meek Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 As much as I love Cooley, he seems to kill us with fumbles at the most inopportune times. In just 5 seasons he already has 7 fumbles. By comparison Witten only has 3 in 6 seasons. To put this in perspective, Portis rushed the ball 342 times last season, whereas Cooley only had 83 receptions, yet they each fumbled the ball 3 times despite Portis touching the ball 259 more times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 The problem is that both are still relatively young in their careers(barring injuries). Both are excellent. Witten's numbers might be slightly better, but look at the offense he is in. Put Cooley in that offense and probably produces just as much as Witten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 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. I have always thought of Chris Cooley as better, but these stats kind of cement it for me. Either way I am bias. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroundNPound Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 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. True about Witten's blocking, it is better than Cooley's. As far as the WR thing, I am not so sure about. Cooley is a little more nimble than Witten. They have about the same hands, and route running ability. Cooley seems to always brake tackles, but I think he fumbles more. As someone stated earlier in the forums, its apples to apples. I'd take either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Cooley hesitated, smiled and said, "I think I'm better. ... He doesn't run after the catch very well." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinzaddict1983 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'd taken Witten over Yoder and Davis any day of the week I'd trade them both for Witt :2cents: If I could only have one, I'd take Cooooley, but it would be a pretty hard decision, this team runs A LOT... Witten I think is a better blocker on the bigger lineman than CC47, as far as running after the catch, seems witten is looking for the hit rather than dodging it for 4-5 extra yards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOLY_BULLY Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 COOLEY all the way!!! Witten my ass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I think Witten has better hands. I saw a few drops from Cooley this past season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Cooley will ultimately be a better TE because he his durable and doesn't miss games. Both are top tier with different skill sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins55 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Funny thing is... He still didnt score on that play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintHillSkinsFan Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I can't believe all the "well it's close" posts. One is a Redskin and the other wears that stupid blue star on his hat! That should be the end of the discussion right there. Anyone remember Alvin Harper, Deion, Norv???? Haven't we learned our lesson about cowgirl retreads??!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRNY4ZRNY Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Thats a good question because I cant think of a legit answer. He just is pretty good at everything. I guess he knows how to get in space or teams dont respect him. I dont really get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlbai Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I can't believe all the "well it's close" posts. One is a Redskin and the other wears that stupid blue start on his hat! That should be the end of the discussion right there. Anyone remember Alvin Harper, Deion, Norv???? Haven't we learned our lesson about cowgirl retreads??!!! :applause::applause::applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never4get#21 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Cooley is a great locker room guy and he's intouch with his fan base. Their credentials are close enough and Witten is a tool. I would take Cooley over Witten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 36 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Cooley is great. And the least of our problems is our "inconsistent" QB in Campbell. Got to give him some credit for delivering the ball to Cooley. Give him an O-line and he'll be great. He has all the physical skills, and he has ice water in his veins. Early in the year that was interpreted as "calm under fire" and then that became "aloof and aww shucks." Campbell has more talent than any QB we've had since Ryp and we need to let him develop. You think JC has more talent than Trent Green and Brad Johnson in their primes? But, I digress. Cooley is the man. I would take him over Witten any day of the week and three times on Sunday. However, I want Cooley to keep his head in the game. He dropped some passes this season that were sure-fire catches for him. I don't know if penisgate got to him or the wedding bells, but sometimes he hasn't seemed as focus as he should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMONEY Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I like Cooley more because the Skins don't have a T.O and Roy Williams opening things up for the TE underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenRiggins Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I like Cooley more because the Skins don't have a T.O and Roy Williams opening things up for the TE underneath. The Cowbums didn't have Roy until mid season and T.O. wasn't there Witten's first 2 or 3 years in the league... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyron Biggums Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 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: Meaning he isn't constantly getting arrested for crack possesion, and beating women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royallypwned Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Funny thing is... He still didnt score on that play yes, you are correct, but he did run about 30 YAC. Give him WR type speed and he does though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flycoach Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I'm glad that he said he's better than Witten. Athletic Arrogance is OK with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBusiness Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 R(H)omo would rather have Witten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGreenistheBest Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Its close on the field but I think Cooley is slightly better. However, Cooley seems to have good locker room presence as wall. Haven't heard that from Witten. Cooley is therefore at least 3 >>> better than Witten and I think he works better in our system as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fourth King Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Cooley. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romank Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 definitley Cooley cause chanting Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttteeeeennnnn after a catch would sound stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizKauai Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 After watching the ProBowl in person in row 6 right behind the NFC team, I have to say that Cooley is a hard worker. You don't catch all of that on TV. He was running up and down the field on special teams all day long and always ready to play when the offense was up. Not a pure "exhibition" game at all. With that kind of work ethic, a character that prevents him from throwing people under the bus as so many others are wont to do, and investing his good fortune back into the community and the youth... yeah- I pick Cooley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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