Rumor: Saints checking in on availability of Brandin Cooks (1 Viewer)

[los226]

He’ll be concussed by his 2nd or 3rd game, unfortunately.

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

 

[J.T.]

He most definitely is. I wouldn't be opposed to the trade if it's a 5th or later. We just need him healthy for at least 5-6 games.

Make it happen, Loomis.

How bad is the situation with MT if we are kicking the tires on Brandin Cooks?

Even though Cooks is one hit in the head away from retirement, I would be in favor of throwing a fifth round pick at Houston to take him in. He's better than any WR the Saints have on the roster........ who will also be available to start the season. Assuming he doesn't get concussed in practice.

 

[RaginSaint93]

I rather Kenny Stiils

 

[ChrisinNOLA]

Why stop there? Bring Jimmy Graham back

 

[Alan12]

Let Jenkins knock his block off again in practice like he did in that Super Bowl.

But yeah, unfortunately he’s better than any Saints WR currently on the roster not named Michael Thomas.

 

[Poison]

Saying click bait

I see. I'm a subscriber to Underhill's site and I don't know that there is a world of difference between what he says in his latest article and what NBC is reporting here. There is definitely some confusion as to whether the 12-16 weeks means from now, or from the commencement of the season proper. I assume it is the former but either scenario is going to leave us without MT for a considerable portion of the year.

 

[El Caliente]

I’m pretty sure that even mentioning Brandin Cooks is a HIPPA violation.

 

[schuetter]

It’s not clear. In the thread, Underhill is saying nothing changed on the timeline - 12-16 weeks beginning in June. Maybe it’s people mistaking it to mean 12-16 weeks of the regular season?

As I understand it, nothing has changed since the first report. The healing process is expected to take 12-16 weeks post surgery, which was sometime in June. 6-8 weeks for the ligaments etc to heal and another 6-8 weeks to work it into game shape. That would mean he should only miss 1-4 games or so, depending on when the surgery was and how he heels.

 

[DavidM]

As I understand it, nothing has changed since the first report. The healing process is expected to take 12-16 weeks post surgery, which was sometime in June. 6-8 weeks for the ligaments etc to heal and another 6-8 weeks to work it into game shape. That would mean he should only miss 1-4 games or so, depending on when the surgery was and how he heels.

Right. I meant the tweet that was posted here wasn’t clear. I was guessing it referred to some confusion about the timeline, which as Underhill pointed out, hasn’t changed and began in June.

 

[Quiet Storm]

I mean I'd be all for it cause Smith, Calloway, and Harris haven't even played a full season. Can we really trust they can hold the fort until Thomas comes back?

Remember Cooks days with us was when Brees had a deep ball. He would be perfect for Winston.

We are pretty thin at WR, so why not?

 

[nelopiceral1]

Cooks with Jameis is a lot more interesting than end-of-career Brees. I can see the two maximizing each other's skills.

 

[MV2]

Cooks could replace Sanders basically. Veteran presence and if healthy a really good weapon

 

[saintmike23]

Bring back Brandin Cooks and Kenny Stills!

 

[Merl]

Bring back Brandin Cooks and Kenny Stills!

I can see Cooks being brought back if Miami will let him go for a 5th, but I highly doubt Payton wants Stills back being he was part of the purge a few years ago.