Bills General Manager Defends Amari Cooper Trade
Buffalo Bills General Manager brandon Beane defended the team’s decision to trade for wide receiver Amari Cooper despite a relatively quiet performance during his time with the team.
The Bills acquired Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade that sent a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick to Dallas, along with receiving a 2025 sixth-round pick.In 11 games played for Buffalo,including three playoff games,Cooper recorded 26 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns.Though not statistically explosive, Beane emphasized Cooper’s contribution to the overall offensive success.
Beane cited Cooper’s wrist injury, which was more severe than publicly known and even recommended surgery by one doctor, as a factor affecting his performance.
“I think he did a great job of learning our offense … He suffered the wrist injury, obviously, banged his back and missed some games but fought through it,” Beane said.
Beane highlighted that the Bills averaged seven more points per game when Cooper played compared to when he didn’t. The Bills finished the season ranked second in the league in total scoring,averaging over 30 points per game.
“I do think Amari helped our offense … Adding him was not going to get away from that [offensive philosophy]… does that take a little pressure off of [other offensive players]? So, I do not regret the move,” Beane stated.
Cooper is set to become a free agent in March.
**Q: What factors did Brandon Beane consider when defending the Amari Cooper trade?**
Bills General Manager defends Amari Cooper Trade
Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon beane defended the team’s decision to trade for wide receiver Amari Cooper despite a relatively quiet performance during his time with the team.
The Bills acquired Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys in a trade that sent a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round pick to Dallas, along with receiving a 2025 sixth-round pick.In 11 games played for Buffalo,including three playoff games,Cooper recorded 26 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns.Though not statistically explosive, Beane emphasized Cooper’s contribution to the overall offensive success.
Beane cited Cooper’s wrist injury, which was more severe than publicly known and even recommended surgery by one doctor, as a factor affecting his performance.
“I think he did a great job of learning our offense … He suffered the wrist injury,obviously,banged his back and missed some games but fought through it,” Beane said.
Beane highlighted that the Bills averaged seven more points per game when Cooper played compared to when he didn’t. The Bills finished the season ranked second in the league in total scoring,averaging over 30 points per game.
“I do think Amari helped our offense … Adding him was not going to get away from that [offensive philosophy]…does that take a little pressure off of [other offensive players]? So, I do not regret the move,” Beane stated.
Cooper is set to become a free agent in March.
Q&A
**Q: Why did the Bills trade for Amari Cooper if he didn’t have a statistically impressive season?**
**A:** While Cooper’s numbers may not have jumped off the page, General Manager Brandon Beane highlighted his overall contribution to the offense. Beane pointed out that the Bills averaged seven more points per game when Cooper played.
**Q: Was Cooper’s performance impacted by injuries?**
**A:** Yes, Beane revealed that Cooper played through a more serious wrist injury than was publicly known, which even required consideration for surgery.
**Q: What’s next for Amari Cooper?**
**A:** Cooper will be a free agent in March and his future with the Bills remains uncertain.
Ultimately, the success of the Amari Cooper trade will be judged by the long-term impact on the Bills’ offense and their pursuit of a championship.
