Most considered 2006 a disappointing season for Cooley, but his numbers in the end weren't too bad. His receptions were down (57) but he finished with 734-receiving yards and six touchdowns. Cooley probably didn't live up to expectations, but poor quarterback play didn't help his stats. He should improve with Jason Campbell starting from day one. He can push the ball downfield and will get Cooley involved in the offense. Cooley might be the most reliable target in the Redskins passing attack. Cooley isn't a huge tight end, but he has pretty good size and runs well for his size. And he has plus hands, catching nearly everything thrown his way.
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An improvement on last season seems in order for Cooley. He seems ready for that breakout season. But his usual numbers of 700-receiving yards and six touchdowns aren't too bad, so even if he stays with that, Cooley is an above-average No. 1 tight end.
May 2 2008 06:17PM
Jason La Confora, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley worked out with the first team offense in some 11 on 11 drills Friday, May 2.
Apr 27 2008 04:18AM
The Associated Press reports the Washington Redskins did not need a tight end during the NFL Draft due to having Pro Bowl TE Chris Cooley on roster already, but they stuck with the best player available strategy and came away with TE Fred Davis in the second round. The team had a first-round grade on him. Head coach Jim Zorn is excited about the options two tight ends present and does not see Davis as a backup to Cooley. He sees him as one-half of a tandem.
Feb 14 2008 03:21PM
FOXSports.com reports the Washington Redskins received some salary cap relief Thursday, Feb. 14, by restructuring TE Chris Cooley's contract. The Redskins converted an $11 million roster bonus Cooley was scheduled to receive into guaranteed money. The move could lower Cooley's 2008 cap number from a team-high $12.2 million to $4.4 million.
Jan 23 2008 04:40PM
The Associated press reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley will wear No. 21 instead of his usual No. 47 for the Pro Bowl in honor of deceased teammate Sean Taylor.
Dec 18 2007 05:09PM
NFL.com reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley has been selected to the 2008 Pro Bowl.
Dec 7 2007 07:13PM
Ryan O'Halloran, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Redskins TE Chris Cooley (shin) was injured during the team's Week 14 game but did return.
