I was excited to get Cooper at the time not realizing he was pretty much done (mentally more than physically I think). Brown is still in his prime. We’d see how quickly that everybody eats stuff would wash away if they ever had an alpha WR again.
He’ll play when he’s ready. Sometimes I think McD just says stuff like this to protect the player by tempering expectations. Especially, for a first round pick. If he comes out looking rough after an injury the pitchforks will be out for him which could hurt his confidence and development.
Hopefully the Bills boatrace them next week, as I’ll be in attendance. Obviously, not the sexiest matchup, but one of the few early season 1 PM home games. So…saints it is.