Viking14 5 Posted November 27, 2016 is he not playing?? Ouch that really hurts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted November 27, 2016 Anyone? Is he not playing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 27, 2016 I know he was playing. Not sure if he got knocked out. Insane that he doesn't have a catch. Sean Peyton uses him as a decoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted November 27, 2016 No the games over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,510 Posted November 28, 2016 He didn't even have a single target. Â But at the same time M Thomas looks like the Wr to own going into next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 28, 2016 He didn't even have a single target. Â But at the same time M Thomas looks like the Wr to own going into next season. Will he remain as productive if defenses start rolling their top coverage to him? Or is he benefitting from Cooks being the main concern in the pass game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,413 Posted November 28, 2016 Thomas passed him. Â Cooks was big when they didn't have many other options. Classic decent player on a bad team. Â Now that the NO offense has it together his role has greatly diminished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjsteel 34 Posted November 28, 2016 I started Cooks over Thomas this week, Thomas had 6 and 11pts the last two weeks, who could have seen this coming? The WR's for the Saints are starting to remind me of the Patriots, you never know who will go off because they spread the ball around so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted November 28, 2016 Come on though 50 points and 0 targets... I don't care who passed him that is awful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjsteel 34 Posted November 28, 2016 Come on though 50 points and 0 targets... I don't care who passed him that is awful Yup, almost impossible if you think about it...was Brees playing against Cooks in FFL this week? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,356 Posted November 28, 2016 I'm done trying to chase points with this bum. Thankfully I've got options so welcome to the bench Brandin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjsteel 34 Posted November 28, 2016 I'm done trying to chase points with this bum. Thankfully I've got options so welcome to the bench Brandin. Pretty much too late for me, that ZERO put me in the toilet bowl...although he won't be seeing my lineup the rest of the way, even if I want to flush him down the toilet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flint5 4 Posted November 28, 2016 Had him on my bench. My hunch was right, but no matter my PPR team still lost. Glad to still be in 2nd with the possibility of a bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted November 28, 2016 He is a must start for me next week. Â Averages, you know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 28, 2016 Thomas passed him. Â Cooks was big when they didn't have many other options. Classic decent player on a bad team. Â Now that the NO offense has it together his role has greatly diminished. OR he is benefitting big time from the lesser coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,913 Posted November 28, 2016 Thomas passed him. Â Cooks was big when they didn't have many other options. Classic decent player on a bad team. Â Now that the NO offense has it together his role has greatly diminished. Great point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,510 Posted November 28, 2016 I think that's a very good question about pass coverage and M Thomas. Â I think he's a rookie so he's does not get the attention that Cooks as earn. Â I think that Brees going to Thomas more often as the season goes on , tells me that the rookie has his confidence. Â And both of them will be high on my Wr list going into next season with Brees at Qb. Â But I like Thomas more and I think he's oval all the better Wr. Â And more so especially in a ppr league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimaveli 119 Posted November 28, 2016 Cooks is mostly stuck in the Saints speedster wr role where a defense usually has to go to sleep in order for him to get a big play. It happens cuz Brees and Payton can be pretty tricky. But Thomas is more like early Colston, so he's harder to completely take away once Brees established trust for him. And now he appears to be beyond the flubbs and fumbles from a few weeks ago. Â There IS some Patriots to the Saints offense but at least you know there's mainly 2 rbs getting touches. And Brees is basically never going to come with a 186 and no tds in a plus matchup at home unless he gets hurt. But these WRs and tight ends? It's Thomas and then a bunch of stuff I'd be terrified of having in my lineup with stuff on the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 28, 2016 Have to disagree with the whole board, again. Cooks is so much better than Thomas. I don't think Cooks is used to his fullest potential at all. He is a dude you keep getting the ball to because he is so explosive. He isn't a jump ball guy, but that's his only weekness. I'm telling everyone it's probably because of coverage. Put the top corner on Thomas each week and Cooks will be the man. Everyone will be wondering But but but... I thought Thomas was the man? What happened?? Answer is he never was the man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,510 Posted November 