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We give a 1st and 3rd for him. I think if they have that much interest in him it's going to cost them dearly.

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Titans have the 5th pick this draft and the eagles are 13th or 14th.

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Never say never. I don't see this happening for less than a player and a pick or two picks a #1 and #3 anything less would be unwise IMHO.

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Has to be at least a 1st and either additional or players involved for me.

It makes sense. As good as he is he wont be a number 1 receiver for me. He doesn't have the size and will need a really accurate QB to throw to the smaller frame/window.

I rate him,really exciting player etc but he is going to want 10ml a year. Brees can make a 4/5th round WR look all pro and that money can go on suring up the line on either offense or defensive.

If it happens good luck to him.

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Also if they are trading a deal must be close with Snead. To loose both would be stupidity

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His contract is too affordable and he is too good to let him go IMO. The Graham trade shows they will make bold moves for the roster...I just hope it means something besides 7-9 again.

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Let's say we trade him to the Titans and swap first round picks... Would that be worth it having the #5 pick?

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His contract is affordable this year but wont be much longer. If he isnt happy youll end up with a player not putting in the work and refusing a new deal so you loose him for less. Sell while the price is high for me

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With so many holes on defense & a developing stud in Thomas, I understand the talks. If the Titans are talking about giving up their #5 pick & possible compensation (mid/late pick) you must consider it.

Nothing will surprise me anyone.

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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.

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I wouldn't trade him for swapping picks. He's worth at least a #1.

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Trade him for #5 and mid round pick, sigh Lesean Jackson to be vertical threat, and draft defense with 5 & 11 picks.

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Players usually play better before a big money year.

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1st and 2nd from the Titans and maybe an average DE. Cooks is a proven commodity. They would be taking a gamble with picks.

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I'm calling bull**** until the deal goes down

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Speed threat is a role and Cooks is limited. You've seen him taken out of a game at times if a solid defense takes away the deep ball. If he eventually leaves and/or traded, the cup board isn't bare. We already know what we have in Micheal Thomas.

Cooks will be very expensive after this year (he could walk/re sign elsewhere and the Saints would have nothing).

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New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks on radar of Eagles, Titans


Good grief, if we only get a rd 1 for him I'm going to be pissed. We gave up a 3rd to move up in the first to get him. A rd 1 is not enough. Rd 1 and a rd 2 or 3+ picks is a must or moving up to get him was a wasted pick.

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We can pick up the 5 year option for him next year which would be about 6 million. After that drew will probably be gone and we will recover 9 million in dead money. If he is traded we need to get a butt load of picks.

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I am warming up to this trade , COOKS FOR #5 ELITE PASS RUSHER, LB OR CB AT 11. We are likely to get Sullivan.. Garrett . Thomas . Foster LB or Lattimore CB. IMHO that makes a better team. Hate to lose Cooks but he is easier to replace than a pass rusher. Make it happen Loomis

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I was thinking the same thing.

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If we give up Cooks and our pick to move to 5 I would be seriously pissed. Getting a high pick like 5 for him okay, but without giving up our draftpick would be okay. Or receiving a first and player or multiple picks.

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If it swap picks it makes no sense. But for the number 5 pock another pick or a player its potential a very good deal

Just need to get the right player

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You all know though if we get the 5th pick we take a impact player then a QB at 11 just to pee on the parade

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I would only take #5 as a straight up swap Cooks for #5 . then double up on DE Thomas and Allen pass rusher fixed. Imagine Thomas , Rankins. Jourdan, Allen. Awesome front four

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162 catches, 2311 yards, 17 tds is 2 years

that is worth more considerably than just a 1

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So we can trade Brandin Cooks for the #5 pick to the AFC and not have to worry about seeing him or paying him? From there we could take Solomon Thomas or Jonathan Allen at 5, and Reuben Foster at #11? We can get another WR in free agency. I think I'd pull the trigger.

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i agree, but the assuming teams know this also, thats why i think they will not offer a first rd pick for cook, a second and 3rd rnder possibly

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thats why we need a play for ashton jeffries chicago maybe trade pick for him.

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Better not just be swapping picks as it makes no sense

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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:blueshock:vers brandon will have meltdown charley brown.:blueshock:

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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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