09-01-2019, 08:16 PM
(09-01-2019, 05:29 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Perine has been terrible as a RB.
Cooper is a returner.
Not that we gave up much in the guys we waived, but we didn't exactly bring in Superstars either.
I think terrible is a bit strong. He was good enough to start 8 games for the Skins as a rookie. Posted a couple of 100 yard games. He also showed ability to catch the football. I'd agree with you if we were looking at Perine as a starter, but as a 3rd RB, I'd say he's pretty fantastic.
(09-01-2019, 05:31 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Well, in his 4 previous years in the NFL Cooper hasn't shown the ability to be used as a receiver.
You have to compare him to who he's replacing, which is Josh Malone. Malone has 7 career catches for 75 yards playing for a bad team. Cooper had 25 catches for 190 yards for a really good team. In addition to being an all-pro returner.
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