Brandon Cooks made it on NFL "Making the leak" list #11!

Saintswrath · 07-03-2015, 12:19 PM

Why Cooks is on the list

Last year's offseason sensation has two things in his corner: warp speed and a plum opportunity.

Coach Sean Payton and a "rejuvenated" Drew Brees entered the season with visions of Cooks as an uncoverable chess piece -- a smaller, quicker, less volatile version of Percy Harvin. Cooks raced out to an electric start, stealing the show with 86 yards and a touchdown on an assortment of deep balls, swing passes, slants and end-arounds by halftime of his first NFL game.

After the season opener, the Saints' first-round pick appeared to be well on his way to an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign.

Limited to a Harvin-like role featuring jet sweeps, slip screens, and quick slants near the line of scrimmage, though, Cooks would spend the next six weeks averaging less than 9.0 yards per reception. He needed touches manufactured by the play-caller to make an impact.

The light appeared to flip on in Week 8 versus the Packers, as Payton made it a priority to expand Cooks' route tree.

"We just have to get him the ball more often," Payton told NBC's Cris Collinsworth leading up to the game. "I don't know exactly how, but we have to find a way. I feel like I'm slowing him down."

Buoyed by an increase in intermediate and deep routes, Cooks began living up to his immense potential. He burned Green Bay for 98 yards and a touchdown on seven touches and came back two weeks later with 90 yards and another score in a scintillating performance versus San Francisco.

Further Elaboration on the topic and Video highlights can be viewed at the link below.

Making the Leap, No. 11: Saints WR Brandin Cooks - NFL.com

View Poll Results: Do you think this year is a breakout year for Brando Cooks with Jimmy and Stills out of the way and
His numbers will go up but will depend on the playcalling	3	20.00%
Cook's will heat up the field in 2015!!	9	60.00%
Receptions: 53 Yards: 550 Touchdowns: 3 Last year.. Umm yea those numbers will inflate!	3	20.00%
Numbers will decline, everybody knows whats to expect out of him now..	0	0%
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Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Brandon Cooks made it on NFL "Making the leak" list #11! Why Cooks is on the list Last year's offseason sensation has two things in his corner: warp speed and a plum opportunity. Coach Sean Payton and a "rejuvenated" Drew Brees entered the season with visions of Cooks as an uncoverable chess piece -- a smaller, quicker, less volatile version of Percy Harvin. Cooks raced out to an electric start, stealing the show with 86 yards and a touchdown on an assortment of deep balls, swing passes, slants and end-arounds by halftime of his first NFL game. After the season opener, the Saints' first-round pick appeared to be well on his way to an Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. Limited to a Harvin-like role featuring jet sweeps, slip screens, and quick slants near the line of scrimmage, though, Cooks would spend the next six weeks averaging less than 9.0 yards per reception. He needed touches manufactured by the play-caller to make an impact. The light appeared to flip on in Week 8 versus the Packers, as Payton made it a priority to expand Cooks' route tree. "We just have to get him the ball more often," Payton told NBC's Cris Collinsworth leading up to the game. "I don't know exactly how, but we have to find a way. I feel like I'm slowing him down." Buoyed by an increase in intermediate and deep routes, Cooks began living up to his immense potential. He burned Green Bay for 98 yards and a touchdown on seven touches and came back two weeks later with 90 yards and another score in a scintillating performance versus San Francisco. Further Elaboration on the topic and Video highlights can be viewed at the link below. Making the Leap, No. 11: Saints WR Brandin Cooks - NFL.com Attached Thumbnails