I'm curious if they are trying to get COOLEY RE-SIGNED before camp?

[skinsfan_nn]

Just curious, wonder where Chris is on the PRIORITY LIST?
I would think they would like to get his DEAL DONE.

[MTK]

I'm sure they will as soon as his time comes. Right now we have free agency and the draft to worry about.

[FRPLG]

There is no cap space to renew him right now. Let him play out on his rook contract at a cheap price an then re-sign for next year.

[dmek25]

while i think cooley is a fine tight end, no way we should break the bank for him.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by dmek25

while i think cooley is a fine tight end, no way we should break the bank for him.

I think we need to come as close as possible. I bet when it's his time to renew, he'll be one of the top paid TE in the league.

In fact, if we had the room it would be smart to re-sign him sooner than later seeing how the market is rising year over year.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by dmek25

while i think cooley is a fine tight end, no way we should break the bank for him.

I think he's a premier TE in the league. I don't know about breaking the bank. But you can't let a player like CC get away.
You would probually break the bank to sign another TE with his talent level, to replace a guy like Chris.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I think he's a premier TE in the league. I don't know about breaking the bank. But you can't let a player like CC get away.
You would probually break the bank to sign another TE with his talent level, to replace a guy like Chris.

Good point.. I would be REALLY surprised if we didn't try to extend his contract with us throughout the season..

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by dmek25

while i think cooley is a fine tight end, no way we should break the bank for him.

I agree. In my mind, Cooley needs to show us more before people here start getting their panties in a wad about him being signed to a long-term contract. If he tears it up this year and puts up the kind of numbers that warrant a nice, long-term contract, then fine. Sign him up.

Until then, he's just another tight end.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I agree. In my mind, Cooley needs to show us more before people here start getting their panties in a wad about him being signed to a long-term contract. If he tears it up this year and puts up the kind of numbers that warrant a nice, long-term contract, then fine. Sign him up.

Until then, he's just another tight end.

I think CLEARY COOLEY has showed us PLENTY!
If he doesn't deserve a LONG TERM contract on our team I don't know who does?
He's a definite keeper, young, good blocker and fine catcher, team guy & gets it done on the field. What more could you possibly ask for?

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I agree. In my mind, Cooley needs to show us more before people here start getting their panties in a wad about him being signed to a long-term contract. If he tears it up this year and puts up the kind of numbers that warrant a nice, long-term contract, then fine. Sign him up.

Until then, he's just another tight end.

Dude, what games have u been watching?? Cooley did LOT for us, we would have lose some games if it wasn't for him..

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by dmek25

while i think cooley is a fine tight end, no way we should break the bank for him.

Ideally, no, but he is very deserving of top TE money. This is a guy who's getting paid a 3rd round salary, has eastablished himself as at least a top 10 TE, more like top 5, and hasn't complained once about his money. This is the type of player who you pay to set a good example.

Plus he's vital to the success of the passing game.

[RMSkins]

I agree Cooley should be signed as soon as possible. He is the definition of a "Core Redskin" and deserves every bit of money that we give him.

[STPainmaker]

He is definitely someone we should approach mid season.

If we let him hit open waters we will pay through the nose or lose him.

[arrington_QBkiller]

Cooley way 8th among TE in receptions, 7th in yards, and tied for 4th in TDs. I'd say he is going to want a big payday, but I don't think we will break the bank

[BrudLee]

Originally Posted by arrington_QBkiller

Cooley way 8th among TE in receptions, 7th in yards, and tied for 4th in TDs. I'd say he is going to want a big payday, but I don't think we will break the bank

Here are the stats for Daniel Graham, the highest paid TE in the league.

If Cooley is a priority, and I believe he should be, we need to treat him as such. He was our top receiver last year, and tied the team lead for receiving touchdowns. Among TEs on the team he had eleven times more catches than all others combined.

Cooley blocks - well. He does everything he is asked to do. He is a free spirit on the team without being a disruption (to anyone but the cheerleaders). Frankly, I think a lot of what we have done with the cap lately (the Brunell refinance which makes him a free agent next year, etc.) is to make sure we have a little cash next year for the Chris Cooleys of the team.