Brandin Cooks

Roseman, Eagles Must Pull The Trigger On Brandin Cooks

... screen, the logical choice for the Eagles is to go out and make the trade for Cooks. The Eagles are not the only team interested in landing Cooks as it has been reported that the New England Patriots have already made a pitch to land him. The Patriots have a pretty good record of chasing quality players. The Eagles should also consider that Patriots coach and mastermind Bill Belichick has held training sessions with the Saints the last two seasons, which has allowed him to get a good look at Cooks. Supposedly, the Patriots offered their first-round pick as part of a deal. The Patriots’ pick is at the bottom of the heap, so an Eagles’ pick would be a lot more attractive. There is also the possibility that the Eagles could add players and finagle a way to get Cooks with a second-round pick. Cooks is signed through this season, and the Eagles could also sign him for and $8 million option next season. The home run ...

Ted Ginn Jr. Could Help Fill Void If Saints Trade Brandin Cooks

... he is exactly the type of cheaper vertical threat I had in mind when explaining how New Orleans feels like its offense can continue to thrive without Cooks. Plus, Ginn could help spice up a return game that badly needs it. He has 6,451 career kickoff return yards and 2,295 punt return yards in 10 seasons. What it means: Ginn is not the same level of player as Cooks. But he is still a dangerous deep threat who can help open things up for Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Willie Snead and tight end Coby Fleener , among others (think Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem, Kenny Stills from years past). Ginn (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) was an underachiever early in his career after being drafted in the first round by Miami. And he has battled issues with dropped passes. But he has had his best years for the rival Panthers over the past two seasons - with a combined 1,491 yards and 14 touchdowns (including catches of 55, 45 and 40 yards against the Saints). What’s the risk: Ginn’s ...

Latest On Eagles, Brandin Cooks, Aj Bouye And More

... The Eagles had interest in Stills, and seeing him sign with the Dolphins had to sting. Stills is exactly what the Eagles were looking for - young, fast and a proven playmaker. Now, the Eagles must look elsewhere to find a player that can stretch the field. If they can't, and strike out on a speed receiver in the draft, they might regret not doing more to lock Stills up. A. J. BOUYE. Perhaps the best cornerback available is Houston Texans' A. J. Bouye, and the Eagles - who have a need at cornerback - are interested. As reported by NJ Advance Media, the Eagles have expressed interest in Bouye. ESPN is reporting the Texans are worried they will lose Bouye to the Eagles. It is easy to see why the Eagles would pay big money for Bouye. AP Photo | Joe Mahoney. PERFECT FIT. Bouye is just 25 years old, standing 6-feet, 191 pounds. He is considered the best cover corner among the free agents, and was one of the best cover corners in the NFL last season. Only one corner in the NFL had more pass deflections than Bouye. As the Eagles try to build for the long run, Bouye check off ...

Saints Wideout Brandin Cooks On The Trade Block

... would 10 years ago.". Cooks spent portions of last year unhappy about his diminished role in the attack, but the fourth-year receiver still wound up with 78 catches for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns, down just six catches from 2015. His overall targets dropped from 129 two seasons ago to 117 in 2016, but Cooks is part of a crowded house at the receiver position. Second-year pass-catcher Michael Thomas is a sensational talent and Willie Snead also thrived last season. Trading away Cooks comes with the risk of finding his replacement, but New Orleans could certainly net a valuable draft pick in a swap. As for the Titans and Eagles , they line up as super-logical landing spots for Cooks. He'd immediately morph into a featured target in either offense while giving Tennessee's Marcus Mariota or Philly's Carson Wentz a new best friend. For teams looking for a sure thing over drafting a developmental prospect, Cooks has ...

Brandin Cooks Is Available, Should The Arizona Cardinals Be Interested

... If a team were to trade for him they'd have two years of a cost controlled, high impact player at the wide receiver position. The cost, allegedly, is a first round pick. The begs the question, if the Arizona Cardinals were going to draft a wide receiver at 13, wouldn't Cooks be worth the 13 th pick over an unknown commodity to the NFL. When you look at Cooks, he is an obvious duplicate to what John Brown can do, but he is healthy… which is the most important aspect of any player's abilities. Cooks would bring an immediate upgrade with only a shallow learning curve, learning Bruce Arians offense, as opposed to any rookie that is available. He also has produced, at a great level, which is something you can't say about any prospect. It also guarantees you a wide receiver, if you are hell bent on that being the pick. Would I do it? If the Cardinals are serious about drafting a wide receiver, I'd rather get a player of Cooks ilk for at least two seasons than gamble in the ...

The Patriots Should Not Trade Jimmy Garoppolo

... that run going for a 3 out of 4. With Brady turning 40 in August, it’s even more important than ever to have a quality backup. The team has one in Jimmy Garoppolo, who looked very good in 6 quarters of play in 2016. Garoppolo has three years in the system and knows the offense well. With one year of team control plus the franchise tag, the Patriots could turn Garoppolo into a trade chip for a boatload of picks or whatever Cleveland is offering. In my opinion, that’s a huge mistake. Brady is still the undisputed starter and face of the franchise, but you never can predict injuries. Brady does an excellent job of avoiding the big hits in or out of the pocket which is why he’s been able to play for a long time. Brady did spend 5 weeks on the injury report with a knee injury during the season and Brady doesn’t recover as fast as he did when he won his first Super Bowl at Age 24. There could come the day where Brady gets crushed by a linebacker and the team needs to find someone to play under center. The Patriots keeping Garoppolo as a backup is like having a quality health insurance policy. You never hope to need to have to use it to cover a catastrophic injury or ...

