Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year

papz · 07-18-2014, 11:57 AM

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson was trying to be a voice of reason when describing the potential of rookie receiver Brandin Cooks.

Watson said there are too many variables when it comes to making any kind of NFL Rookie of the Year predictions -- things such as injuries, grasping the offense and adjusting to NFL defenses.

But like everyone else on the practice field when Cooks first showed up this summer, Watson couldn't help but be taken aback by what he saw from the 5-foot-10, 189-pound speedster out of Oregon State.

"When you see a guy catch a pass and you see his first two steps look like he's about to run a 40-yard dash, you know that the guy is quick and fast. And when you get the ball to him and he learns what to do, there might be problems [for opposing defenses]," Watson said. "And that's what we all saw from the first pass he caught.

"Everybody looked at each other like, 'Wow, this kid is definitely at a different speed.'"

Read more: New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks on fast track to Rookie of Year - ESPN

halloween 65 · 07-18-2014, 12:27 PM

As long as he's not hung out over the middle to often he should be exciting to watch. Man I hope he is worth a 1st and 3rd.

Rugby Saint II · 07-19-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

As long as he's not hung out over the middle to often he should be exciting to watch. Man I hope he is worth a 1st and 3rd.

I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too.

AsylumGuido · 07-19-2014, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too.

I feel the same way, Rugby. I see big things right away.

Danno · 07-19-2014, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I feel the same way, Rugby. I see big things right away.

I think its why we traded up for him. Rumors even stated we preferred him over Beckham.

QBREES9 · 07-18-2014, 12:51 PM

I think we all need to slow down on Mr Cooks. He hasn't even played a down in the NFL. Relax.

joker-saint · 07-18-2014, 01:54 PM

Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks.

AsylumGuido · 07-18-2014, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks.

Going to be tough covering Tanner when he is at home sitting on his couch.

The Dude · 07-18-2014, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by joker-saint

Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks.

Swap Tanner or Toon out with Morgan and I agree!

Seer1 · 07-18-2014, 02:15 PM

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07-18-2014, 11:57 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson was trying to be a voice of reason when describing the potential of rookie receiver Brandin Cooks. Watson said there are too many variables when it comes to making any kind of NFL Rookie of the Year predictions -- things such as injuries, grasping the offense and adjusting to NFL defenses. But like everyone else on the practice field when Cooks first showed up this summer, Watson couldn't help but be taken aback by what he saw from the 5-foot-10, 189-pound speedster out of Oregon State. "When you see a guy catch a pass and you see his first two steps look like he's about to run a 40-yard dash, you know that the guy is quick and fast. And when you get the ball to him and he learns what to do, there might be problems [for opposing defenses]," Watson said. "And that's what we all saw from the first pass he caught. "Everybody looked at each other like, 'Wow, this kid is definitely at a different speed.'" Read more: New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks on fast track to Rookie of Year - ESPN Attached Thumbnails
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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year As long as he's not hung out over the middle to often he should be exciting to watch. Man I hope he is worth a 1st and 3rd.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Originally Posted by halloween 65 As long as he's not hung out over the middle to often he should be exciting to watch. Man I hope he is worth a 1st and 3rd. I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too. Danno and AsylumGuido like this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too. I feel the same way, Rugby. I see big things right away. Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I can't shake the feeling that he is the perfect fit for both Sean as his coach and Drew as his QB. And he's pretty much just what the doctor ordered for the Saints too. Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I feel the same way, Rugby. I see big things right away. I think its why we traded up for him. Rumors even stated we preferred him over Beckham.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year I think we all need to slow down on Mr Cooks. He hasn't even played a down in the NFL. Relax. 73Saint, Seer1 and Beastmode like this.

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joker-saint 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 382 Blog Entries: 12	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Originally Posted by joker-saint Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks. Going to be tough covering Tanner when he is at home sitting on his couch. TheKillerBs, blackangold, K Major and 1 others like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints' Cooks on fast track to rookie of year Originally Posted by joker-saint Though he has not played a snap in the NFL yet, it says alot when veteran players are comparing him to a list of explosive players. Veterans have been around long enough to recognize talent when they see it, just look at vacarro. They were high on him when he was drafted too. All I can say is, good luck covering Colston, Stills, Graham, Toon, Tanner, and Cooks. Swap Tanner or Toon out with Morgan and I agree!
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