Chris Cooley Released

SmootSmack · 08-28-2012, 02:48 PM

'Cause no one saw that coming

SkinzWin · 08-28-2012, 02:50 PM

WOW. Sad sad day. Cooley has always been a true Redskin. I know that is devastating for him. Man….

mbedner3420 · 08-28-2012, 02:50 PM

Any chance he returns on the cheap as was discussed earlier?

The Goat · 08-28-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mbedner3420

Any chance he returns on the cheap as was discussed earlier?

Ditto?

Paintrain · 08-28-2012, 02:51 PM

Wow, this was one that some of us probably saw coming but didn't want it to happen. Cooley was a class act and a true Redskin. Hopefully if he goes to play somewhere else he returns to the organization in some form or fashion and continues to contribute to Redskins Nation. HTTR!

If there was any question that this is a new era in Redskins football, there's no longer doubt. Shanahan is putting his stamp on the team. Younger, cheaper, focusing on upside.

SmootSmack · 08-28-2012, 02:51 PM

The only person who apparently ever suggested that has been Chris Russell. So if it does happen, he deserves all the credit.

Riggo44 · 08-28-2012, 02:51 PM

That sucks! Thanks for the laughs and the good years. One of my fav's for sure.

MTK · 08-28-2012, 02:52 PM

Sucks to see him go, but everyone's time comes eventually. I wish him well.

MTK · 08-28-2012, 02:54 PM

Just reading the latest tweets sounds like Cooley is really bummed. Says it will be hard to put on another jersey.

Monkeydad · 08-28-2012, 02:54 PM

One of my favorite Skins ever.

Hope he can come back with a discounted price. I really thought his move to FB and the thin talent at that position with Young not being 100% healthy would save him...but then again, reality says we can't pay a backup fullback that kind of money.

Chico23231 · 08-28-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

One of my favorite Skins ever.

Hope he can come back with a discounted price. I really thought his move to FB and the thin talent at that position with Young not being 100% healthy would save him...but then again, reality says we can't pay a backup fullback that kind of money.

yep...this one is tough

calia · 08-28-2012, 03:00 PM

Unhappy. Not only do I love the guy, I think the Davis/Cooley 2 TE set is the strongest combination we can field (Paul is still playing like he's learning the position to me). Moreover, releasing Cooley is one thing, but couldn't they have gotten something for him by way of a trade? It's hard to believe he has no trade value -- heck, we got something (probably not much) for Kevin Barnes. I am just hoping that we didn't trade him means we're trying to find a way to get him back. Probably not going to happen.

MTK · 08-28-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

Unhappy. Not only do I love the guy, I think the Davis/Cooley 2 TE set is the strongest combination we can field (Paul is still playing like he's learning the position to me). Moreover, releasing Cooley is one thing, but couldn't they have gotten something for him by way of a trade? It's hard to believe he has no trade value -- heck, we got something (probably not much) for Kevin Barnes. I am just hoping that we didn't trade him means we're trying to find a way to get him back. Probably not going to happen.

Trade value with his contract and recent injury history? That's tough.

cpayne5 · 08-28-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

Unhappy. Not only do I love the guy, I think the Davis/Cooley 2 TE set is the strongest combination we can field (Paul is still playing like he's learning the position to me). Moreover, releasing Cooley is one thing, but couldn't they have gotten something for him by way of a trade? It's hard to believe he has no trade value -- heck, we got something (probably not much) for Kevin Barnes. I am just hoping that we didn't trade him means we're trying to find a way to get him back. Probably not going to happen.

Releasing a player like Cooley rather than trying to trade him is the respectful thing to do. It allows CC to choose his next destination, rather than have it forced upon him.

Sad day.

SBXVII · 08-28-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

Unhappy. Not only do I love the guy, I think the Davis/Cooley 2 TE set is the strongest combination we can field (Paul is still playing like he's learning the position to me). Moreover, releasing Cooley is one thing, but couldn't they have gotten something for him by way of a trade? It's hard to believe he has no trade value -- heck, we got something (probably not much) for Kevin Barnes. I am just hoping that we didn't trade him means we're trying to find a way to get him back. Probably not going to happen.

I'm with you on this but it also boils down to his knees. How healthy is he really? He's battled the same issue's for what two yrs? three? his knees keep swelling and he keeps getting less time on the field.

Announcing is the perfect gig for him. He likes the camera and atleast we can understand what he's saying vs. Randel El. sometimes Randel just mumbles words.

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08-28-2012, 02:51 PM	#5
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: Chris Cooley Released Wow, this was one that some of us probably saw coming but didn't want it to happen. Cooley was a class act and a true Redskin. Hopefully if he goes to play somewhere else he returns to the organization in some form or fashion and continues to contribute to Redskins Nation. HTTR! If there was any question that this is a new era in Redskins football, there's no longer doubt. Shanahan is putting his stamp on the team. Younger, cheaper, focusing on upside. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

08-28-2012, 02:51 PM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Chris Cooley Released The only person who apparently ever suggested that has been Chris Russell. So if it does happen, he deserves all the credit. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Chris Cooley Released That sucks! Thanks for the laughs and the good years. One of my fav's for sure. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Chris Cooley Released Sucks to see him go, but everyone's time comes eventually. I wish him well. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-28-2012, 02:54 PM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Chris Cooley Released Just reading the latest tweets sounds like Cooley is really bummed. Says it will be hard to put on another jersey. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Chris Cooley Released One of my favorite Skins ever. Hope he can come back with a discounted price. I really thought his move to FB and the thin talent at that position with Young not being 100% healthy would save him...but then again, reality says we can't pay a backup fullback that kind of money. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

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calia Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woodside, CA Age: 56 Posts: 3,520	Re: Chris Cooley Released Unhappy. Not only do I love the guy, I think the Davis/Cooley 2 TE set is the strongest combination we can field (Paul is still playing like he's learning the position to me). Moreover, releasing Cooley is one thing, but couldn't they have gotten something for him by way of a trade? It's hard to believe he has no trade value -- heck, we got something (probably not much) for Kevin Barnes. I am just hoping that we didn't trade him means we're trying to find a way to get him back. Probably not going to happen.

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