Pharoh Cooper expected to be Rams' punt returner

[kurtfaulk]

I don't know about all that but he definitely won't be playing here next year for 10 million dollars.

Yeah, it will be $8m with $5m guaranteed.

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[Soul Surfer]

Yeah, it will be $8m with $5m guaranteed.

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Poor Tavon is going to have to take a pay cut, huh?

I hope he can handle it psychologically with all that he is going through.

I wouldn't want him to get his feelings hurt.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Poor Tavon is going to have to take a pay cut, huh?

I hope he can handle it psychologically with all that he is going through.

I wouldn't want him to get his feelings hurt.

actually that's the contract he signed. why would his feelings be hurt?

i swear you would think some of the posters here are paying him with their own money the butthurt they continually spew about his salary.

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[Soul Surfer]

they continually spew about his salary.

I would be fine with paying him 8 or 10 or whatever if he produced and earned it.

The reason he makes that money is ultimately because of the fans
So the fans are allowed to speak their mind.

And Tavon shouldn't have any complaints, the guy has a horseshoe up his ass.

He signed a big contract despite not a lot of production.

His fumble(s) definitely contributed to the loss to the Seahawks.
The last couple years before that it was dropping easy passes.

I don't subscribe to the feel-good Fisher Country Club, let's give the guy a big contract for nothing philosophy.

I do subscribe to the McVay "produce or hit the road" philosophy that he showed with Mo Alexander.

 

[kurtfaulk]

I do subscribe to the McVay "produce or hit the road" philosophy that he showed with Mo Alexander.

we'll see if you get your wish in the off-season.

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[Soul Surfer]

we'll see if you get your wish in the off-season.

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Actually, my wish is that he'll stop fumbling and start consistently producing.

The ultimate way to shut up a critic is to produce commiserate with your salary.

 

[bubbaramfan]

I 2nd Malcom Brown. P Cooper has the same habit as Austin in bobbling punts, just not as bad.

 

[pmil66]

Thomas may be another to return punts or kickoffs.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I 2nd Malcom Brown. P Cooper has the same habit as Austin in bobbling punts, just not as bad.

Where you getting this on Cooper?

His one fumble this year was during the return after he cleanly caught the ball.

 

[SteezyEndo]

P Cooper has the same habit as Austin in bobbling punts

 

[Soul Surfer]

I'm pretty sure the reason they are going with Cooper is because he DOESN'T fumble the catch.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Thomas may be another to return punts or kickoffs.

I agree. He looks like a better kick returner than Cooper. Hope they give him a go.

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[Soul Surfer]

He, (Thomas) looks like a better kick returner then Cooper.

With Thomas I think it's more about speed and with Pharoh I think it's more about elusiveness.

 

[jrry32]

I feel for Tavon. He's the embodiment of "We not me," but we just can't leave him out there with the way he's playing. He has the yips.

 

[Leuzer]

Realistically, Cooper, Reynolds, or Thomas (or just about anyone else) are all better candidates than Austin. With all the talented receivers we have now, I think the pressure of being able to contribute with his limited opportunities in McVay's system has got to his head.

 

[UKram]

"I know my situation," Austin said after Wednesday's practice. "I really believe I’m the best punt returner in the league; just gotta get rid of a couple problems I’m dealing with right now. But it’s going to be what it’s going to be. I’d rather come off than hurt this team.

Those are called hands Tavon ... try using them

 

[Rmfnlt]

He signed a big contract despite not a lot of production.

I don't subscribe to the feel-good Fisher Country Club, let's give the guy a big contract for nothing philosophy.

I never like it when a player is handed a big contract without having proven he's worth it. Then, continues to not live up to it because it was over-valued to begin with.

But... I also have to look at the player. There's a short shelf life to being in the NFL. What are these guy's to do? Say "gee, thanks for that over-valued contract... I know I didn't earn it... so can we reduce it to something more reasonable?"

Best example I can think of is Bradford. Severely over-paid for production and reliability. Most everyone brought up the contract when he played poorly or got hurt.

I said it then... I'll say it now... if you were put in that situation (your employer came up to you and gave you a salary and bonus that you knew wasn't in-line), would you tell them to reduce it? Of course not.

When these things happen, it's on management. They're the ones that decided to pay a player a salary that is not commensurate with their production. They are paying these guys on potential... risky business if you ask me.

Say what you want about NE... but they never over -pay and, if a player demands more than they're willing to shell out? They let them go and find someone else at a price they're willing to pay.

 

[LACHAMP46]

oh lord....why do I have this feeling that this is a lateral move?

Pharoh has shaky hands too...not a natural catcher of the ball....IMO

 

[SteezyEndo]

oh lord....why do I have this feeling that this is a lateral move?

Pharoh has shaky hands too...not a natural catcher of the ball....IMO

His hands are more reliable than TA. He just needs to make smarter decisions after the catch like securing the ball better if your going to plow full speed into the defenders.

 

[Soul Surfer]

oh lord....why do I have this feeling that this is a lateral move?

Pharoh has shaky hands too...not a natural catcher of the ball....IMO

Pharoh IS a natural catcher, IMO.
He looks very comfortable to me.