Cooper Kupp's Seahawks Debut: Production Drop, Contract Concerns

0:00On March 29, Cooper Cup's legacy as one of the top wide receivers is solid, with insane stats, playoff aerobics, and two rings from his Rams days. But now, at 32 with the Seahawks, his production dipped hard last season to just 593 yards and two touchdowns on. Forty-seven catches, even though he missed only one game. That's his lowest output since his rookie year. Sparking talk about whether his big contract fits anymore. The shift comes from younger stars stealing the spotlight, like Jackson, Smith, and Jigba, who lock down the top target role right away. Cup got pushed to that secondary spot, but even there, he saw fewer chances than most number two's league wide. Still, he stepped up big in the playoffs in Super Bowl, showing that veteran clutch factor. Folks are buzzing because his deal hits 35.5 million over the next two years, which feels steep for a guy, targeted just 4.4 times per game last year. Analysts point out it's not a bad season for his age, but with the offense evolving that

1:03Payday raises eyebrows among fans and insiders. Now Rashid Shaheed's back, primed to explode downfield, and bumped Cup to number three on the Defchard. The Seahawks handed him that cash, expecting more last offseason, before these rookies blew up. So decisions loom on if they rework it, or ride with him. Beyond the numbers, Cup's leadership and intangibles keep him vital in that locker room, something you can buy. Keep eyes on Seattle's receiver room this preseason. It could reshape their whole attack.