dswerdlw Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Haven't we seen a lot of Davis, Paul, and Paulsen all season? I don't think it really matters who the starter is now. They'll all get time and targets. Cooley now becomes part of that rotation. I think he'll be great in the locker room. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseGoForTheWin Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I like the move, I suppose, because it means Cooley can go out with this team. I don't think he'll get much playing time unless he earns it, especially after the way Paulsen stepped up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I really wanted to see how he would be used with RG3. Guess I will get my wish now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullnelson9999 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Cooley wouldn't come back unless he was the starter, which is why I couldn't give less of a **** about this. I'm over Cooley. I hope he plays well, for the team. But you either want to be there for your teammates, or you don't. And he didn't want to play here or anywhere for the vet min unless he was starting. Now he sees his opportunity and jumps back on board? Not really cool. We've got something special brewing here, but he only wanted to be a part of it under his own terms. Tough to forget that. Based on what I was hearing him say on Redskins Nation I didn't think that it was going to take a starting position to get him to come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Based on what I was hearing him say on Redskins Nation I didn't think that it was going to take a starting position to get him to come back. Before this injury to Davis, the last I heard was that he wasn't going to sign anywhere for the vet min to be a backup. Maybe he now sees an opportunity, or maybe those sources or whatever were wrong and he just needed a break in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandymac27 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Before this injury to Davis, the last I heard was that he wasn't going to sign anywhere for the vet min to be a backup. Maybe he now sees an opportunity, or maybe those sources or whatever were wrong and he just needed a break in general. TK alluded in another thread he won't get much more than vet min. So, I figure he knows the system, what can it hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Yeah, I'm sure his numbers are gonna jump right off the page. For years he's been one of the few (and I mean VERY f'n few) bright spots on this team. You give Cooley the chance to contribute and he will. No one has any delusions about him going to a pro bowl but who knows.. I don't and certainly neither do you. Since this thread is called Coooley! (as in excited to see him return) I suggest you find or create a thread to bash the move and leave those that are actually happy to see him back to enjoy and discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddub52 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I just dont like the idea of getting older as opposed to giving a young player an opportunity. Cooley will inevitably take over the starting roll and for what reason? Its not like he'll be around when this team is truly ready to contend. I'd rather roll the dice and evaluate paulsen and niles. This move is remnance of the past. I dont think it can hurt to have him around coaching up the younger guys. Paulsen and Paul may very well get the same amount of playing time, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 428 catches, 4703 yards, 33 TDs, and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 TK alluded in another thread he won't get much more than vet min. So, I figure he knows the system, what can it hurt? Definitely don't have a problem with it, especially since there isn't anything else out there at TE at all. I just don't think he's going to play a large role. We'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Paulsen can block. Cooley can't. Not remotely true. Paulsen may be a blocker you can count on more consistently, but Cooley improved his blocking a great deal since his rookie year. He was a better blocker than Fred Davis was (though Fred also improved) and that was one of the parts of his game that I thought was putting him higher up the list of TEs before age/injuries forced his decline. Now, what he will be like now after coming back I have no idea but he WAS a good (not great) blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Redskins fans love to fall in love with long shots. Paulsen and Paul have had chances to get on the field and stay there. Cooley has the most receptions of any TE in redskin history. Davis showed that he had tremendous ability and took the starting spot from Cooley and proved he deserved it by leading the team in receptions this year. Paulsen and Paul haven't shown themselves to be in the same class with Cooley and Davis and until they do there is no reason to assume they belong. If Cooley has anything left he'll be starting soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunkush Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I expect them to give Paul this year and next years Training Camp to work on the transition, they cant just quit on it 7 games into the season, the dudes played WR his entire life. I think Cooley is gonna be great, he will show us that he can still compete. I expect to see Paulson a lot, but i dont see him as a starting TE, not enough seperation. But he does have amazing hands, can block, and is very good at adjusting his route to get open. But nobody available can play to the level Davis can play at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Not remotely true. Paulsen may be a blocker you can count on more consistently, but Cooley improved his blocking a great deal since his rookie year. He was a better blocker than Fred Davis was (though Fred also improved) and that was one of the parts of his game that I thought was putting him higher up the list of TEs before age/injuries forced his decline. Now, what he will be like now after coming back I have no idea but he WAS a good (not great) blocker. Completely and utterly disagree Nibbs. Cooley can't block worth a damn. To say he's a better blocker than Davis is far more an indictment of that facet of Fred's game than it is a plus for Chris. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSilverMaC Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 **** Yes!!!!! Ah man I am happy to read this. He deserved to play with a Qb like Griffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Because Niles Paul ain't worth doodley squat at TE? How very Kilgore Trout of you with your "doodley squat" A+! I love that Chris Cooley is back. I hate that it happened this way, but I am excited for him. I for one think he has a lot left to give this franchise, and this is his chance to prove so. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooters Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Kobe!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Moss and Cooley are going on a reunion tour with Garcon and Davis out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akorn22 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I now gain a jersey back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCthomahal Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 To me, this is just fantastic news (though terrible for Fred Davis, hope he recovers fully from this and comes back very strong next year). Personally I like Paulsen's potential, but ...so glad to have Cooley back!!! I know there are a lot of others not so thrilled. It'd be interesting to see if anyone would want to put forward what numbers Cooley would need to put up to convince them that he is still productive and that this was a great move. Obviously the main way to gauge that would be to look at his production over the rest of the season (if he's here that long). But if, for instance he gets 3-5 catches for 25-40 yards average over the next few games, makes some great blocks, lifts team morale, etc. would some you who don't like the move change their mind? Or is it ...don't care, it's Cooley, hate it? I'll add one thing. After being one of the rare bright spots on a offense that consistently was the team's weak link for YEARS, I think it is fantastic that Cooley gets to play on a Redskin offense that is scoring high 20's per game. How much labor did he put in on offenses that struggling like hell to get as high as 20?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED06 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Cool (). I hope that Paulsen and Paul still get the chance to start...and I expect that they will. Niles Paul has been anything but good this season! They should start Cooley over him all day. Plus Cooley has better hands. Niles is faster and more athletic but he seems clueless A LOT of times. Did you see that horrific attempt at blocking JPP that got RG3 sacked????? WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Gadsden Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Now's his chance to either kill it and show he's still got some miles left, or go out with a bang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Was the smart move. He knows the system and can play right away. Though when we cut him it was thr right move and now bringing him back is the right move as well. Best wishes to Fred.......hope we bring him back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Paulsen deserves the shot first for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I hope he makes the most of this opportunity. He's also a good pass blocker. True and it will reduce the times I call the Shannys idiots for having Niles Paul trying to block a pass rusher when he is still a Wide Receiver pretending to be a Tight end. And there will be fewer motion penalties at critical moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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