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Texans Wide Receivers

Nico Collins (groin) did not practice Tuesday.
Per Texans beat writer Aaron Wilson, Collins is not only absent from Tuesday's practice but is not expected to play on Thursday night against the Eagles. Collins missing Thursday's game would put wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in line for more work, however, any Texans receiver will be hard to trust on a short week against a stout Eagles defense. The only Texans receiver worth starting on Thursday is Brandin Cooks, and that's assuming he's not traded by Tuesday's trade deadline.
 
Cooks survived the trade deadline and remains a Texan. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing at this point. Anybody hazard to guess what this fiery tweet after the deadline from Cooks' Twitter account means?

"Don’t take a man’s kindness for granted. Covered for the lies for too long those days are done. Crossed the line with playing with my career."

Doesn't sound like a man who likes his situation here.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1587535785594601480
 
ben.aires.smith said:
Cooks survived the trade deadline and remains a Texan. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing at this point. Anybody hazard to guess what this fiery tweet after the deadline from Cooks' Twitter account means?

"Don’t take a man’s kindness for granted. Covered for the lies for too long those days are done. Crossed the line with playing with my career."

Doesn't sound like a man who likes his situation here.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1587535785594601480
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He knew what he was getting into when he signed an extension with big guaranteed money. No sympathy for him now that he wants to win AND get paid.
 
TheRealJoker said:
He knew what he was getting into when he signed an extension with big guaranteed money. No sympathy for him now that he wants to win AND get paid.
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Imagine acting like your getting the short of the stick making $18 million/year playing FOOTBALL. I get that Cooks probably doesn't appreciate being treated like trade bait on an annual basis, but WTF... Dude is playing football for millions of dollars for a living.
 
Cooks will need to put his hurt feelings aside and get his head back in the game by Sunday.

He’s still got a guaranteed contract to fulfill even if his play has been sadly disappointing this season. His play hasn’t done Mills a lot of favors this year.

If he wants a chance at another contract…..better up that game to his 2021 level.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Cooks will need to put his hurt feelings aside and get his head back in the game by Sunday.

He’s still got a guaranteed contract to fulfill even if his play has been sadly disappointing this season. His play hasn’t done Mills a lot of favors this year.

If he wants a chance at another contract…..better up that game to his 2021 level.
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Before that brother, we play the Eagles tomorrow.
 
Only in pro sports can someone act like they are being taken advantage of for doing their job and getting paid millions of dollars guaranteed. What makes him special? Was it because the Texans had him answering questions with the media and he had to say nice things about the team when they aren’t performing? Maybe sales isn’t for you but that is what you signed up for when you signed an extension as a “veteran leader” of a rebuild.

Sorry if Cal made you stay up late calling season ticket holders assuring them the product would be worth it this season Cooks!
 
TheRealJoker said:
He knew what he was getting into when he signed an extension with big guaranteed money. No sympathy for him now that he wants to win AND get paid.
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No other team would have extended his contract and paid him $18M/yr guaranteed in the first place. I don't understand what his problem is - is it the firing of Easterby? It would be ironic that Watson wanted out because Easterby was here and Cooks wants out because he isn't.
Where do we go with Cooks from here? Seems to me he has no choice but to play for his money. The question is how well he will play.
 
Toro Bravo said:
No other team would have extended his contract and paid him $18M/yr guaranteed in the first place. I don't understand what his problem is - is it the firing of Easterby? It would be ironic that Watson wanted out because Easterby was here and Cooks wants out because he isn't.
Where do we go with Cooks from here? Seems to me he has no choice but to play for his money. The question is how well he will play.
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He hasn't played well up to this point this season, so if he plays any worse, he only hurts his future. Hopefully he will see that, and start playing better. I won't hold my breathe though.
 
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zshawn10 said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1588273269530103811


Brandin Cooks could be in danger of voiding his $18 million guaranteed salary for 2023

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Brandin Cooks could be in danger of voiding his $18 million guaranteed salary for 2023

Texans receiver Brandin Cooks has 18 million reasons to get over the fact that he wasn't traded.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
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Hopefully he voids it. Texans can unload the salary and he can start fresh. Oh well. No need for divas on a losing team.
 
ben.aires.smith said:
Whatever. Texans are Cooks' employer they are entitled to do whatever they feel is right for the team—even if they promised Cooks something in private. Texans have a talents issue up & down the roster. Now we have a diva issue to contend with. Ugh
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Looking at the bright side, at least he's not a sexual predator
 
Toro Bravo said:
No other team would have extended his contract and paid him $18M/yr guaranteed in the first place. I don't understand what his problem is - is it the firing of Easterby? It would be ironic that Watson wanted out because Easterby was here and Cooks wants out because he isn't.
Where do we go with Cooks from here? Seems to me he has no choice but to play for his money. The question is how well he will play.
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He’s not playing today. Healthy scratch. Looks like the Texans are going to move him for peanuts or flat out cut him.
 
Toro Bravo said:
So instead of showcasing himself in front of a national audience Cooks instead is pouting like a 3 year old and every other team knows it. Not a good career move.
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What part of $18M guaranteed are you not getting? He can showcase his wares next season
 
as the article I posted under Texans random thoughts states: there is a possibility Cooks contract could be voided if he was found to cause a default. Good for team as it saves the money and also good for Cooks as he becomes a free agent immediately and can choose the team he wants to go with.

badboy said:
A bit more info than I have seen posted so far


bleacherreport.com

NFL Rumors: Texans Wanted 2nd, 4th-Round Draft Picks in Brandin Cooks Trade

The Houston Texans were unable to trade veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks ahead of the deadline, and now it may be clear why. Houston wanted second and...
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badboy said:
as the article I posted under Texans random thoughts states: there is a possibility Cooks contract could be voided if he was found to cause a default. Good for team as it saves the money and also good for Cooks as he becomes a free agent immediately and can choose the team he wants to go with.
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i hope this is the route they go if he keeps up his shenanigans. Noone waa willing to guve up the drast capiral NC wanted AND pay his salary…so in a way he screwed himself.

also shows NC knows what hes doing. Any of the little bit of assets we do have he’s asking for top dollar……Worked damn well in the DW4 situation……maybe there’s another Cleveland Browns out there that’ll give us a 2nd or at least a 3rd for an aging WR that thinks he’s a #1….but really is to a number 2/really good #3.
 
Mr teX said:
i hope this is the route they go if he keeps up his shenanigans. Noone waa willing to guve up the drast capiral NC wanted AND pay his salary…so in a way he screwed himself.

also shows NC knows what hes doing. Any of the little bit of assets we do have he’s asking for top dollar……Worked damn well in the DW4 situation……maybe there’s another Cleveland Browns out there that’ll give us a 2nd or at least a 3rd for an aging WR that thinks he’s a #1….but really is to a number 2/really good #3.
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I would think that would be worth a 3rd just before next yrs draft.
 
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