However, don’t expect a trade to happen until the league year begins on March 9th.
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Since being drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Cooks has emerged as one of Drew Brees’ go-to receivers.
From a Jets perspective, yes, he’d be an ideal fit because of his background with new offensive coordinator John Morton, who spent the past two seasons as the Saints’ receivers coach.
Such a trade would nearly seem too good to be true.
Cooks felt he was being used too often as a clear-out receiver. Mort thinks that there could be a deal for Cooks that involves that lower first rounder.
Acquiring Brandin Cooks is a good move for the Philadelphia Eagles. “Closed mouths don’t get fed”.
He also noted that the offense performed well without him and that as a competitor he just wanted to be more involved – showing he was not quite the diva some had portrayed him to be after his comments. Plus, the Jets have had success with veteran backs in the past: LaDainian Tomlinson had a solid 2010 there after nine years in San Diego, and Thomas Jones rushed for 1,000 yards in three straight seasons following stints in Arizona, Tampa and Chicago. It’s going to cost you.
New Orleans hasn’t been shy about sending away playmakers, because the offense has always thrived without them.
The first question for Ravens fans, are you interested in Brandin Cooks?
Rapoport says Cooks was unhappy about a diminished role in the Saints attack, although he still caught 78 passes for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns.
Offloading Cooks now, which is still very friendly to the salary cap, would save the Saints the need to use the fifth-year option on him.
As mentioned in the pros, perhaps the Saints have their eye on a veteran wide receiver that has become or will become available for free agency.
Mortenson identified the Titans as the frontrunners in the trade talks.
Marvez also said the Eagles would of course like to have a commitment from Cooks past the end of his rookie contract, but did not say the Eagles wouldn’t make the trade without a commitment to an extension.
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And at 23, Cooks is young enough to be compared to draft prospects. “I know Mickey has probably spoken to a handful of GMs or presidents with other teams, but right now I’m comfortable, we’re comfortable with [Cooks] in a Saints uniform”.
