The Buffalo Bills haven’t gotten huge numbers from wide receiver Amari Cooper since he was acquired but he is making big plays.
That was evident in the team’s 30-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11.
Cooper only caught two passes but one was massive. It was a one-handed snag on the sideline which setup an eventual touchdown run from James Cook.
His catch caught attention from cameras after the game and the recently-added receiver made a comment about his new hometown that the people of Buffalo will love.
After the victory, Cooper commented on how playing for the Bills just feel different… in the most positive of ways.
“This is the first time, in a long time, I’ve felt joy from winning,” Cooper said. “Buffalo is a different kind of place.”
That’s some passion from the former fourth-overall draft pick of the Oakland Raiders, who has also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and not to mention: The University of Alabama in college.
After hearing the comment, even head coach Sean McDermott felt a type of uplifted way.
“That speaks to our culture and the environment we have here in Buffalo more than anything,” McDermott said via video conference.
Cooper is on an expiring contract at the end of the 2024 season after Buffalo landed him from Cleveland at the NFL trade deadline.
A contract renewal might be an option after his recent thoughts.
Cooper’s full reply can be found in the clip below:
Amari is enjoying his Buffalo experience. 😁@SnapDragonApple | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/bELBanprPe
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) November 18, 2024