The Dallas Cowboys have finally acknowledged their mistake in trading for wide receiver Brandin Cooks, a move that many experts and fans considered a misstep from the start.
Cooks, who was acquired from the Houston Texans in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick, has struggled to make an impact with the Cowboys. Despite being touted as a potential No. 1 receiver, Cooks has managed just 23 receptions for 269 yards and one touchdown in seven games.
_Admitting Defeat_
In a recent interview, Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones admitted that the team’s trade for Cooks hasn’t worked out as planned. “We thought we were getting a guy who could be a difference-maker for us, but it just hasn’t happened,” Jones said. “We’re not getting the production we thought we would, and it’s been a disappointment.”
_What Went Wrong_
So, what went wrong with the Cooks trade? For starters, the Cowboys overpaid for a receiver who was already 30 years old and had a history of injuries. Additionally, Cooks’ playing style doesn’t mesh well with the Cowboys’ offense, which has struggled to find consistency this season.
_Moving Forward_
With the trade deadline looming, the Cowboys are likely to explore other options to bolster their receiving corps. Whether that means making another trade or signing a free agent, the team is clearly looking to upgrade its passing game. As for Cooks, it’s unclear what the future holds for him in Dallas. One thing is certain, however: the Cowboys’ trade for Cooks will go down as one of the biggest mistakes of the offseason.
