Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots

09-17-2017, 10:50 AM

Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots

It had been rumored for months. And yet, when the Saints traded star wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Patriots in March, it was one of the most shocking circumstances of this offseason.

According to multiple sources informed of the situation in New Orleans, Cooks was dealt because of a combination of his unhappiness with his role, his doubts that aging quarterback Drew Brees could get him the ball deep, the Saints' frustrations with Cooks focusing on his numbers and their disbelief he should be paid like a top receiver.

"Closed mouths don't get fed," he told reporters. Internally, when Payton discussed the issue with Cooks, the receiver never left satisfied. The longtime coach pacified the issue, telling Cooks he'd get targets. And the following week he did -- a season-high seven catches the next week. But Cooks felt the elephant in the room -- Brees' arm strength not enabling him to find Cooks deep -- couldn't be talked about on any level.

Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots - NFL.com

Halo · 09-17-2017, 11:31 AM

Welp, I guess he may have his revenge today.

Papa Voodoo · 09-17-2017, 11:45 AM

Yes, I was really upset on all those plays where Cooks was running wide open downfield and Drew couldn't get the ball to him. /sarcasm

Halo · 09-17-2017, 11:49 AM

wasnt' he like our biggest wr producer last year?
Maybe we could have Jimmy Graham'd him and thrown to him whether he was open or not??

Papa Voodoo · 09-17-2017, 11:52 AM

He's no Steve Smith.

SmashMouth · 09-17-2017, 11:52 AM

Well Drew does miss more going deep now than before... Just saying. That does not diminish what Drew does as a HOF QB.

jnormand · 09-17-2017, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Well Drew does miss more going deep now than before... Just saying. That does not diminish what Drew does as a HOF QB.

Smash you miss more going deep now than before. Clown. Lol.

hagan714 · 09-17-2017, 12:15 PM

According to multiple sources I am a god

enough said?

CharityMike · 09-17-2017, 12:38 PM

What a croc of sh!t! Somebody is trying to create a story that has come and gone.

dizzle88 · 09-17-2017, 12:47 PM

I hope somebody on our D lights him up and gives him alligator arms all game.

09-17-2017, 10:50 AM	#1
Threaded by Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720 Rating: (0 votes - average) Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots It had been rumored for months. And yet, when the Saints traded star wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Patriots in March, it was one of the most shocking circumstances of this offseason. According to multiple sources informed of the situation in New Orleans, Cooks was dealt because of a combination of his unhappiness with his role, his doubts that aging quarterback Drew Brees could get him the ball deep, the Saints' frustrations with Cooks focusing on his numbers and their disbelief he should be paid like a top receiver. "Closed mouths don't get fed," he told reporters. Internally, when Payton discussed the issue with Cooks, the receiver never left satisfied. The longtime coach pacified the issue, telling Cooks he'd get targets. And the following week he did -- a season-high seven catches the next week. But Cooks felt the elephant in the room -- Brees' arm strength not enabling him to find Cooks deep -- couldn't be talked about on any level. Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots - NFL.com Last edited by Halo; 09-17-2017 at 11:31 AM..
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09-17-2017, 11:31 AM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots Welp, I guess he may have his revenge today. rezburna likes this.

09-17-2017, 11:45 AM	#3
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots Yes, I was really upset on all those plays where Cooks was running wide open downfield and Drew couldn't get the ball to him. /sarcasm Halo, jnormand and aintasinner like this.

09-17-2017, 11:49 AM	#4
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,605 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots wasnt' he like our biggest wr producer last year? Maybe we could have Jimmy Graham'd him and thrown to him whether he was open or not??

09-17-2017, 11:52 AM	#5
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,633	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots He's no Steve Smith.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots Well Drew does miss more going deep now than before... Just saying. That does not diminish what Drew does as a HOF QB.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots Originally Posted by SmashMouth Well Drew does miss more going deep now than before... Just saying. That does not diminish what Drew does as a HOF QB. Smash you miss more going deep now than before. Clown. Lol. SmashMouth likes this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots According to multiple sources I am a god enough said?

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CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Brandin Cooks' frustrations led to Saints sending him to Patriots What a croc of sh!t! Somebody is trying to create a story that has come and gone.

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