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Riley Cooper (1 Viewer)
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ShaHBucks
Footballguy
Well, most are unsure of what's actually developing in philly. Pessimistically I'd say you have a WR3 with #1-2 upside depending on the matchup. He's played the most snaps of all the receivers I think. Many say it's because of his blocking. Now that he has a QB who exploits matchups and spread the ball around he will get to showcase more of his skills. I still stand by my first post as far as my evaluation of his talent.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I traded for him (gave Donald Brown to Trent owner) and started him in a dynasty league out of desperation: Julio, out for the year, and Calvin, Decker and Nicks on a bye. I did target him based on Foles being back under center as they have a nice connection most weeks - of course I didn't expect a week like that though.
AllVolUT
Footballguy
Thanks for this and good posting throughout the thread. I'm blowing the remainder of my FAAB on him to be my new Amendola insurance with Blackmon suspended.
ShaHBucks
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
tdhartis
Footballguy
I'm still trying to figure this out. It does remind me of Jordy a few years back, but was there the same level of pessimism about his future prospects at the time? Did people think he was just a flash in the pan? It seems like they have very comparable measurables, but everything I've read talks about Cooper like he's slow by NFL standards and can't get seperation.
I haven't had a chance to watch anything besides the highlights, but I'm confused because the numbers indicate a good player, but analysts seem to contradict this. Does anyone think he has a good chance of continuing performances like the last couple of weeks for the ROS if Foles stays behind center?
Insein
Footballguy
Let's put it this way, Riley Cooper probably isn't in the league next year if Nick Foles wasn't his QB this year. Whatever lingering ability Riley had not shown to this point, Foles brings it out of him.
Sabertooth
Footballguy
What is Cooper's role when/if Maclin comes back next year?
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
When you watch him play he's either smoking people and wide open or just goes and gets the ball over a guy. After his first TD yesterday Aikman even said "For a guy who's not supposed to be able to run by people Cooper has made a lot of big plays this year"
If you were to watch him play and not know what team he was on or who he was you would say he looks like a good player.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Let's call it what it is as to why people have been slow to come around on Cooper - he was discredited as a human being back in training camp for using the word N. Nothing more, nothing less. The guy has finally been given a real opportunity and he's knocking it out of the park in every game since. Will he be given the same opportunity in 2014 as he continues to contribute for the next month or so? That's the real question.
Insein
Footballguy
Actually he was discredited as a player after showing virtually no ability in 3 seasons prior. Granted he had Vick throwing to him but he didn't exactly excel. Nick Foles makes him a better player and is finally pulling hos ability to the surface.
The race thing is a bit overblown especially in light of the whole incognito thing.
Possum
Footballguy
He was always known as a fast guy at UF so not sure where the talk about him being slow came from. Actually at UF his repertoire basically consisted of deep routes and good run blocking without really anything else - I remember thinking with his build and speed he had some of the best pro potential of any receiver on the team other than Harvin if he could learn to run a complete route tree.
ShaHBucks
Footballguy
With the way Foles is playing, there is room for one more.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Yes he he. Expectation is he'll resign with Eagles for short, cheaper than expected contract because of the injury.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
Mighty Mice
Footballguy
Too bad Maclin is too soft (IMO) to play the slot. Like Cooper opposite DJax bc he uses his body so well and provides a legit red zone target. Maclin could replace Avant but nothing about his game makes me think he can play there and last very long or be very effective.
Love the way Maclin can run routes and get separation. If nothing else can't get much better than him at wr4 and primary backup to DJax and Cooper if either get hurt. I do believe his skill set is a great match for this offensive system. But Cooper much better blocker and that matters lots here too in a heavy run offense. That and red zone superiority make me like Cooper better as the WR2.
But Maclin is QUICK. Definitely room on board for him.
Love the way Maclin can run routes and get separation. If nothing else can't get much better than him at wr4 and primary backup to DJax and Cooper if either get hurt. I do believe his skill set is a great match for this offensive system. But Cooper much better blocker and that matters lots here too in a heavy run offense. That and red zone superiority make me like Cooper better as the WR2.
But Maclin is QUICK. Definitely room on board for him.
He was the difference in my crucial win yesterday that kept my playoff hopes alive.
