Texans extend Brandin Cooks

[ET80]

Per The Athletic/Schefter:

Looks like he’s not getting traded…

[lumberjackchris]

I’m cool with it. We have plenty space and then he’ll be gone. Good culture and bridge guy to have for the young guys 

[Marco79]

Glad Cooks will be sticking around. He brings a much needed continuity to the team and Mills. Having him at a little under 10 mil AAV for the next two years is still a great deal. 

[ET80]

1 hour ago, Marco79 said:

Having him at a little under 10 mil AAV for the next two years is still a great deal. 

Rapaport says just under $20mm *per year* so it’s close to a $40mm extension.

[Pastor Dillon]

I’m still not opposed to a 1st round WR if we trade back a few spots. Cooks, Nico and a 1st rounder would give us a solid WR room. Bring in a motivate Tunsil, maybe draft a RB in round 2 and perhaps another lineman in the 1st and we are really on solid footing. 

[PAtexansFAN_99]

12 minutes ago, Pastor Dillon said:

I’m still not opposed to a 1st round WR if we trade back a few spots. Cooks, Nico and a 1st rounder would give us a solid WR room. Bring in a motivate Tunsil, maybe draft a RB in round 2 and perhaps another lineman in the 1st and we are really on solid footing. 

Jameson Williams please

[ET80]

1 hour ago, PAtexansFAN_99 said:

Jameson Williams please

I prefer Treylon Burkes - mismatch nightmare with his size and speed, I see a Mike Evans type.

Williams was a guy who relied on quickness, and an ACL tear really slows that down. Sure, he’ll be able to play - but his killer quickness and ability to create space in his routes is going to be hampered. 

I like Williams, but not enough to risk it in the top 15.

[Marco79]

11 hours ago, ET80 said:

Rapaport says just under $20mm *per year* so it’s close to a $40mm extension.

Wow I totally misread the initial report. I still feel good about the extension because they have tons of cap space and this won’t limit them in doing anything they were going to use it for still.

[ET80]

1 minute ago, Marco79 said:

Wow I totally misread the initial report. I still feel good about the extension because they have tons of cap space and this won’t limit them in doing anything they were going to use it for still.

It’s a very good deal, I’m very happy with it. Cooks doesn’t get the recognition of being a top 15-20 guy, he’s a steady contributor who thrives in all situations.

[ET80]

13 minutes ago, ET80 said:

It’s a very good deal, I’m very happy with it. Cooks doesn’t get the recognition of being a top 15-20 guy, he’s a steady contributor who thrives in all situations.

$36mm guaranteed - yeah, Cooks is a Texans’ player for the next three years with this sort of extension. The guaranteed money will make it near impossible to move him.

[LORK88]

He rarely misses games and has hit over 1,000 yards receiving in 6 of his 8 seasons. He's the model of consistency, is a leader on the team, and a great locker room guy. It's not a long extension which I think works for both sides. I will say I hope this does preclude the Texans from taking a WR this draft. Doesn't have to be round 1, but I think we need to load Mills up with options.