Dallas Cowboys: 5 reasons the Amari Cooper trade was a good move

Following the Dallas Cowboys trade with the Oakland Raiders for wide receiver Amari Cooper, here are five reasons it was a good move for America’s Team.

Following a loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday, the now 3-4 Dallas Cowboys decided to take drastic action in an attempt to save their season. On Monday, the Cowboys agreed in principle to trade their first round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for fourth-year wide receiver Amari Cooper.

Fans seem split about the move. Many believe the Cowboys overpaid for an inconsistent receiver. While others seem energized by the adding of a player like Cooper to the roster and how he could improve Dallas’ woeful passing offense. Here are five reasons we believe this trade was actually a good move for America’s Team.

1. Dak Prescott has no more excuses

Is Dak Prescott a franchise quarterback worthy of a long-term contract extension in 2019? Or is he simply a placeholder for a better, more accurate passer that has yet to be found? That’s the decision that plagues the Cowboys as Prescott is eligible to extend his contract for the first time next year.

Yet, his lackluster numbers and poor record this season surely have the Cowboys second guessing whether Prescott is their long-term solution under center or a stepping stone to another quarterback.

Before the trade for Amari Cooper, Prescott could claim the Cowboys did not provide him with adequate receivers to show he’s capable of being the franchise quarterback they need. With Cooper now on the roster, that can no longer be used as an excuse for his poor play.

The Cowboys went all-in on giving Prescott the best wide receiver they could trade for, sacrificing their 2019 first round selection in order to do so. If Dak is not able to improve the passing game in Dallas now, the Cowboys know they have the wrong person under center.