CLEVELAND, Ohio – In memory of the former New York sports columnist Jimmy Cannon, here is my latest version of “Nobody Asked Me, But … ” I also think about great Plain Dealer sportswriters Hal Lebovitz and Chuck Heaton (two of my favorites) when writing these notes columns.
In the last two years, Cooper has piled up 1,160 yards and 1,250 yards receiving. He did that catching passes from the following QBs: Jacoby Brissett, Deshaun Watson, P.J. Walker, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Joe Flacco.
It’s not been an easy road for Cooper because of all the changes. Yet he is the best receiver … by far … the Browns have had since they returned in 1999.
I’m fired up on this topic of possibly losing Cooper. He’s 29. Yes, he missed two games last year, but he’s still durable.
We have seen a few divas as Browns receivers over the years. Cooper is like Nick Chubb, revered by coaches and teammates. I was told the Browns may not even have to rework his contract for salary cap purposes. If needed, they will.
They estimate a top receiver will go for $35 million annually in free agency. Cooper is very reasonable in that kind of market.
His son, Brian Callahan, is the new head coach. Callahan is under contract with Cleveland for 2024. Why not ask for a draft choice in return? Yes, that’s business. But it’s also family.
Callahan was one of the first coaches to join Kevin Stefanski’s staff in 2020. He’s 67.
He’s one of the most respected people with the Browns. GM Andrew Berry knew there are times when you treat people as people, good will is in order – especially in a family situation like this.
the Browns quickly interviewed Andy Dickerson for their opening as an offensive coordinator.
He was an offensive line coach with Seattle. It was partly due to the Browns believing Brian Callahan would become a head coach somewhere, and they could lose Bill Callahan. That’s what happened.
The Browns would love to hire Dickerson, but he’s being targeted by New England and other teams to be an offensive line coach.
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