Is it finally time to rebuild??

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Not sure why you're hating on the guy. As Matty pointed out, he's still putting up very solid numbers and at 28 is still in his prime. You're so convinced Davis is better- let me ask you- given his track record this year, do you really think Shanahan would hesitate to bench Cooley for a better player?

Cooley isn't an elite TE, but he's definitely well above average, and to call him the 4th or 5th best TE in the division is just silly. Boss isn't better. Neither is Celek (who has an MVP candidate at QB and isn't doing a whole lot). Witten is better than Cooley, but IMO that's about it in the NFC East.

I am frustrated with him because he is killing drives. He had a horrible game against Jax but he has been dropping key balls (drive extending balls) all year. He is becoming a problem instead of a solution, he isn't getting any younger and he is overpaid. From my viewpoint, Davis is always open (Rex missed an easy TD to him last game) and is a younger, cheaper alternative who would be just as productive if not more so.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

I am frustrated with him because he is killing drives. He had a horrible game against Jax but he has been dropping key balls (drive extending balls) all year. He is becoming a problem instead of a solution, he isn't getting any younger and he is overpaid. From my viewpoint, Davis is always open (Rex missed an easy TD to him last game) and is a younger, cheaper alternative who would be just as productive if not more so.

Honestly, you're digging at this point.

Yeah he's had some drops, but overall his numbers still stand up with the top guys in the league at his position. Plus he's been asked to block more than ever this year, which he's done a great job at too.

Just to note, Davis is a free agent after next year. So let's assume you trade away CC and FD steps in and has a nice year. Then he's going to be commanding a contact just as big, if not bigger, than the one CC has right now.

For the record I'm not against the idea of trading Cooley if the price is right. I'm just amazed/confused at how some of you talk down on the guy like he's trash and not a top TE.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

For the record I'm not against the idea of trading Cooley if the price is right. I'm just amazed/confused at how some of you talk down on the guy like he's trash and not a top TE.

Agreed. I can't believe the Cooley bashing either.

Fred Davis sux. I hate him.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Agreed. I can't believe the Cooley bashing either.

Fred Davis sux. I hate him.

Why the hate for FD? I wish we used him more.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Why the hate for FD? I wish we used him more.

Yeah the so called 2 TE sets never really came into form this year...FD needs to see more of a role.

[CrazyCanuck]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Why the hate for FD? I wish we used him more.

Ya something bugs me about this guy...

Maybe it was the Eagles game when FD was beating his chest, despite the fact that the CB/S ran him down from 20 yards back... o ya and we were down by 30 points...

Or maybe it was the ball he dropped in the endzone in the Bucs game...

And blocking is supposed to be his weakness!!

Maybe hate is a strong word but I'm just not that impressed. And how long are we supposed to wait for him to come of age? It's been 3 years already and he barely sees the field. I knew Cooley was here to stay after 6 games, just don't get that vibe from FD...

Hope he proves me wrong though.