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re: Who do you think is the faster Sproles, Bush, and Cooks
Posted on 7/19/14 at 4:23 am to Laaz2750
Posted on 7/19/14 at 4:23 am to Laaz2750
Per Mike Triplett
"Then he went out and ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any receiver at this season's NFL scouting combine (4.33 seconds) and the fastest 20- and 60-yard shuttles of the past decade (3.81 and 10.72 seconds)."
"Then he went out and ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any receiver at this season's NFL scouting combine (4.33 seconds) and the fastest 20- and 60-yard shuttles of the past decade (3.81 and 10.72 seconds)."
This post was edited on 7/19/14 at 4:24 am
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Posted on 7/19/14 at 8:11 am to Lester Earl
So Cooks is 5'9" now?
Posted on 7/19/14 at 9:05 am to Patrick O Rly
shite, he's going to suck now.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 9:11 am to Melvin
Only one is on the Saints roster soooooo he's the faster, more elusive and erudite. 
Posted on 7/19/14 at 9:33 am to Patrick O Rly
quote:
I guess it depends on what you mean by fast. Straight line speed? Bush might beat Cooks in an 80 yard sprint. I read today that Cooks posted the fastest 20 and 60 yard shuttles in the last decade. I think Cooks might be the quickest out of the 3, and that might translate to functional, game speed.
After reading all of the comments coming out of the minicamp, that sounds dead on. Cooks evidently has amazing change of direction skills and can get to the last gear in no time (that does sound just like Sproles).
Bush had great change of direction ability when he was here...he ran around in the backfield all of the time so folks could admire that talent.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 9:39 am to adono
Sproles had really fast acceleration, but he could be caught from behind. There's not a lot of people who will be able to chase Bush and Cooks down if they're allowed to get behind the defense.
Most receivers have to start chopping, slow down a bit before they make their cut. From what I've heard coming out of OTA's, Cooks doesn't slow down at all on his cuts. You realize how big of a weapon that is? You already have the advantage as a receiver of knowing where the route is going to go. Now you have the advantage of making your cut that much faster. If Cooks is able to get the corners hips turn, they're done.
Most receivers have to start chopping, slow down a bit before they make their cut. From what I've heard coming out of OTA's, Cooks doesn't slow down at all on his cuts. You realize how big of a weapon that is? You already have the advantage as a receiver of knowing where the route is going to go. Now you have the advantage of making your cut that much faster. If Cooks is able to get the corners hips turn, they're done.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:11 am to Patrick O Rly
quote:
So Cooks is 5'9" now?
Height: 5096
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:13 am to Lester Earl
Idk. Everywhere I've seen, he's listed as 5 10.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:15 am to Patrick O Rly
ok, even a 5'10" guy shouldnt have the same stride.
but that is his official combine height.
but that is his official combine height.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 10:20 am to Lester Earl
quote:
ok, even a 5'10" guy shouldnt have the same stride.
Yeah, that's weird. Maybe his body is built in such a way that he's goes through the air farther with each stride than most men his size.
quote:
but that is his official combine height.
Ok, that's fine. Not trying to have a pissing match. I've just always seen him listed as 5 10.
This post was edited on 7/19/14 at 10:21 am
Posted on 7/19/14 at 12:18 pm to Patrick O Rly
Raphael Bush. No question the fastest.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 12:33 pm to Shreveport318
What was Devery hendersons 40 out of college?
Posted on 7/19/14 at 12:56 pm to windshieldman
Devery was a true burner coming out of college. I bet it was something sick
Posted on 7/19/14 at 1:00 pm to Thurber
Devery ran a 4.36 at the '04 combine.
And 4.21 in the 20yd shuttle.
And 4.21 in the 20yd shuttle.
This post was edited on 7/19/14 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:16 pm to Chadzilla
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:23 pm to shmashmortion
5 days till camp 
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:25 pm to expenditionta
quote:
Saint players are saying Cooks is at a different level when its comes to speed already naming him lighting.
What a terrible nickname.
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:30 pm to 4thandinches
Could be worse.
"White lightning".
"White lightning".
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:30 pm to shmashmortion
Reggie in HS:
50 meters: 5.85 (2003)
100 meters: 10.42 (2002)
200 meters: 21.06 (2002)
Brandin in College:
60 meters: 6.81 (2012)
100 meters: 10.72 (2012)
200 meters: 21.59 (2010)
"Bush was also a track star. He competed in track at La Mesa (CA) Helix, placing third (10.72) -1.7m in the 2002 California state 100 meters final and posting bests of 10.42 seconds in the 100 meters (the fastest prep time in California in 2002 and the fastest among the nation's 2002 senior footballers) and 21.06 seconds in the 200 meters (third fastest prep in California in 2002). Reggie is still 2nd all time on the 100m dash all time list for San Diego. He placed second in the boys' 50 meters, clocking at 5.85 at the 2003 Los Angeles Invitational Indoor Meet."
"Cooks was also a standout athlete for the Oregon State University track team. He posted personal bests of 6.81 seconds in the 60 meters, 10.72 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.59 seconds in the 200 meters."
50 meters: 5.85 (2003)
100 meters: 10.42 (2002)
200 meters: 21.06 (2002)
Brandin in College:
60 meters: 6.81 (2012)
100 meters: 10.72 (2012)
200 meters: 21.59 (2010)
"Bush was also a track star. He competed in track at La Mesa (CA) Helix, placing third (10.72) -1.7m in the 2002 California state 100 meters final and posting bests of 10.42 seconds in the 100 meters (the fastest prep time in California in 2002 and the fastest among the nation's 2002 senior footballers) and 21.06 seconds in the 200 meters (third fastest prep in California in 2002). Reggie is still 2nd all time on the 100m dash all time list for San Diego. He placed second in the boys' 50 meters, clocking at 5.85 at the 2003 Los Angeles Invitational Indoor Meet."
"Cooks was also a standout athlete for the Oregon State University track team. He posted personal bests of 6.81 seconds in the 60 meters, 10.72 seconds in the 100 meters and 21.59 seconds in the 200 meters."
Posted on 7/19/14 at 6:41 pm to patendedgmf
what is funny, is if Reggie had the 10 and 20 yard splits and short yardage burst like Brandin, he would have been a better RB... and if Brandin had Reggie's top gear, he might be an even better WR.
I think we are looking at a 20 year old, faster, Steve Smith in a better system, upside of an every down no headaches Percy Harvin... excited for what this kid can do.
I think we are looking at a 20 year old, faster, Steve Smith in a better system, upside of an every down no headaches Percy Harvin... excited for what this kid can do.
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