Question is, are you paying for past or future production? Either you believe he will bounce back at age 32 from a subpar season, or he is already losing it. I think the latter.
I think there’s reason for optimism as he had a really weird injury last year on a weird Dallas team.
Again he’s just 1 year removed from 8 TDs in an offense dominated by Ceedee.
I don’t think anyone is expecting him to come in and be a #1 or even #2 guy. I’m willing to be on him being a solid #3 that has added value for the young guys.
It’s sure as heck more responsible cap wise to use 6.5 mil than use 13-15 mil on Cooper Kupp(who has been injured more than Cooks and has actually been less productive)
Sure is a heck of an upgrade over the likes of Pettis/Austin/Wilson etc.