Eagles release Riley Cooper!

DW Toys said:

Have to say "no thanks" to your no thanks. He is a #3 or #4 WR and I get that. He certainly has red zone appeal. When Foles....again we are talking Foles was the QB in the first two successful years of Chip's helm at the Eagles , Riley caught 102 passes and 11 TDs. Better than LaFell, Tyms, and Dobson by a long shot mostly because he has not missed a game in three years.

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He's a health upgrade over every player on our offense outside of Brady, but as you said he's a #3 or #4 at very best. He caught a lot of balls as Philly's top option and outperformed players who have been nothing but #3/#4/#5 options on the Pats as long as Gronk and Edleman are on the field. Foles threw a bunch of deep balls and Cooper came down with them. This is the same outlier year from Foles that had people throwing him in with the rest of the young "up and coming" QB's like RG3, Kaep, Wilson and Luck.

Danny can't stay healthy and what happened when JE got hurt? He runs a 4.56 and has a 6.74 3 cone. He's only 28 and 6"3 and 220 lbs.

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He ran a 4.56, He's not as fast on the field as his combine time from 5 years ago. No player is.

Again he is a #3 or #4 WR at best buts seems durable and maybe more productive in the Red Zone over Scott Chandler.

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He might be but Chandler was nothing in the redzone for us this year. It doesn't mean our offense is discernibly any better if Chandler (Cooper) catches a couple of more TD passes.

He is not Randy Moss for sure but what if TB was trowing to him? If you can sign him on a prove it contract, yes I would take him over Dobson and LaFell.
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I would actually much rather Dobson be given one more chance than Cooper taking reps from him, partly because we've seen what Cooper can do and where his career is most likely headed and partly because such a high pick was invested in Dobson. A healthy Lafell is unquestionably an upgrade over cooper. Remember, how we were calling Lafell a better signing than Manny Sanders was for Denver last year? Philosophical differences aside, I just don't see Riley Cooper offering much for any team and I'd rather a complete rookie unknown than Cooper. Just an uninspiring signing IMO and one that most likely would leave us trying to address the position again a year later.

Joey007 said:

Racist ****head

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Could very well be wrong but, wasn't it just one single incident and he was drunk? I'd take a flyer on him if he comes cheap.

He blows.

thecore762 said:

I think we should look at him, when foles was at QB he was pretty good.

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No.

He's done nothing in Philly since 2013. Marginal talent, probably somewhere around the level of Keshawn Martin, not at all the kind of WR the Patriots are in need of. He's also kind of a ****; the "I'll kill every --" incident aside, he also once openly discussed Maclin's contract situation with the press during the season, was done jokingly but clearly pissed Maclin off, kind of dipshit thing you're not supposed to do as a fellow player. Don't even know why this is a thread, tbh.

Wrath Mania said:

He's done nothing in Philly since 2013. Marginal talent, probably somewhere around the level of Keshawn Martin, not at all the kind of WR the Patriots are in need of. He's also kind of a ****; the "I'll kill every --" incident aside, he also once openly discussed Maclin's contract situation with the press during the season, was done jokingly but clearly pissed Maclin off, kind of dipshit thing you're not supposed to do as a fellow player. Don't even know why this is a thread, tbh.

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He had 55 catches on 95 targets in 2014.

I would at least kick the tires, but I think he will probably end up elsewhere.

Serious question, anyone interested in Anquan Boldin? He's getting pretty old but he is good at what he does.

Ross12 said:

Serious question, anyone interested in Anquan Boldin? He's getting pretty old but he is good at what he does.

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Absolutely. The fact he put up even respectable numbers on that dumpster fire of a team is commendable. He can still play.

Froob said:

Could very well be wrong but, wasn't it just one single incident and he was drunk? I'd take a flyer on him if he comes cheap.

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Even then I still think he sucks and there are many other receivers Id rather have above him. I'll take Brandon Gibson over him right now

Deus Irae said:

He had 55 catches on 95 targets in 2014.

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Fine, but it was still a drop-off from 2013.

From Bleeding Green Nation (and I realize PFF isn't gospel):

RILEY COOPER

Numbers: 980 snaps, 55 rec, 573 yards, 10.4 Y/R, 3 TD, 50 Long, 3 drops, 1 fumble

Review: Let's just lead off with this: according to Pro Football Focus, Riley Cooper was the worst wide receiver in the NFL in 2014. He ranked 110th out of 110 receivers that played at least 25% of their team's offensive snaps. I don't think many would care to argue that point. Cooper clearly regressed after having a decent year in 2013. It seemed like Cooper found a way to draw ire of the fans every week. Whether it was a poorly run route that led to an interception, a dropped pass in a crucial moment, a "WTF are you doing" run after the catch, or something else, he consistently disappointed. Blocking ability aside, that contract the Eagles gave him isn't looking so hot. While I think most thought Cooper wasn't going to be as productive as he was in 2013, I don't think anyone saw him being THIS bad.

