The Buffalo Bills face a pivotal offseason decision regarding Amari Cooper's future with the team. Following the signing of Khalil Shakir to a contract extension, Cooper's chances of staying have diminished, though not completely vanished. Analyst Matt Okada suggests that Cooper's performance, which saw him tally 547 yards and four touchdowns across 14 games last season, was underwhelming post-trade deadline with the Bills. However, with a history of reaching 1,000 yards seven times in his career, there's potential for Cooper to bounce back. Okada recommends that Cooper would thrive best as a No. 1A or 1B receiver with a top quarterback and has mentioned possible destinations including Denver, Houston, or a return to Buffalo to work with Josh Allen.

While Cooper could enhance the Bills' offensive potency, the franchise is likely to allocate their cap space differently, potentially opting for a rookie to take his place. This move could involve relying on second-year players like Keon Coleman and Shakir to fill the gap. The Bills' decision will ultimately weigh Cooper's past success against their current roster strategy and cap considerations.