I'm starting to think that he has always been a talented wr. He was just buried behind Jackson, maclin, and avant and Vick ignored him. That doesn't mean he wasn't good it just means he was never given a chance to shine.
Foles likes him and looks for him. It's funny how a players production can go through the roof when the team actually puts the ball in his hands.
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As long as foles is the qb this season Riley seems to be a top flight fantasy option. I'm thrilled to have picked him up.
I'm starting to think that he has always been a talented wr. He was just buried behind Jackson, maclin, and avant and Vick ignored him. That doesn't mean he wasn't good it just means he was never given a chance to shine.
Foles likes him and looks for him. It's funny how a players production can go through the roof when the team actually puts the ball in his hands.
.As long as foles is the qb this season Riley seems to be a top flight fantasy option. I'm thrilled to have picked him up.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Riley Cooper's season after ten games. Makes it easy to break it into two even halves.
First five games:
- 18 targets
- 8 catches
- 93 yards
- 1 TD
Second five games:
- 29 targets
- 20 catches
- 462 yards
- 6 TDs
He's producing top WR numbers at the right time of the fantasy football season to make him very worthy of more discussion.
First five games:
- 18 targets
- 8 catches
- 93 yards
- 1 TD
Second five games:
- 29 targets
- 20 catches
- 462 yards
- 6 TDs
He's producing top WR numbers at the right time of the fantasy football season to make him very worthy of more discussion.
lod01
Footballguy
No. We need more targets. That's for sure. Foles only threw 18 passes. Brees has not throw under 34 in any week.
babydemon90
Footballguy
Of course not, he'll come back to earth. But he'll still put up numbers, just not 2td a game numbers.Cyclones said:
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Feeling extreme enthusiasm here.
Philly has a great schedule.
And Foles getting it to Coop just helps DJax and McCoy.
Philly has a great schedule.
And Foles getting it to Coop just helps DJax and McCoy.
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
no he cant, however he has at least 5 targets every game the past 5 weeks he catches a decent percetnage of those. And most of them are long gainers/TDs.Cyclones said:
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
In dynasty this guy has suddenly interested me on my roster. People assume he is slow but at 6 foot 3 and 225 pounds he ran a 4.52 forty. If he wins a starting role into next year he suddenly has some value not only for the time being but for the future.
ebsteelers
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
ShaHBucks
Footballguy
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FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Welker?
timmeresque
Footballguy
Now that Cooper is getting so much love from Foles, does this open up some space for the other WR's? Just thinking that if I was a D coord. I would be putting my best CB on him, which leaves Jackson and crew open for some big plays.
Insein
Footballguy
I don't think he's there yet. He's the typical #2 breakout. Djax still commands the double with a safety over the top. That should keep Cooper relatively open. If they single covered Djax he would have a field day.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Philly is starting to find themselves, in the thick of the division race, Foles seems to have secured the QB spot, he's making great decisions and that means finding the guys open. Defenses have to double up on DeSean or else he does TD dances that infuriate the opposing fan base.
Is Cooper gonna score 25+ a week for owners? No way. But he is going to have a few more big games with that schedule and as your WR3 or flex he is gold right now. Ride the gravy train while it lasts.
Is Cooper gonna score 25+ a week for owners? No way. But he is going to have a few more big games with that schedule and as your WR3 or flex he is gold right now. Ride the gravy train while it lasts.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
lod01
Footballguy
Let's not forget the balance of the Birds' schedule, with the opposition's DVOA rank against the pass in parentheses: WAS (22), bye, ARZ (4), DET (23), MIN (26), CHI (15).
Unfortunately the rusty sieve that is the Cowboys' D doesn't come until Week 17, but those are still some tasty matchups down the stretch (even the Cards isn't as bad as it looks for Cooper, since you figure Pat Peterson will be locked onto D-Jax all day long). No way he keeps up his recent pace, but even two or three games where he puts up WR1 numbers out of a WR3 or flex spot can make all the difference this time of year.
lod01
Footballguy
Ditto. They aren't throwing as many passes at all when you consider they are running a fast paced offense. Of course if you are eating up huge chunks then you will have less plays. He is averaging almost 20 ypc.
