Zen-like Todd Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Yay! I knew we would find a way to get him. Remember we brought him in for a private workout. Perfect H-back. Let's see what we traded for him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 what did we give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 More to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 OK, let's get 1 more 3rd and get Lavalais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 There's are H-back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atloldskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 A shocker! This kid is suppose to be smart though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Chris Cooley Position: Tight End/Fullback College: Utah State Height: 6-3 Weight: 265 Hometown: Logan, Utah Analysis | Agility | High School | Personal OVERVIEW Former defensive lineman who found a home at tight end after moving to the offense as a sophomore … Became the first non-wide receiver since 1983 to lead the team in receiving as a senior … Also led the nation's tight ends in receptions and receiving yards in 2003, accounting for over 25 percent of the team's aerial yards … Caught at least two passes in 17 consecutive games and had at least four receptions in 13 of his last 14 contests … While known for his receiving skills, he is also an excellent blocker, earning team Golden Helmet Award honors, given to the Aggies' hardest hitter … Appeared in 31 games on offense, starting 15 contests as he hauled in 95 passes for 1,255 yards (13.2 avg.) and 11 touchdowns, adding 21 yards and a score on three carries (7.0 avg.) … Competed in eight games on defense as a freshman and also performed on special teams, collecting 27 tackles (20 solos) with two sacks for minus-10 yards, four stops for losses of 23 yards, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. ANALYSIS Positives: Well-built with good upper body muscle development, broad shoulders, thick thighs and calves … Shows adequate quickness off the snap and a good initial step when going in motion as an H-back … Shows strength to defeat the jam and has the leg drive to power through the line of scrimmage to get into his patterns … Shows good cutting agility and flexibility through his routes, displaying instincts to sink and settle in the short area … Does not have the speed to run away from defenders, but shows savvy and good head fakes to elude … Easily finds the voids in the short areas and has a feel for uncovering the ball in traffic … Makes tough catches seem routine, as he has the natural hands and proper extension ability to get to the ball away from the body's frame … Very tough working his way through traffic, sacrificing himself and maintaining concentration on the ball catching in a crowd … Has excellent field vision, showing awareness of keeping his feet inbounds working the sidelines … Natural runner with strength and balance to break arm tackles after the catch … More of a position and technique-type of blocker than a stalker, but will gain leverage and sustain blocks … Has the ability to get into the second level, adjust in space and make contact with the linebackers when offering blocking support for the running game … Team player who studies films for hours and will do the little things in the weight room to improve his athleticism … Plays on all the special team units. Negatives: Frame has little room for additional growth (best when playing at 255) … Lacks the speed needed to accelerate on deep routes, needing to gather himself before reaching top speed … Has good weight room strength, but needs to drive better with his legs in order to wall off and sustain as a drive blocker … Gets into his routes quicker when used in motion, as he lacks a strong initial burst off the line of scrimmage. AGILITY TESTS 4.87 in the 40-yard dash … 385-pound bench press … Bench presses 225 pounds 22 times … 585-pound squat … 405-pound power clean … 32½-inch vertical jump … 4.19 20-yard shuttle … 30 7/8-inch arm length … 9 5/8-inch hands … Right-handed. HIGH SCHOOL Attended Logan (Utah) High, playing football for coach Mike Favgro … All-State selection as a senior, catching 46 passes for 625 yards at tight end … Recorded eight sacks as a defensive end … An outstanding wrestler, who went undefeated his senior season winning the state championship to earn All-America honors … Also played baseball. PERSONAL Graduated in August, 2003 with a degree in Art … Had a 3.3 grade point average … Married in August, 2002. Wife's name is Angela … Son of Nancy Cooley … Born July 11, 1982 in Powell, Wyo. … Resides in Logan, Utah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Chris Cooley was just drafted by us in the 3rd round from Utah State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Please merge. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I'm actually more excited about this than Taylor because it was less expected and I wasn't sure if we were going to get another pick before the 5th round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Redskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I was kind of hoping he would be there for us in round 5 but did figure we would pick him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I love this pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskns21 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I would have preferred Sapoaga. Oh well, I sure hope that Noble heals up well. Good job filling that slot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin_finatic Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 im still very curious of wht we gave up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagles_Legendz Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Not a bad pick, but I am suprised they passed on Lavalias to help the DLine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsRback04 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 265lbs. of athleticsm. Who needs speed? This guy was targeted all along ...for value. I didn't hear what the trade terms were though. What did we give up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBCherney Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 The question of the hour...........what will Destino ***** about in getting Cooley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I smell a merge... