Even though Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper hasn’t made the kind of impact expected of him after being acquired before the NFL trade deadline, there’s still hope that he can make a breakthrough in the playoffs .

Cooper has been the epitome of a consistent star throughout his career. This season he is having a big down year.

Some believe age is starting to catch up with him, while others think he just needed some time to get used to it after the trade. Either way, the Bills desperately need him to clear things up and become a key producer on offense.

Ahead of today’s wild card matchup against the Denver Broncos, Cooper shared a bold message. It’s clear how blessed he feels to be playing for a Super Bowl contender in Buffalo.

“I feel good. I’ve always wanted to be on a team like this,” Cooper said. “Because we’ve been in the league for a long time, some guys are lucky enough to play on great teams every year, teams that make it deep into the playoffs, but that’s pretty rare.”

He is 100 percent right. Many players don’t realize how many other players in the league don’t have a chance to compete for a championship.

Since being acquired by the Bills, Cooper has caught just 20 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in eight games. He has yet to boast the No. 1 wide receiver talent Buffalo was hoping for in superstar quarterback Josh Allen.

Still, there’s no better time than the playoffs to kick into high gear.

At 30 years old, Cooper probably still has a lot of gas left in the tank. He has always been a deep threat and was a consistent 1,000-yard rusher in seasons when he was healthy.

Hopefully his body feels good and rested after missing the regular season finale. Buffalo desperately needs him to come out and make a big impact in the postseason.

It will be interesting to see what kind of game he can give the Bills today. He’s obviously looking forward to playing in the playoffs, but now he has to prove he can make an impact.