GreenRiggins Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Cooley: 'I'm better' than Witten Redskins 360 (View Blog) Washington Times February 18 2009 1:53 PM BY David Elfin I'm just back from Chris Cooley's scholarship announcement at Blair High School in Silver Spring. Asked by a member of the wildly enthusiastic senior class (one of whom will win a $25,000 scholarship thanks to the Redskins' standout) if he was better than Dallas' Jason Witten, his fellow NFC Pro Bowl tight end the past two years. Cooley hesitated, smiled and said, "I think I'm better. ... He doesn't run after the catch very well." In response to another question, Cooley said he didn't think the Redskins should trade inconsistent quarterback Jason Campbell, who's heading into his third full season as their starter. Cooley said he had no advance warning that Rennie Simmons was going to retire when he decided to take his position coach to this month's Pro Bowl. "I was glad to spend the time with him," Cooley said. "We played golf together. It was a good time." Cooley, of course, is also excited that Simmons' replacement, Scott Wachenheim, coached at Utah State where the tight end played from 2000-03. "It's pretty cool," Cooley said. "Anyone he mentions from Utah State, I know. I grew up there [in Logan, Utah]. I watched the games he coached. He seems like a great guy. He's super-ambitious. I think he'll be a hard worker and really be prepared for what we're going to do." Other than the Pro Bowl and some vacation time in Hawaii and Las Vegas, Cooley said he has spent part of the offseason creating the paintings (shown here on his Web site) that will be among more than 20 of his works of art that will be auctioned in May. That auction will raise the $200,000 needed to provide the scholarships for a Blair student as well as a senior at each of seven other area high schools. :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd rather have Cooley than Witten for sure. No joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 its debatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Sorry I rather have Witten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONAWARPATH Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd take Witten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 its like apples and apples. both are good but only one is a redskins player. thats my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Cooley gives you more bang for your buck and it's neck and neck in terms of skill at this point. Both are good players. Tie goes to the Redskin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd rather keep Cooley. It's not like if Witten was to come to the Skins, it'd be a major upgrade. They'd produce about the same. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPinstripe Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Sorry I rather have Witten Jason Witten - Has played one more year then cooley. 429 Receptions 4,935 Yards 11.5 Average 25 TDs Chris Cooley 314 Receptions 3,457 Yards 11.0 Average 28 TDs I am sorry, but Cooley has played a year less then Witten and has more TDs, .5 yard average less, and under 1500 less yards. This is also on a team that did pass the ball a lot. I would rather have Cooley. Even if you argue that Witten is better, there is no way he is that much better to warrant having him over Cooley. Give Cooley the same number of years playing as Witten and based on his average he would have: A little under 400 receptions 4,200 Yards 34 TDs Thats a good bit more TDs then Witten and right around the same in regards to receptions and yardage. Witten is good, no doubt, but I dont get the people who act like Cooley isnt just as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Witten is the more complete player. Far better blocker. Cooley is a better play-maker. We'll see if Witten can overcome some injuries and some drama in Dallas though. Hah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwack Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'll take Cooley as well, because there isn't much of a difference in their numbers or play on the field, but Cooley easily takes the cake in the entertainment category. Which football is, and Witten seems nothing but dull and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWCREDSKINS Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 If they'd use Cooley right. They forget about him in crunch time and he really gets this team going. It's a wash to take him or Witten but I'm bias so give me COOOOOLEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightbird Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 It's close, but I don't Cooley was trying to "start anything" by it. He's friendly with Witten and has mentioned more than once how highly he thinks of him as a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'll take Cooley but Witten isn't a bad player. I hear he's a good guy off the field, too. Which is rare for a Cowboys player. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 cooley is game breaker ...when given the chance. #47 for me please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenRiggins Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Only time I would take Witten over Cooley is in FFL....:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd say they are equally as good, but Cooley hasn't had the injury problems that Witten has. Cooley has been far more consistently available. Besides, his personality is much more engaging, which puts him over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Witten is a beast and former Vol but Cooley is Capt. Chaos! they are the 2 best TE's in the NFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'd say they are equally as good, but Cooley hasn't had the injury problems that Witten has. Cooley has been far more consistently available. Besides, his personality is much more engaging, which puts him over the top. What do you mean more consistently available? Are you talking about being available in games (as in games missed)? Witten's missed one game in his career, and it was in his rookie year. I don't think this is a big deal. I'd expect Cooley to think he was better than Witten. Just like I'd expect Witten to think he is better than Cooley. As a Cowboys fan, obviously, I'm biased and would take Witten. But really... if you were a franchise.... you'd "settle" for either, if given the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfor4 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Cooley is the best player and personality,says hes better than Witten and called Romo sits to pee a jerk.He sentiments most of our thoughts in here for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think Cooley and Witten are very similar TEs. The main differences are that Witten is a better blocker and Cooley is a more explosive TE. Cooley reminds me more of a WR than a traditional TE, whereas I can only imagine Witten as a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I think Cooley and Witten are very similar TEs. The main differences are that Witten is a better blocker and Cooley is a more explosive TE. Cooley reminds me more of a WR than a traditional TE, whereas I can only imagine Witten as a TE. Seems to me that Witten is also a little bit better at running his routes and finding gaps in the coverage than Cooley is, although this could partially be attributed to differences at QB. Cooley may very well be the hardest TE to bring down after the catch in football, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasSucks19922010 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Cooley is supposed to be coming to my school on Friday. I wish I could get that $25,000 scholorship but Im only a junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 only time i would take witten over cooley is in ffl....:2cents: +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 dallas uses witten betterthan we use cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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