Slateman Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I'm watching the Ravens/Cowboys game, and Witten is having a monster game. And the Cowboys are using him in the seam and against the blitz. We've had pass protection problems for a while now. Why isn't Cooley being used as more of a check down? Why has he caught so few balls down the field in the seam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Um...have you checked his numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Um...have you checked his numbers? Yep he is killing this year. Just becasue he isn't putting up huge number doesn't mean he is having a bad season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 He's had a good year by all means... just his TDs have been non-existent. There's an article about it in the Breaking News Section, but it's from JLC so beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spear Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 1 TD (almost had a second one against Cincy, but Jason decided to throw the ball at Cooley's shoelaces) all year is not "killing it". I don't care how many total receptions he's had, he's been light on big plays all year. Not his fault, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu7ch Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 He set a new high in receptions...what else do you want? He gets double teamed in the RZ because he's our main threat there. Blame the rookies/Zorn for not getting prepared during the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Double-coverage. The OP is an excellent example of selective memory. (That's a bad thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRedfishCo Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Yes he has a lot of receptions but they are a bunch of dink and dunk/screen pass. This system doesn't stretch the field to allow him to go down field enough. He has the capabilities BUT look who's calling the plays and throwing the ball. But hey Randel El was the one that threw Cooley his ONLY TD of the season. That says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Diehard Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I'm watching the Ravens/Cowboys game, and Witten is having a monster game. And the Cowboys are using him in the seam and against the blitz.We've had pass protection problems for a while now. Why isn't Cooley being used as more of a check down? Why has he caught so few balls down the field in the seam? Cowboys lost to the Ravens...I think worse than the Skins.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Some fans just fail to do any research and make fools of themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 The OP isn't such a fool. Cooley's receptions are up, but his YPC (10.5) is down from the past two years (11.9, 12.9). His TD's are significantly down as everyone knows. I wouldn't say he's having a bad year, but he's not seemed to be particularly effective so much as getting a lot of balls thrown his way on short routes. His long this year is 28. Last year was tied at 39 and the year before tied at 66. Obviously, any changes are likely due to scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21DIEHARDSKINSFAN21 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 if you think cooley is havin a bad season, because he doesnt have as many td's which is ok to believe but u still needa do research. we're used to about 9-10 td's by cooley...he only has 4 i believe. but consider this, i have him on my fantasy, he's yet to bring me 10pts...so really jsut cause his stats prove otherwise, he hasnt had that great of a season considerin he considers his season a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 if you think cooley is havin a bad season, because he doesnt have as many td's which is ok to believe but u still needa do research. we're used to about 9-10 td's by cooley...he only has 4 i believe. but consider this, i have him on my fantasy, he's yet to bring me 10pts...so really jsut cause his stats prove otherwise, he hasnt had that great of a season considerin he considers his season a bust. He has 1 TD and his career best was 8 last year. Other than that he's had 6, 7, and 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 He's down in the one stat the rest of the team is down in: touchdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire3fighter4 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 this is going to be his best year receptions and yards wise. Yes, he's caught less TD's, but that comes back more to our terrible line and QB...not him. /discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleskins Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 His TD's are down for one reason. Sorry ass Jason Campbell. First year he has started every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 His TD's are down for one reason. Sorry ass Jason Campbell. First year he has started every game. More like every defense knows that he's the first choice in the end zone and covers his ass. Cooley was supposed to be the first option in the play where the TD pass went to Moss last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3dsk1ns4L1fe Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 am i the only one who thinks play action to cooley when we're in the redzone and has been disappointed numerous times?:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselfan44 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I thought he made the Pro Bowl.......That's a decent indication of a good season....He doesn't have as many TD's because we as a team suck out loud inside the twenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Rob Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I read that Post article, and I was shocked when I learned his numbers(2nd among TE's in NFL) To me as well, it seemed that he was having a quiet year. I've seen him make a lot of 8-10 yards plays, and some crusial 15-20 yard plays to get us a must needed 1st down, but nothing really all that big compared with years past. There are plenty of reasons for his lack of big plays, but it hurts to see that after Cooley put up so many scores for us in the past seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 am i the only one who thinks play action to cooley when we're in the redzone and has been disappointed numerous times?:doh: this is exactly what I believe is the issue with his TDs being down...no one bites on our PA any more in the redzone and we are creatively challenged to find another option to go to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 For those turning this into a ****fest about Campbell, wake the **** up! On his TD pass to Moss on Sunday his primary option was Cooley but he was being "attacked" by defenders. Even Zorn said that Cooley is having a tough time getting open in the red zone because the D knows he's really the only viable threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger187126 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 the OP isn't wrong for the reasons stated already. he has big numbers in terms of receptions and yards, but he hasn't taken over a game like he used to as recently as last year all season. he has fumbled this year, he has been tackled by 1 corner with 10 yards of open field in front of him a lot this year. if you listen to him talk he honestly sounds like he could care less about the whole thing. i know he's more of a fan favorite than campbell, but that's what people say about JC that never comes up about CC. you watch him in games he's happy-go-lucky on the sideline, joking around with Yoder. cooley is the type of player who is in a position every game to become an undeniable target that causes the defense to adjust it's scheme. he hasn't played like it this year. you could say he's had to block more, but with his receptions setting a redskin's record obviously he's getting out on patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 One other stat to point out is that he's had the most fumbles of any tight end (tied with Gaines): 3. He's having a solid season but had a better one all around last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Seattle never used the TE, and that's where Zorn learned his version of the WCO. Cooley is being used not as a weapon but as a third option. They need to change that in the off season. Somebody needs to go to Zorn and say, "Dude creates mis-matches. Design some plays for him." But he is going to set career highs in yards and receptions, I believe, so it's not ALL bad. And to those saying JC is the reason, I challenge you to find a QB who's thrown more passes to Cooley. JC is responsible for about 60-65% of his catches and yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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