Why Patriots Are Showing Sudden Interest In Speedy Wrs Like Brandin Cooks

... Bowl LI. What to do about this problem? Add someone who is too fast to cover. Go back & look hard at the Pats offense in the Super Bowl (for 3 Qs) and vs Texans. Had a hard time separating. Hence interest in speedy WR. — Michael Giardi (@Mike Giardi) March 8, 2017. The Patriots have a speedster in Chris Hogan, but a by adding a playmaker like Cooks — especially if he comes at the right price — the Patriots offense could find its seventh gear. They’d be like Mad Max charging down Fury Road with the rest of the NFL chasing behind them. Defense would be futile —  explosions  would be imminent. So the Patriots have elected to pursue a pair of speedy wideouts during the 2017 offseason. They reportedly attempted a trade for New Orleans Saints receiver Brandin Cooks while also showing interest in Washington Redskins receiver De Sean Jackson. This is only notable because the Patriots so rarely pursue big-name receivers. The last time they acquired someone truly notable? Randy Moss (and Wes Welker). Danny Amendola was a reasonably big-name signing in 2013, though he’s ...

Patriots Land Wr Brandin Cooks In Trade With Saints

... land them wide receiver Brandin Cooks, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced. ESPN was the first to report the deal. The Saints will receive the Patriots' first-round draft pick and a third-round selection, per ESPN's report, while New England will also receive a fourth-round draft pick. Cooks, 23, gives the Patriots a dynamic receiving threat. A first-round pick out of Oregon State in 2014, he has recorded at least 1,100 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. He had 78 catches for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns in 2016. This is the third trade the Patriots have made this offseason. On Wednesday they acquired tight end Dwayne Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, while earlier Friday they netted defensive end Kony Ealy from the Carolina Panthers. ...

Tony Romo, Brandin Cooks, Russell Okung Updates

... according to a 9 News report. Romo reportedly wants to land in Denver, so the partnership makes sense for all involved. COOKS IS HOT: Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks  is generating heavy interest in trade talks. The Titans are now considered the front runner to land Cooks, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The Patriots and  Eagles are also reportedly interested in Cooks. RECRUITING OKUNG: While general managers can't contact free agents yet, there's no rule banning players from reaching out to their peers. That's exactly what is occurring with Panthers players actively recruiting left tackle Russell Okung, according to an NFL Network report. Okung is drawing interest from a number of teams, including the  Giants and Jets. PATRIOTS DISCOUNT: Veteran running back Adrian Peterson  may be willing to take less money to join the Patriots, according to a Boston Herald report. Peterson became a free agent when the Vikings declined to exercise his $18 million option for the 2017 season. JPP BACKUP PLAN: The Jaguars have tons of salary cap space and were expected to be after Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.  The Giants kept Pierre-Paul ...

Patriots Trade For Brandin Cooks

... per target (10), only had four drops and had back-to-back 1,100-yard receiving seasons with Drew Brees. The AFC East won’t be able to keep up, and the rest of the league may not fare better. This may not be the last time these two teams deal with one another. The Saints wanted Malcolm Butler, but because he hasn’t signed his franchise tender he’s not technically under contract and therefore cannot be traded. New Orleans needs a cornerback to help its defense, which has been in the bottom four of the league the past three years. The Patriots currently have zero picks in the first two rounds of April’s draft, but a deal with Butler will likely land them at least one. 2017 NFL draft rankings: Top prospects by position. And then there’s Jimmy Garoppolo. He’s one of the biggest trade chips in the league. This Cooks deal seems fair for both side; something must always be evaluated when trading with Belichick. But the quarterback so many teams want will come at a price if the Patriots are willing to deal. If Belichick starts feeling left out of the draft, he can always look to his old home of ...

The Patriots Land Wr Brandin Cooks In Blockbuster Trade With Saints

... and diverse group of offensive weapons in the NFL. At the moment, the Patriots don't have a first or second round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. They currently have two third rounders, a fourth, two fifth rounders and a sixth and seventh-round selection. There are, however, a couple of different ways the Patriots could add earlier draft picks. One is with Butler. As a restricted free agent, if another team signs the cornerback, they'll forfeit their first rounder to the Pats. According to ESPN, the Patriots and Saints could come together again for a trade involving Butler. The Patriots could also deal backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (although it's been reported the Cleveland Browns want Garoppolo, it's been reported by ESPN that the Patriots won't). Whether they acquire another first rounder or not, this offseason has been full of fireworks for the Patriots. The Cooks deal marks the third trade in the last 72 hours. The Patriots also ...

Patriots Reportedly Acquiring Wr Brandin Cooks In Trade

... I was 23, 24," Glennon said. "I'm 27 now and I feel like I'm a much better player. "I've grown physically, I've grown mentally. I'm more confident in my abilities.". RG 3 spent one injury-filled year with the Browns, who released him less than 24 hours after trading for Houston QB Brock Osweiler. Not that Osweiler is certain to be staying in Cleveland, which has stockpiled draft picks for the next two years and could be bargaining for the likes of New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo. Griffin thanked Browns fans on Twitter, posting a photo of him holding his jersey. "Thank you, #Dawg Pound," Griffin wrote. "All love. #The Work Continues. #I'm Hungry.". Meanwhile, the highest-profile quarterback who soon figures to become available, Dallas' Tony Romo, was still a Cowboy. Julius Peppers is a Panther once again. Carolina's career sacks leader and No. 5 on the NFL chart left Green Bay to return to the team that drafted him second overall in 2002. The 37-year-old Peppers has 143 ½ sacks during 15 NFL seasons. He played eight of those seasons for the Panthers (2002-2009) and was a two-time All-Pro. Carolina then dealt DE Kony Ealy to New England, which also signed cornerback ...