Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is big-time'

05-10-2014, 07:34 AM

I like cooks but i would liked 91st pick also saints had some good players they could have picked from to get a good player at 91 with that pick.

Rugby Saint II · 05-11-2014, 03:56 PM

He is growing on me more minute by minute.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 05-11-2014, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by hennr

I like cooks but i would liked 91st pick also saints had some good players they could have picked from to get a good player at 91 with that pick.

I see this argument a lot. I simply do not think that it is as universal as people seem to make it.

A team that's in the playoffs on a regular basis, and in the NFC final 4 last season doesn't have so many holes that stockpiling players is the primary goal of the draft.

Cooks has all of the makings of taking the lid off the offense. He has the potential to be transformative in a very short amount of time. He fills the roles that Henderson and Sproles have played over the last 3 years or so.

Both Payton and Loomis made it clear this was the guy that they wanted. It's not difficult to see how he's going to draw fire away from the rest of the playmakers on the Saints offense opening up a ton of opportunities for Colston, Stills, JG, and the running backs.

It was clear Cooks wasn't going to be available at 27. At this point Payton having the guy he wanted who is by all accounts an exceptional talent and worker is worth exponentially more than having two very good players that don't exactly fit the need and with both not likely making the field for significant impact.

SFIAH

Mr.Riaton · 05-23-2014, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He is growing on me more minute by minute.

Thats what she said...

SaintLeonard · 05-23-2014, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

I see this argument a lot. I simply do not think that it is as universal as people seem to make it.

A team that's in the playoffs on a regular basis, and in the NFC final 4 last season doesn't have so many holes that stockpiling players is the primary goal of the draft.

Cooks has all of the makings of taking the lid off the offense. He has the potential to be transformative in a very short amount of time. He fills the roles that Henderson and Sproles have played over the last 3 years or so.

Both Payton and Loomis made it clear this was the guy that they wanted. It's not difficult to see how he's going to draw fire away from the rest of the playmakers on the Saints offense opening up a ton of opportunities for Colston, Stills, JG, and the running backs.

It was clear Cooks wasn't going to be available at 27. At this point Payton having the guy he wanted who is by all accounts an exceptional talent and worker is worth exponentially more than having two very good players that don't exactly fit the need and with both not likely making the field for significant impact.

SFIAH

I agree with this. I'm trying not to sound like a homer here, but our team just doesn't have very many wholes right now. We can afford to give up a 3rd round pick in favor of somebody who could potentially put our offense over the top.

NonieT · 05-23-2014, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

i want to see what happens when he get laid out by an NFL LB. i love the kid but that worries me. can he handle the pounding.

They're gonna have to catch him first.

hagan714 · 05-23-2014, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Sorry bro, I'm going to call people out on this one because I'm not understanding the rhyme or reason.. Please splain it to me?

Are you just listening to scouts?

Brandin Cooks 5'10" 185 lbs

DeSean Jackson 5'10" 175lbs!
Wes Welker 5'9" 185 lbs
Danny Amendola 5'11" 188lbs

I can keep going.....

call me out. i understand the pick and accept the pick.

I am not going to ignore the risk with the pick. tall WR have their risks as do shorter WR.

If he turns out to be a healthy work horse like Darrin then you have the home run. till then i am not going to be burring my head in the sand.

Seer1 · 05-23-2014, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Thats what she said...

Huh uh!

TheOak · 05-25-2014, 05:50 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

tall WR have their risks as do shorter WR.

So what your saying is that the NFL is dangerous and all players run the risk of injury regardless of size? And it might be silly to think that little 5'10" 189lb Brandin Cooks could stay as healthy as big ole 6'6" 265 lb Rob Gronkowski or 6' 225 LB Chris Ivory?

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05-11-2014, 04:02 PM	#13
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,647	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is big-time' Originally Posted by hennr I like cooks but i would liked 91st pick also saints had some good players they could have picked from to get a good player at 91 with that pick. I see this argument a lot. I simply do not think that it is as universal as people seem to make it. A team that's in the playoffs on a regular basis, and in the NFC final 4 last season doesn't have so many holes that stockpiling players is the primary goal of the draft. Cooks has all of the makings of taking the lid off the offense. He has the potential to be transformative in a very short amount of time. He fills the roles that Henderson and Sproles have played over the last 3 years or so. Both Payton and Loomis made it clear this was the guy that they wanted. It's not difficult to see how he's going to draw fire away from the rest of the playmakers on the Saints offense opening up a ton of opportunities for Colston, Stills, JG, and the running backs. It was clear Cooks wasn't going to be available at 27. At this point Payton having the guy he wanted who is by all accounts an exceptional talent and worker is worth exponentially more than having two very good players that don't exactly fit the need and with both not likely making the field for significant impact. SFIAH
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05-23-2014, 02:06 PM	#14
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,246	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is big-time' Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He is growing on me more minute by minute. Thats what she said...

05-23-2014, 05:51 PM	#15
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is big-time' Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL I see this argument a lot. I simply do not think that it is as universal as people seem to make it. A team that's in the playoffs on a regular basis, and in the NFC final 4 last season doesn't have so many holes that stockpiling players is the primary goal of the draft. Cooks has all of the makings of taking the lid off the offense. He has the potential to be transformative in a very short amount of time. He fills the roles that Henderson and Sproles have played over the last 3 years or so. Both Payton and Loomis made it clear this was the guy that they wanted. It's not difficult to see how he's going to draw fire away from the rest of the playmakers on the Saints offense opening up a ton of opportunities for Colston, Stills, JG, and the running backs. It was clear Cooks wasn't going to be available at 27. At this point Payton having the guy he wanted who is by all accounts an exceptional talent and worker is worth exponentially more than having two very good players that don't exactly fit the need and with both not likely making the field for significant impact. SFIAH I agree with this. I'm trying not to sound like a homer here, but our team just doesn't have very many wholes right now. We can afford to give up a 3rd round pick in favor of somebody who could potentially put our offense over the top.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is bi... Originally Posted by TheOak Sorry bro, I'm going to call people out on this one because I'm not understanding the rhyme or reason.. Please splain it to me? Are you just listening to scouts? Brandin Cooks 5'10" 185 lbs DeSean Jackson 5'10" 175lbs! Wes Welker 5'9" 185 lbs Danny Amendola 5'11" 188lbs I can keep going..... call me out. i understand the pick and accept the pick. I am not going to ignore the risk with the pick. tall WR have their risks as do shorter WR. If he turns out to be a healthy work horse like Darrin then you have the home run. till then i am not going to be burring my head in the sand.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is big-time' Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Thats what she said... Huh uh!

05-25-2014, 05:50 AM	#19
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Oregon State coach Mike Riley on New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks: 'He is bi... Originally Posted by hagan714 tall WR have their risks as do shorter WR. So what your saying is that the NFL is dangerous and all players run the risk of injury regardless of size? And it might be silly to think that little 5'10" 189lb Brandin Cooks could stay as healthy as big ole 6'6" 265 lb Rob Gronkowski or 6' 225 LB Chris Ivory?

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