Cooper Kupp leaving the Rams. Want him?

[machine gun kelly]

No thanks on Kupp.  He’s been declining and is nothing more than a slot guy now.  I’m on the Garrett train with a draft of a speedy WR in the draft.

[Kelly to Allen]

I don't mind him for a middle round day 3 pick. But we would still need a field stretching wr. 

Edited 7 hours ago by Kelly to Allen

[Freddie's Dead]

***** yes.  GIT 'R' DUN!!!!

[tigerthelion]

Not really.  On the downside of his career. Alway hurt.  Production on a steady decline.  He's not an outside guy.  Salary is way too high. 

[Alphadawg7]

7 hours ago, Bill from NYC said:

You raise good points. My question is: Do you think that we have a better receiver on our current roster?

 

That is a fair question, and I would say probably not individual to individual, but based on where Kupp is at this point in his career and where Shakir is, I would say Shakir is at least pretty close and wouldn't surprise me if Shakir proves to be better than Kupp this year just based on Kupps age and injury history.  But, collectively as a group, this unit can do most of everything Kupp would bring to the table at a high level an they showed that this year as I mentioned before, the 2024 Bills offense was historically good, set numerous records both as a team and individuals. 

 

So for me the question becomes would adding more redundancy to what they do well really take that and elevate that next year even if that individual does it a little better than our guys here?  I mean we are asking the 16th greatest offense in NFL history to be better next year.  A team that set numerous team and individual offensive NFL records this season.  For me, the only way that feels realistic to be better next year is to bring someone in that excels at where this group is less effective at, which is obviously more of an outside deep threat.  

 

I am not sure what their intent is with Cooper, I personally wouldn't resign him unless its a very team friendly deal.  There is just this edge or gear I feel like is missing with him, that "dawg" that needs to come out in big moments, not to mention his age just ups injury risk.  Now I won't be pissed if we resign Cooper, and if we do then I still think they need to draft a rookie then that is a take the top off kind of player because Cooper isn't really that kind of player even though his a legit outside WR.  

[Mango]

3 hours ago, vtnatefootball11 said:

 

No freaking way you get Higgins for $20million, he's gonna be close to $30 million per.  Trading a 4th or 5th for Kupp and renegotiating his contract to get him in the $10mil range for the next two years with maybe $15mil of the 20 total guaranteed would be a huge win for us. Kupp is only guaranteed $5mil this year and none in 2026 so he may be willing to to do something like that for a contender. Even at 32, would be the best WR on our team by far and is a team first guy, it's a no brainer if compensation is minimal and he's willing to play ball on the contact. 

I know the math checks out as $20M < $29M but $29M feels cheaper because $20M for Cooper Kupp isn’t great value. 
 

A bit of a typo from me above, I don’t want multiple dead years of decent money to make Kupp work. 

I don’t think a real contender traded for him. 

[Fan boy '92]

19 hours ago, Sojourner said:

 

20m?!?

 

No thanks. 

31 ?!?

 

No thanks.

 

The picture in Bills gear is awesome though.

Edited 6 hours ago by Fan boy '92

[Mango]

4 hours ago, The Jokeman said:

Jeremy Fowler is predicting that Higgins could be up to $30 million per season, https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news?playerNewsId=00000194-cd78-da9f-a794-cf7aa9440000

I think TH at $30M is still way better value than $20M for Kupp.  

[Low Positive]

33 minutes ago, Mango said:

I think TH at $30M is still way better value than $20M for Kupp.  

Tee HIggins has missed 5 games over each of the past two seasons. That gives me pause on handing him 30 million. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

F*** no!  I'm holding out for a hero.  Zach Ertz. 🤨
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And I say again, guddam you, Merrill Reese. 🤬

[MrEpsYtown]

I do think it is significant that the Bills, allegedly, tried to get him at the deadline. That does imply that they like him and also implies that they feel he can co-exist with Shakir and others in their offense. It also implies that they can handle the money on the deal. He was like a 55 percent slot player this year, so if they want to continue with the everybody eats mentality, quick routes and mesh plays, he’s a great fit.