Jared Cook

hitta · 09-24-2019, 11:41 PM

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.

TheOak · 09-25-2019, 05:19 AM

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.

ScottF · 09-25-2019, 06:25 AM

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.

Beastmode · 09-25-2019, 07:18 AM

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.

SmashMouth · 09-25-2019, 07:21 AM

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.

Beastmode · 09-25-2019, 07:40 AM

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.

AsylumGuido · 09-25-2019, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

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.

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.

44Champs · 09-25-2019, 07:47 AM

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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TheOak · 09-25-2019, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by 44Champs

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

neugey · 09-25-2019, 07:48 AM

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

09-24-2019, 11:41 PM	#1
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	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.
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09-25-2019, 05:19 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	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.

09-25-2019, 06:25 AM	#3
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Jared Cook 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.

09-25-2019, 07:18 AM	#4
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Jared Cook 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.
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09-25-2019, 07:21 AM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	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. jeanpierre likes this.

09-25-2019, 07:40 AM	#6
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	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.
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09-25-2019, 10:50 AM	#7
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Jared Cook Originally Posted by Beastmode 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. 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. neugey likes this.
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09-25-2019, 07:47 AM	#8
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	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. XLIV CHAMPS
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09-25-2019, 03:10 PM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Jared Cook Originally Posted by 44Champs 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. XLIV CHAMPS But I thought Drew was coaching Teddy up... and Taysom? I get so confused with who Drew is coaching up these days lol.

09-25-2019, 07:48 AM	#10
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	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.