Lousaka Polite for Chris Cooley*?

by DolfanVince86 on Sep 2, 2011 2:08 PM EDT

We are extremely close to the final 53 man roster for the Dolphins. Now is the time that we will be looking to make moves on players that have been cut from other teams. The front office will also be looking to determine which of their players might be "trade bait".

For the first time that I can remember, the Dolphins have a few expendable pieces that could garner trade value. We actually have an excess of talent in a few areas. Cornerback. Defensive line. Wide Receiver. And maybe even fullback.

I propose a trade of Lousaka Polite for Chris Cooley*, in some capacity. I think that this would be a great move for both teams for a variety of reasons:

Mike Shanahan is famous for fielding a physical, run-first offense. In a year where Rex Grossman and John Beck are the choices for quarterback, they will be relying almost solely on their running game.
The Redskins do not have a talented offense. Tim Hightower will be their "featured" runningback. Their fullback, at the present moment, is a linebacker.
The Dolphins will not be relying on a fullback nearly as much as they have in recent years.
The Dolphins have a young "h-back" in Charles Clay and Lex Hilliard can play fullback.
If necessary, Anthony Fasano can line up as a fullback, with Chris Cooley lining up in the traditional tight end spot.

*Due to the premium put on a tight end like Chris Cooley, the Redskins might not be too keen on trading him for a player at a position that is quickly becoming obsolete. However, the Dolphins could sweeten the deal in a variety of ways. Adding a mid-round draft pick or a player like Philip Merling are just two of the ways that the Dolphins could ensure that Chris Cooley opens the season in aqua & orange.

ON A SIDE NOTE...

If the Redskins aren't willing to part ways with Chris Cooley, I still see them as being a top destination for Lousaka Polite if the Dolphins determine that he is not part of their 2011 plans. Fred Davis is a nice alternative. He's a young, explosive athlete and he could fill the spot of an athletic, pass-catching tight end. Either way, it would be a mistake to let Polite go without gaining some value in return.

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I like that idea a lot, I just dont think Washington would go for it.

by travbing on Sep 2, 2011 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

Well

If it’s not going to be Chris Cooley I think Fred Davis would be a fantastic pickup.

by DolfanVince86 on Sep 2, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

In general I do like the idea...

Fasano is not a reliable passing TE, but a pretty solid blocker. Cooley would def bring a new element to are offense. Even Davis would be a nice pickup as well.

by Dolphins101 on Sep 2, 2011 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

I would take either one as well

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by Foy on Sep 2, 2011 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

I'd do it. I just don't think Shanahan will, at least not for Polite.

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by TheFinReaper on Sep 2, 2011 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Like the idea

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by Kdog92 on Sep 2, 2011 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

Don't think they would do it since Cooley is a pro bowler

But Fred Davis is someone who I think would be a great pickup. I think they would look more towards Merling though, since they want to bolster up their 3-4 DE spot.

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by Va FinFan on Sep 2, 2011 4:29 PM EDT reply actions

You really think the Redskins would accept that deal?

Really?

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by Finhead83 on Sep 2, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

lol

well, no. but like i said in the post, the dolphins could offer a draft pick or another player. or, if the redskins didn’t want to trade chris cooley, fred davis would actually make a great number two tight end.

by DolfanVince86 on Sep 2, 2011 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

So would Clay

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by PotM on Sep 2, 2011 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

If you tell the Redskins that we’ll trade them Lousaka Polite for Chris Cooley and throw in Phillip Merling they won’t go for it.

But if you tell them you’ll trade the Phillip Merling for Chris Cooley and throw in Lousaka Polite they just might bite…

see what i did there, i fixed it for you.

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by PhinsAllDay on Sep 2, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

Lou is a secret weapon for the fins.

I know he hasn’t been used much in the preseason, but he will be a factor this year. With play makers like Bush, Marshall, Bess and Thomas, Lou would be great to come in a pound in a few yards, and block on special packages. I understand the team’s direction in going for speed and as now Lou seems like the odd man out. But, look what Daboll did with Hillis. Lou is going to be a phin, and going to have a huge year.

by thanksboo on Sep 2, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

Lou is not Hillis

I like lou but we need a tight end that can catch the ball! if we could find a david martin type that would help. He was basically a HUGE wr and made plays but he got hurt alot

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by sparker2513 on Sep 3, 2011 7:39 AM EDT reply actions