Sgt. Largent":3546259v said:
Apples and oranges if you're comparing Earl vs. Cooper's trade value. Different position, different age.
The most drastic comparison is Gordon vs. Cooper. The Brown only got a 5th rounder for Gordon. IMO the Cowboys way overpaid for Cooper, 1st is crazy.
Guess it goes to show you why some organizations stay on top (Patriots), and some never get it (Browns and Cowboys).
And they were lucky to get that. Gordon is one misstep away from a permanent ban by the NFL.
Cooper has no off the field issues that I know of. Dallas will get much more long term production out of Amari Cooper than Josh Gordon will provide for the Patriots.
All that said, a 1st was too much to give up for a mediocre WR with a concussion. I would think maybe a 2nd since it's a rookie contract with a 5th year option. That saves a lot of money.