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfldraft/draft04/tracker/player?id=7955 Cooley is a good athlete who can adjust to the ball in the air. Rarely drops a pass, catches balls away from his frame and has the hands to make tough catches in traffic. Is a mismatch problem because of size and skills and has the potential to develop into a productive red-zone target. Shows good awareness and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Gets upfield quickly after the catch and is a powerful runner in the open field. Is a versatile player who can contribute in many different roles. Has experience lining up in the backfield, does a nice job of blocking in space, and really works to sustain his blocks. Plays with good intensity and takes adequate angles to his blocks. But Cooley isn't a dominant inline blocker and is more of an H-Back prospect. Doesn't play with a great base, doesn't get much pop at the point of attack and lacks the lower-body strength to push the pile in the running game. Lacks ideal speed and won't stretch opposing defenses at the next level. Isn't explosive coming out of his cuts and is more effective working against zone coverage than man coverage. Doesn't show much elusiveness or a second-gear after the catch. Cooley started his college career at defensive end and moved to tight end midway through his freshman season. He played as a ?move? tight end at Utah State, basically a hybrid tight end/fullback/H-back. Cooley has been one of the most prolific tight ends in Division I-A the last two seasons. He finished his senior season with a team-high 62 receptions for 732 yards and six touchdowns. Cooley projects as an H-back in the NFL. He lacks explosive speed and has limited upside after the catch. He also is undersized when compared to traditional tight ends and must be protected as a blocker. But Cooley is an intriguing early Day 2 prospect because of his versatility, hands and athleticism. He knows how to separate and get open as a receiver, he catches the ball extremely well on the run, and he is an efficient blocker in space. Cooley will never be a starter, but he has the potential to contribute at fullback, H-back and on special teams, and he certainly has the potential to develop into an excellent short-yardage/goal-line weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 More Cooley info: SELECTED BY WASHINGTON , ROUND 3, PICK 18, OVERALL PICK 81 TE | (6'3", 262, 4.74) | UTAH STATE | COLLEGE STATS Data from Scouts, Inc. Grade: 78 Comments: Cooley is a good athlete who can adjust to the ball in the air. Rarely drops a pass, catches balls away from his frame and has the hands to make tough catches in traffic. Is a mismatch problem because of size and skills and has the potential to develop into a productive red-zone target. Shows good awareness and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Gets upfield quickly after the catch and is a powerful runner in the open field. Is a versatile player who can contribute in many different roles. Has experience lining up in the backfield, does a nice job of blocking in space, and really works to sustain his blocks. Plays with good intensity and takes adequate angles to his blocks. But Cooley isn't a dominant inline blocker and is more of an H-Back prospect. Doesn't play with a great base, doesn't get much pop at the point of attack and lacks the lower-body strength to push the pile in the running game. Lacks ideal speed and won't stretch opposing defenses at the next level. Isn't explosive coming out of his cuts and is more effective working against zone coverage than man coverage. Doesn't show much elusiveness or a second-gear after the catch. Cooley started his college career at defensive end and moved to tight end midway through his freshman season. He played as a ?move? tight end at Utah State, basically a hybrid tight end/fullback/H-back. Cooley has been one of the most prolific tight ends in Division I-A the last two seasons. He finished his senior season with a team-high 62 receptions for 732 yards and six touchdowns. Cooley projects as an H-back in the NFL. He lacks explosive speed and has limited upside after the catch. He also is undersized when compared to traditional tight ends and must be protected as a blocker. But Cooley is an intriguing early Day 2 prospect because of his versatility, hands and athleticism. He knows how to separate and get open as a receiver, he catches the ball extremely well on the run, and he is an efficient blocker in space. Cooley will never be a starter, but he has the potential to contribute at fullback, H-back and on special teams, and he certainly has the potential to develop into an excellent short-yardage/goal-line weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 No one knows what we gave up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted April 25, 2004 Author Share Posted April 25, 2004 They havent said it yet, but we still have our 5th and 6th round picks according to the draft tracker... The saints need a linebacker. What if we traded Trotter for the #81???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Originally posted by Eagles_Legendz Not a bad pick, but I am suprised they passed on Lavalias to help the DLine. Me too, I wish we picked up help on the DL but Joe and company know what they are doing We made a trade with NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet06 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Holy shi@ Gibbs as usual is a genius. This guy sounds Ideal and we wont really miss Winslow all that much: omments: Cooley is a good athlete who can adjust to the ball in the air. Rarely drops a pass, catches balls away from his frame and has the hands to make tough catches in traffic. Is a mismatch problem because of size and skills and has the potential to develop into a productive red-zone target. Shows good awareness and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Gets upfield quickly after the catch and is a powerful runner in the open field. Is a versatile player who can contribute in many different roles. Has experience lining up in the backfield, does a nice job of blocking in space, and really works to sustain his blocks. Plays with good intensity and takes adequate angles to his blocks. But Cooley isn't a dominant inline blocker and is more of an H-Back prospect. Doesn't play with a great base, doesn't get much pop at the point of attack and lacks the lower-body strength to push the pile in the running game. Lacks ideal speed and won't stretch opposing defenses at the next level. Isn't explosive coming out of his cuts and is more effective working against zone coverage than man coverage. Doesn't show much elusiveness or a second-gear after the catch. Cooley started his college career at defensive end and moved to tight end midway through his freshman season. He played as a ?move? tight end at Utah State, basically a hybrid tight end/fullback/H-back. Cooley has been one of the most prolific tight ends in Division I-A the last two seasons. He finished his senior season with a team-high 62 receptions for 732 yards and six touchdowns. Cooley projects as an H-back in the NFL. He lacks explosive speed and has limited upside after the catch. He also is undersized when compared to traditional tight ends and must be protected as a blocker. But Cooley is an intriguing early Day 2 prospect because of his versatility, hands and athleticism. He knows how to separate and get open as a receiver, he catches the ball extremely well on the run, and he is an efficient blocker in space. Cooley will never be a starter, but he has the potential to contribute at fullback, H-back and on special teams, and he certainly has the potential to develop into an excellent short-yardage/goal-line weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoSkins Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 What did we trade with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I hope it was for draft picks next year.... I think they were hoping Cooley would last until the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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