Scored just a single touchdown in 2008 but still managed to finish in the top-10 at his position. Ranked third among tight ends with 111 targets, ahead of elite stalwarts Dallas Clark, Antonio Gates and Kellen Winslow. Cooley has not missed a game in his NFL career and is by far the most durable option among top-tier tight ends. Despite facing constant double-teams, he set career marks in receptions (83) and receiving yards (849) in 2008.
 

(’09 Proj: 85 rec., 900 yards, 7 touchdowns)   ~Stan Feldman
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Isn't a prolific No. 1 fantasy tight end, but solid. He posts consistent numbers and had at least six touchdowns in every NFL season except 2008 where he had one. Still had more yards and receptions then any year previous. He is a borderline top-5 option and mid-round pick for fantasy teams.

('09 Proj:  85 rec, 1,010 yds, 7 touchdowns)   ~Dave Fosdick
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Though he set new highs in receptions and yards, Cooley owners had to have been disappointed by the lack of touchdowns the big guy produced (one).  However, his lack of scoring can probably be attributed at least partly to the fact that Santana Moss played all 16 games for just the second time in his eight year career, a situation that seems unlikely to repeat itself.  Cooley's touchdown numbers should rebound next year and he'll be one of the top five TE's taken off the draft board.
 

('09 proj: 81 rec, 895 yards, 5 touchdowns)   ~Frank Mazzola
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You can copy and paste my thoughts on Owen Daniels last week. Cooley and Daniels are at the top of my second-tier of tight ends, but that tier is full of guys that will produce roughly the same amount of points for your team. Cooley did only have one touchdown last year, but I think that was simply numbers deviating as they sometimes do. He should get his usual 6-8 touchdowns this year.

(’09 Proj: 75 rec, 785 yds, 7 touchdowns)   ~Jon Rascon
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Very dependable, #1 fantasy TE option. He is a big part of the Redskin playbook and was second in the NFL in receptions (83) by a tight end.  Be careful not to overrate him as he managed just one TD last season.
 

('09 Proj: 78 rec, 810 yds, 5 touchdowns)   ~Steve Cavanagh
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Steve's thoughts above outline why I believe he'll be underrated in 2009.  Pay no attention to Cooley's paltry number of endzone celebrations last year.  When it comes to TE's, my primary focus is on number of targets and receptions.  The touchdowns at this position fluctuate as much as your 401K.  All you need to know about Cooley is that he isn't overshadowed by any other receiving option on his team. 

('09 Proj:  87 rec, 780 yds, 8 touchdowns)   ~Rick Perkins