- Near The NFL Writer
- Published: July 15, 2016 at 2:22 p.m.
- Updated: July 15, 2016 at 04:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Bills are doubling down on their attempt to find themselves a true number one receiving option for quarterback Aaron Rodgers after 31-year old Jordy Nelson failed the team's physical earlier this afternoon.
Rex Ryan and company gave the go ahead for the team to send their first round pick in 2017 and 2018 along with wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to the Oakland Raiders for up-and-coming superstar Amari Cooper.
The 22-year old Alabama product was just as shocked as the rest of the sports world to hear of the news.
@AmariCooper9: Agent just told me it is real. I am sorry @RaiderNation, gotta represent for @BillsMafia now
Trading for Nelson and giving up a first round pick was a steep price to pay to try to win the championship in 2017. Now, spending an additional first rounder on Cooper may seem foolish at face value, but Cooper's speed, skill, and youth give the Bills, and most importantly Rodgers, a top-5 receiving option for the next 7-plus years.
"I could do without the drama," Rodgers said. "I really liked the Jordy move, but these things change. Amari is an absolute superstar in the making. My job is to help him become a champion too."
