Amari Cooper is self-reflective and analytical. He loves playing Chess ..
. maybe as much as he loves playing football. He is, some old-fashioned coaches might say, "Too smart for his own good.
'' So when the former Dallas Cowboys receiver claims to be completely unaware of the trade rumors that buzz around him? I've visited with him too many times, observed him too many times, praised and critiqued him too many times ...
to believe him. The Cleveland Browns play the Washington Commanders in Week 5, and with the Cowboys not playing until "Sunday Night Football'' in Pittsburgh , this outing is a Cowboys Nation draw. The Commanders are 3-1 and lead the NFC East, where Dallas is 2-2.
Meanwhile, through four games, the 1-3 Browns have struggled on offense, as they have yet to score over 20 points on offense. ..
. with the Amari Roller-Coaster very much involved. Coming off a career-high 1,250 receiving yards in 2023, receiver Cooper has been especially disappointing to start the season.
With just 148 receiving yards through four games, Cooper has been the subject of trade rumors in the final year of his contract. When asked about the rumors on Thursday, Cooper gave what some are portraying an a "candid response.'' "No, I'm not aware of it," Cooper said.
"Usually if I don't have a good game, I try to stay off of social media. That's one thing that I've learned, because I can be kind of sensitive about the way that I play, and just being on social media, there's nothing about hiding t.