Jared Cook
 

I've never been too high on him. I think people are starting to see that he's not worth what we paid for him. Still, it is a position that we really really needed, and he's better than what we've had. The FA market for TEs was pretty bare, and I think we probably made the right decision signing him. I will defend him and say that he's better than what he's shown in the first 3 weeks. He's not a bad TE, he's just not a legit Pro-Bowler. We really needed a TE that could be somewhat of a threat and I think he'll eventually become that. We just need to be patient.

Re: Jared Cook
 

Tight End has been a revolving door since Graham left and I do not recall any level of confidence in any name other than Watson since.. Cook is in his 11th season, he isn't getting any better; either the Saints aren't using him correctly or this is what to expect.

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He has been invisible. One drop vs the Rams went for a pick. Another cost us a first.
I was expecting a really big year, but he sucks.

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Risks were moderate. Age and one stellar season. The stellar season, teams left him wide open in garbage time.

Now that he is drawing tight coverage, can't beat it which, is exactly what happened before the stellar season.

Even with that, it was a decent gamble on Payton. TE is the hardest spot to fill IMO. Maybe 3-4 in the entire NFL that are rock solid. Everyone else has huff hands and the agility of a manatee.

Re: Jared Cook
 

Just go with younger talent, even if it means suffering through growing pains.

Bring ARNOLD back.

Of course, we could've drafted that LSU kid. Oh wait.


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Re: Jared Cook
 

I will say, defensively our schedule is stout. Not many TE's would have success but the drops are unacceptable. I doubt he gets a pass this week. Dude is in the doghouse.

Re: Jared Cook
 

I agree w everything hitta posted. That being said, Drew wouldve coached him up and wouldve made him a better TE or at least wouldve made him look like a better TE. We'll see.

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Re: Jared Cook
 

I thought he looked good vs the Texans, wimpy against the Rams and so-so vs the Seahawks. Jury is still out.

Re: Jared Cook
 

I doubt he gets targets this week unless Teddy is throwing a what the heck pass. If we are livid with him for Payton it's 10 fold.

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Re: Jared Cook
 

The dude still looks gimpy is he still overcoming the camp injury. Didn’t play in preseason ? Disappointed also.

Re: Jared Cook
 

It's just 3 weeks into a Drew-less team...c'mon

Re: Jared Cook
 

There's no such thing as a doghouse. I've heard you use that term on several occasions. If a player is on the field they are there for a reason. The QB isn't going to be instructed to avoid throwing a ball in their direction because a coach has a vendetta against them. Quite the contrary. Cook was outstanding in his role as a blocker against the Seahawks. I have heard so much *****ing over the past several years that the Saints never field a TE that can block. Well, we have one that can block and will be seen in the passing game, as well.

Re: Jared Cook
 

Your rite lets be a bit more patient

Re: Jared Cook
 

Murray, Easton, Cooks. Definitely the best year we have had when it comes to veteran signings.
We should just stop already.

Re: Jared Cook
 

Not to mention Brown has been very quiet so far. Outside of the occasional hit like Demario Davis I have never been high on our free agent scouting department. In fact I consider them to be our biggest liability right now.:whatever:

Re: Jared Cook
 

What about a DB that started 66 games 22 interceptions, 2 for TD and 11 forced fumbles?

Re: Jared Cook
 

We've played three games ... one of which our QB had to come off the bench with zero game planning. Murray has scored as many rushing TD's as Kamara and more than Ingram after three games last year. Easton was relegated to depth as soon as we had McCoy fall to us in the draft. Cook has faced three of the best TE coverage teams in the league and has excelled in blocking. With another full week of practice with Teddy he should be more involved in the passing game.

Re: Jared Cook
 

But I thought Drew was coaching Teddy up... and Taysom? I get so confused with who Drew is coaching up these days lol.:o

Re: Jared Cook
 

They’re aware of it...

Re: Jared Cook
 

Pretty much what I pointed out. It's been the game plan the past two games that has kept Cook as primarily a blocker.