money. That's why he got traded.

Cooks is waiting for his payday also. Is he worth 12+mil per season (next offseason better WRs will get 10+ mil easily on the open market)? Not in our system.

I'll say again, first rounder for Cooks (in this draft) is very good deal.

voodooido · 03-02-2017, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by brees84

"New England Patriots sent away edge defender Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for offensive guard Jonathan Cooper and a 2016 2nd round pick."

Cooper is colossal bust so is basically 2nd round pick for excellent edge rusher entering his prime.

New England Patriots didn't want to pay him big money. That's why he got traded.

Cooks is waiting for his payday also. Is he worth 12+mil per season (next offseason better WRs will get 10+ mil easily on the open market)? Not in our system.

I'll say again, first rounder for Cooks (in this draft) is very good deal.

Cooks will get a 5th year option next year. Roughly 6 million. We have 30 million to rebuild the defense. Don't mess up the offense to fix the defense. Would you take parts off one car to fix another if you owned and drove both? Makes no sense.

dizzle88 · 03-02-2017, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

Cooks will get a 5th year option next year. Roughly 6 million. We have 30 million to rebuild the defense. Don't mess up the offense to fix the defense. Would you take parts off one car to fix another if you owned and drove both? Makes no sense.

But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media.

I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent.

voodooido · 03-02-2017, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media.

I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent.

Reports from outside the locker room. Who knows where those rumors come from. Are they true? Maybe, either way don't get screwed over.

The Dude · 03-02-2017, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media.

I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent.

When has he complained other than that one time? Players blow off steam. They are competitive. Things are said in the heat of the moment. He even apologized. It's only a problem if it continues to happen. Did he say something else? I'm not being a dick, just haven't heard anything else from him. If he has done it again then I agree, they should let him go.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,846	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by brees84 In this draft 1st rounder for Cooks is a great deal. If we can get 5th pick for Cooks that would be one of the best moves our front office has ever made. But I highly doubt that would happen. 18th pick is more realistic. How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by voodooido How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed. It is what you do when you need to build a Defense. That WR is getting you 7-9 year after year. You have something that you can move up and take a chance on a rockstar that you can play more downs and be the corner stone/qb of your D you do it. As good as he is... he isn't our #1 WR I would argue he isn't even our #2 guy. He is our deep threat guy only. We can get a player who is a STARTER not every few plays we insert him. I love the idea! saintsfan1976 and dizzle88 like this.
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brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by voodooido How in the world is trading a proven 1000 yard wr for a rd 1 "might be a stud" a good idea??????? If they don't get multiple picks then they got screwed. "New England Patriots sent away edge defender Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for offensive guard Jonathan Cooper and a 2016 2nd round pick." Cooper is colossal bust so is basically 2nd round pick for excellent edge rusher entering his prime. New England Patriots didn't want to pay him big money. That's why he got traded. Cooks is waiting for his payday also. Is he worth 12+mil per season (next offseason better WRs will get 10+ mil easily on the open market)? Not in our system. I'll say again, first rounder for Cooks (in this draft) is very good deal. ChrisXVI likes this.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,846	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by brees84 "New England Patriots sent away edge defender Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for offensive guard Jonathan Cooper and a 2016 2nd round pick." Cooper is colossal bust so is basically 2nd round pick for excellent edge rusher entering his prime. New England Patriots didn't want to pay him big money. That's why he got traded. Cooks is waiting for his payday also. Is he worth 12+mil per season (next offseason better WRs will get 10+ mil easily on the open market)? Not in our system. I'll say again, first rounder for Cooks (in this draft) is very good deal. Cooks will get a 5th year option next year. Roughly 6 million. We have 30 million to rebuild the defense. Don't mess up the offense to fix the defense. Would you take parts off one car to fix another if you owned and drove both? Makes no sense. hagan714 likes this.
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,546	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by voodooido Cooks will get a 5th year option next year. Roughly 6 million. We have 30 million to rebuild the defense. Don't mess up the offense to fix the defense. Would you take parts off one car to fix another if you owned and drove both? Makes no sense. But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media. I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent. jnormand and ChrisXVI like this.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,846	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by dizzle88 But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media. I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent. Reports from outside the locker room. Who knows where those rumors come from. Are they true? Maybe, either way don't get screwed over.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,065	Re: Brandin Cooks Trade Talks Originally Posted by dizzle88 But from recent reports, it sounds as though Cooks is a growing cancer in the locker room. I like team mates who like to see others succeed as well as the team, not complain that he didn't score or record a catch in a 28 point win. He didn't try to hide it either, he went straight to the media. I'd agree with you if Cooks didn't pose a problem, but I think his attitude is detrimental to a team filled with young talent. When has he complained other than that one time? Players blow off steam. They are competitive. Things are said in the heat of the moment. He even apologized. It's only a problem if it continues to happen. Did he say something else? I'm not being a dick, just haven't heard anything else from him. If he has done it again then I agree, they should let him go. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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