The conspiracy theorist in me can't help but wonder if Cooper's high-ankle injury suffered in the summer was worse than some realized and that it set him back all year. I think this because Matt Tobin looked great in the preseason before suffering the same injury and then struggling mightily in the regular season. Allen Barbre suffered a high-ankle injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve. A full healthy Cooper may not have been that great, but maybe he wouldn't have been as bad?

thecore762 said:

I think we should look at him, when foles was at QB he was pretty good.

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nope nope nope nope

PatCat said:

No thanks to that racist. And he can't stretch the field so pass NE over.

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Last thing we need is that racist wr on a team that already has the market cornered on white wide receivers. We already catch enough **** as it is. The last thing we need is the ******** I heard as a kid about the 80's Celtics. If you grew up in the 80's you know exactly what i'm talking about.

He had one good year and looked terrible outside of it, no thanks

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Some semblance of sanity on this board, no one uttered the familiar phrase of "sign the beast"....

Deus Irae said:

He had 55 catches on 95 targets in 2014.

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He might explode with Brady.

his play has decayed the last couple of years.......and he doesn't do special teams

I say no

Wrath Mania said:

He's done nothing in Philly since 2013. Marginal talent, probably somewhere around the level of Keshawn Martin, not at all the kind of WR the Patriots are in need of. He's also kind of a ****; the "I'll kill every --" incident aside, he also once openly discussed Maclin's contract situation with the press during the season, was done jokingly but clearly pissed Maclin off, kind of dipshit thing you're not supposed to do as a fellow player. Don't even know why this is a thread, tbh.

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Cooper has played in every game for three consecutive years. Wouldn't that be nice in a receiver in a Patriots uniform? His contract numbers are fine.

Also he's been playing in a screwball offense with mediocre quarterbacks. Cooper, on his durability alone, is an upgrade over LaFell at this point. One thing I like is that he's played for three years in a hurry-up offense. That's been an issue for guys like Oucho-stinko.

The behavioral stuff is a concern, but if he came to New England he'd go nowhere near a microphone and would be under the veterans's thumbs. We can trust Belichick to vet that issue and determine if he would fit or not with this group. It would not be a surprise if they passed.

What "IF" WR:Riley Cooper is Football smart? we know that speed and all world ability is not a recipe for Success on the N.E. Patriots *unlike other Teams*. So before we write off Mr. Cooper make sure we check all the Patriot WR requirements. Yes I wish we ran a more simplified Offense more Young WR's would do well here.

PatsFan2 said:

What "IF" WR:Riley Cooper is Football smart? we know that speed and all world ability is not a recipe for Success on the N.E. Patriots *unlike other Teams*. So before we write off Mr. Cooper make sure we check all the Patriot WR requirements. Yes I wish we ran a more simplified Offense more Young WR's would do well here.

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Cousins, there are two check marks in his corner. Urban Meyer was his coach at Florida and Chip his pro coach. BB can get the scoop. Kelley saw enough to give him a raise....perhaps undeserved. But checking him out on other sites,he was deemed to be a blocker first and WR second. That is still up for discussion. 2013 and 2014, he was better than any of our wide receivers this year other than JE. He also played injured this year.

LaFell had maybe a worse reputation out of Carolina and we got one good year out of him. Remember the angst when we signed him? I think he will not get better though. Dobson is a bust. Even hard core supporters have to admit that. Who else other than a one legged Gibson and a "were afraid to play him" Tyms do you foresee as a non slot type WR?

It amazes me that one drunk incident where a slur was used paints this man in a corner forever. I am not saying he is better than trying for Alshon Jeffrey or Sanu but I am watching videos of the college best WR available in the Draft this year and the background "hip hop" music has the "N" word in everyone about 100 times! The respondents of this forum calling this guy a racist? Please! How many of you have ever been drunk and did or say something that is absurd. How many Pats players recently smoking PCP have embarrassed themselves before a playoff game? How many of you in your lifetimes may have used the "N" word even in fun or just being stupid. So please don't throw that first stone.

IMO he is worth a look and had some decent stats.
DW Toys