UltimateSkins Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Everyone saw what Cooley is capable of in the game against the Steelers. He's really our only reliable target over the middle and very good after the catch. So the big question is, why haven't we given him an extension? The whole situation is so stupid. It's like Synder would rather give some free agent TE that's not even as good as Cooley a huge contract, but since Cooley is "home grown" he's all of a sudden not worth it. This is going to be Antonio Pierce all over again. When Cooley signs with the Eagles and scores 3 TDs against us next year, it will be an all too familar scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I have confidence it will get done. Cooley is a great player and a fan favorite. There will be a riot if he is re-signed. And I'll lead it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUSkinsFan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've said it before and I'll say it again, if Cooley is allowed to leave I will do two things: 1) Leave flaming bags of dog poo on Snyder's front steps 2) Beat Vinny with a sack of pennies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think Al Saunders really likes Cooley. I'm sure Al is campaigning heavily to keep Cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 isn't the suspense of letting one of our stud players taste the open market more fun? oh the drama.....will he stay or will he go? the nail biting, finger crossing, all of it just adds to the fun. danny & co. are only trying to enhance the fans' experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUHeckler Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I wouldn't compare this as an "Antonio Pierce" piece. At the time we really couldn't give him the money he demanded, as he had ONE quality season. He'd prolly be better now than most our LB's, but if we gave him the $$$ he asked, we'd be overpaying. Don't get me wrong, it would be a travesty if we didn't get him signed in a long term deal, but the difference is is that every season Cooley has improved and shown results and I think he's proven he's worth the money. Long story short, its comparing apples to oranges with Pierce vs Cooley situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loxley Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 isn't the suspense of letting one of our stud players taste the open market more fun? oh the drama.....will he stay or will he go? the nail biting, finger crossing, all of it just adds to the fun. danny & co. are only trying to enhance the fans' experience. :laugh: Awesome post Major. Maybe they should pay per view the event too, get a few interviews with the cheerleaders in and a few shots of him in those ever so tight shorts for the fans to buy in commemoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Cooley is a MUST HAVE for this offense IF, IF, he is allowed to walk what little confidence I have in the competency of this front office walks with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholSkin Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 If Cooley has a great year, with the way the NFL salaries have been going, he will probably become the highest paid TE in history... and not with the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I don't know man but they need to act quick. I've heard Gibbs say that signing him is a big priority...maybe they're waiting to cut someone to clear the cap room to lock him up for good? :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Long story short, its comparing apples to oranges with Pierce vs Cooley situations. But the longer they wait, the higher the price. It's true that this isn't the same, they should have already resigned Cooley and they haven't. A few more weeks and he might just decide to see if he can get 50M like Dockery did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I don't know man but they need to act quick. I've heard Gibbs say that signing him is a big priority...maybe they're waiting to cut someone to clear the cap room to lock him up for good? :whoknows: We're 6 mill under right now. There should be no excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wysknz1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Maybe Cooley doesn't want to resign untill he can test free agency? Just a thought because I haven't heard anything to contrdict this idea. Please tell me I'm wrong on this. I'd like to think he wants to stay a Skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 instead of signing boobs like B. Lloyd we should have taken care of our own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 if we are gonna overpay for a player why not it be cooley. i just dont get it. are we trying to low ball him. if brandon and el can get 30 mil with 10 mil to sign cooley deserves at least that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yet another player we should have extended two years ago. Way to go, front office. Clearly it was absolutely necessary to spend those cap dollars on Archuleta and Lloyd rather than locking up Cooley and Dockery at affordable rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I agree the longer we wait, the higher the price tag. Cooley is the prime guy to be Franchised if not signed, and I certainly don't want this to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregpeck99 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 If you were Cooley, would you sign an extension now with the Skins? He can wait and go anywhere he wants for more $$$. Maybe he prefers to play for a proverbial winner. Forget him ... he is gone after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Yet another player we should have extended two years ago. Way to go, front office. Clearly it was absolutely necessary to spend those cap dollars on Archuleta and Lloyd rather than locking up Cooley and Dockery at affordable rates. I agree with you and that makes me sad. If in a year Cooley leaves and I hear "well, we couldn't match that $20 mil bonus" I'm gonna think back on threads like this one and shake my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnick Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I'm alittle surprised also. I wonder what he's asking for. Smoot got away, and he was a fan favorite. We gave a similar contract to a rookie after he left. So, don't forget this is a business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 if our front office doesnt overpay for cooley now, were by far the dumbest front office in football. hes a homegrown player, proven stud, perfect fit for our new system, liked by coaches and players, and is one of the iconic players of this generation. if he walks, theres no excuse, our front office is just a bunch of idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Cause you haven't bought your share of $10 Hotdogs and $8.00 beers!! So get to spending fool! Danny needs more money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SprintBomb Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 it will get done. he is to much of a fan favorite to let him go. but it needs to be done fast. i think he will have a huge year. if so, he could get some crazy $$$ offers from other teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 it will get done. he is to much of a fan favorite to let him go. but it needs to be done fast. i think he will have a huge year. if so, he could get some crazy $$$ offers from other teams thats the point. he should have been locked up already so he didnt have time to test the market. why we do this with players is beyond stupid. lock the dude up, pay him his money, and dont let it loom. if he doesnt sign, somebody is gonna be able to pay him more than us, its that simple. and as much as some of you think these guys will take less money to "be a skin", these guys dont care. they want money and the harder they work, the more they get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho fan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 If he is not resigned before his contract is up my money says he will be playing somewhere else next year. Some team will offer him huge money that the Skins won't want to match. We all know that this FO will over pay some players... For once lets pay whatever it takes to keep Cooley! Why over pay a Free agent? I really hope this teams starts doing a better job of keeping its key players. I can understand letting players like Dock go - he was way over paid but not Pierce and certainly not Cooley. Its time for the Skins to act now and give Cooley what he wants cause the price will only go up. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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