28, 2016 I agree with you Jim. Â Cooks is the speed guy , and because of his speed and over all ablity will draw the Defence. Â Which in turn will give Thomas more targets like they used Colston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yseguy22 8 Posted November 28, 2016 Cooks at home has been one of the most bankable fantasy players in the league. Ultimately this will go down as a one week anomaly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,205 Posted November 28, 2016 Have to disagree with the whole board, again. Cooks is so much better than Thomas. I don't think Cooks is used to his fullest potential at all. He is a dude you keep getting the ball to because he is so explosive. He isn't a jump ball guy, but that's his only weekness. I'm telling everyone it's probably because of coverage. Put the top corner on Thomas each week and Cooks will be the man. Everyone will be wondering But but but... I thought Thomas was the man? What happened?? Answer is he never was the man This guy gets it. Cooks is more talented. Teams know it. He can break it any time. Like FBN said he just isn't a goal line fade route guy... at the goal line they have him run quick slants. Â Guys like thomas and Willie snead are nice players but they benefit from being the lesser receivers in a high octane offense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 2, 2016 He's gonna blow up soon and I stupidly traded him away last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted December 2, 2016 Major overcorrection coming, expect him to be peppered with targets this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted December 2, 2016 I agree. Cooks will probably get 20 targets this week. This may hurt my Thomas a bit too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcgangstas 41 Posted December 3, 2016 I agree. Cooks will probably get 20 targets this week. This may hurt my Thomas a bit too. I agree. The squeaky wheel is going to get greased on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cousinal111 57 Posted December 3, 2016 I'm preparing for a monster game from Cooks this week as I'm facing him in a must win game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted December 3, 2016 I'm preparing for a monster game from Cooks this week as I'm facing him in a must win game. Â I'm preparing for a monster game from him in a meaningless week 13 so that he can do nothing again for me in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted December 4, 2016 Darius Slay should be covering him right? They may stay away from the top coverage guy yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 72 Posted December 4, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000750224/article/expect-trade-talks-centered-around-saints-brandin-cooks  Looks like Cooks could be trade this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted December 4, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000750224/article/expect-trade-talks-centered-around-saints-brandin-cooks  Looks like Cooks could be trade this offseason. The Skins might take a shot. DJax is likely gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted December 4, 2016 Has one rush for 4 yards so far. Good to see squeaky wheel got the grease. This is brutal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted December 4, 2016 Has one rush for 4 yards so far. Good to see squeaky wheel got the grease. This is brutal. Â He's not a RB Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
himmystyles 29 Posted December 4, 2016 Â He's not a RB Â Lol that was his stat line when I posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted December 4, 2016 Lol that was his stat line when I posted! Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking14 5 Posted December 5, 2016 He looks good when I get to see him, I think someone else said it best here, he is the decoy drawing attention. The only other reason would be the wrong people do not like him!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 5, 2016 Why in the heck would NO trade him? He's one of the better young WR's in the NFL. Sounds like lazy journalism to me. Create something that isn't there to get a few hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 228 Posted December 5, 2016 Why in the heck would NO trade him? He's one of the better young WR's in the NFL. Sounds like lazy journalism to me. Create something that isn't there to get a few hits. There is PLENTY of precedent young WR get traded due to fit and or attitude. Look at DJaX. The Eagles basically cut him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,413 Posted December 5, 2016 Why in the heck would NO trade him? He's one of the better young WR's in the NFL. Sounds like lazy journalism to me. Create something that isn't there to get a few hits. You may be right but it is odd how much he has fallen out of favor in the offense. May be that he doesn't fit their scheme or what Brees does best. Or maybe there's an attitude or work ethic type issue. Or perhaps they do think he's awesome but he simply draws too much coverage (although that's not so much a problem for truly elite receivers). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,913 Posted December 5, 2016 There is PLENTY of precedent young WR get traded due to fit and or attitude. Look at DJaX. The Eagles basically cut him. DJax is a one trick pony. Cooks can do more things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites