Eagles are using star rookie Darius Cooper in ways fans won’t believe

It was a whirlwind summer for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper. It’s one thing for an undrafted rookie from an FCS program like Tarleton State to receive a training camp invite from the reigning Super Bowl champions. It’s another for that player to emerge as a fan favorite, crush every opportunity, and earn a spot on the initial 53-man roster. Cooper was easily the Eagles’ most celebrated player on cut-down day. The 23-year-old balled out in Philly’s preseason opener with six receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown. After he made the roster, fans wondered if he could push No. 3 wide receiver Jahan Dotson in short order. Interestingly enough, Dotson saw a noticeable decrease in playing during Philly's Week 2 game at the Kansas City Chiefs. Cooper saw an uptick; per Pro Football Focus, he climbed from two offensive snaps in Week 1, to 12 in the Chiefs game. Fans will need to temper any excitement over Cooper’s pending breakout game, though. His usage against Kansas City was worthy of a double-ta