{"id":79871,"date":"2020-01-23T21:26:18","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T02:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=79871"},"modified":"2020-01-23T21:29:50","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T02:29:50","slug":"amari-cooper-free-agent-team-fits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/01\/23\/amari-cooper-free-agent-team-fits\/","title":{"rendered":"Amari Cooper Free Agent Team Fits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2019 season is all but over, which means it\u2019s time to turn the page to 2020. Free agency is one of the most important parts of the team-building process, as organizations around the league try to swoop up the best of the best. There are several big-name wide receivers scheduled to hit the market, but arguably none bigger than Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong>. Scheduled to hit the open market for the first time in his career, Cooper should break the bank and have plenty of suitors.<\/p>\n

2020 NFL Free Agency: Amari Cooper Team Fits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dallas Cowboys<\/h3>\n

At the end of the day, Amari Cooper will probably return to Dallas on a big-money deal. Cooper has been arguably the most important non-quarterback on the Cowboys ever since he arrived. During his 47 career games with the Cowboys, Cooper has recorded 132 receptions for 1,914 yards and 14 touchdowns. He\u2019s one of the best route runners in the league and has a tested and reliable chemistry with Dak Prescott<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not to say that there hasn’t been drama between Cooper and the Cowboys. Back in Week 17, Cooper remained on the sideline<\/a> for what could have been the game-tying drive against the Philadelphia Eagles. Had the Cowboys won this game, they would have won the NFC East and earned a home playoff game. However, the coaching staff felt that Tavon Austin<\/a> <\/strong>gave the team a better chance to win. All that said, the Cowboys are reportedly planning on moving on from Byron Jones<\/a><\/strong>, which implies they\u2019re getting ready to hand out a big contract to Cooper and\/or Prescott.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Eagles<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s hard to think of a team that needs more help at wide receiver than the Philadelphia Eagles. DeSean Jackson<\/a><\/strong> is still a good player when healthy, but Alshon Jeffery<\/a><\/strong> took a major step back in 2019. Nelson Agholor<\/a><\/strong> is a free agent and probably won\u2019t return while rookie J.J. Arcega-Whiteside<\/strong> looked terrible<\/a> when on the field. Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> proved in 2017 that he can play at an MVP level, but he can\u2019t do it all on his own. The Eagles don\u2019t have much cap space, but Howie Roseman<\/strong> is better than anyone at manipulating salary. If he wants Cooper, he\u2019ll find a way to get his contract on the books.<\/p>\n

Green Bay Packers<\/h3>\n

Aaron Rodgers<\/a><\/strong> needs more help than he used to. The two-time MVP is still a top-10 quarterback but he\u2019s capable of carrying an entire team like back in his heyday. Davante Adams<\/a><\/strong> is a stud, but the Packers don\u2019t have any other good receivers of note. Geronimo Allison<\/a> <\/strong>and Marquez Valdes-Scantling<\/a><\/strong> both had bad seasons, and Allen Lazard<\/a><\/strong> didn\u2019t do enough to earn a starting spot in 2020. The Packers historically don\u2019t spend in free agency, but that philosophy appears to be changing with Brian Gutekunst<\/strong> calling the shot. Za’Darius Smith<\/strong><\/a> and Preston Smith<\/a><\/strong> were two of 2019\u2019s best free agent signings. With Aaron Rodgers near the end of the road, the Packers will probably go all-in once again for a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n

New England Patriots<\/h3>\n

Just like Rodgers, Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> isn\u2019t quite the same player he once was. When factoring in tight ends, New England might have had the worst all-around collection of pass-catchers in the league last year. The Patriots desperately need someone capable of winning on the outside, as their top five receivers are all at their best in the slot. Cooper\u2019s ability to gain separation and win all over the field is exactly what New England needs to pull off one last Super Bowl run.<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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