FRISCO – As is the case with any front office that makes any move, those involved would prefer to be proven right. That goes for the front office of the Dallas Cowboys, who in 2022 dumped Amari Cooper in a trade because they ultimately viewed him unworthy of being a $20 million APY “foundational piece” – you know, “shrinkage” and all of that .
And it goes for the front office of the Buffalo Bills, who have every reason to reflect on Sunday’s debut of Cooper as their lead receiver and to celebrate.
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In Buffalo’s 34-10 blowout victory over the Tennessee Titans, Cooper – who just days ago was dumped (again, this time by the Cleveland Browns) – caught four passes for 66 yards, including a touchdown pass from QB Josh Allen in the second half that sealed the deal on the outcome.
Cooper was acquired by Buffalo in a trade Tuesday with the Browns that sent a third-round pick back to Cleveland for the deal. Many have noted that the pick exchange makes Dallas look all the more foolish because the Cowboys only got a fifth-round pick in their deal with the Browns. What is ignored by critics in regard to that: When Dallas traded Amari to Cleveland, the Browns did the Cowboys a favor by taking on his bloated salary…