re: Why are we so worried about Cook?

Jimmy Graham over jared cook?
No, graham is a beat up 31 or 32

Cook is an in shape gazelle of a 31 year old.

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Jimmy Graham over jared cook?
No, graham is a beat up 31 or 32

Cook is an in shape gazelle of a 31 year old.

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Last 3 years

Graham 177 catches 2079 Yards 18 TDs

Cook 152 catches 1961 yards 8 TDs

No one is taking McDonald over Cook. Brate is debatable. Graham debatable, and while Reed is better with his injury history I'd take Cook. And I think Cook is better than Njoku right now but he has better potential.

Are we in a Mexican standoff with Cook?

I like how you’ll only use three years at the marker

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Cooks

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Cook is definitely an upgrade that the Saints could benefit from, but anybody thinking Jared Cook is going to revolutionize our offense should temper their expectations.

Let’s take him for what he is.

PROS
He’s a versatile receiver, and a great combination of size and speed. I could see Sean Payton lining him up all over the field to create those mismatches. Do you put a slower LB on him? A smaller CB? He could easily be put in positions to succeed in the Saints offense. He’s seems to have some power with the ball in his hands.

CONS
I think it’s already understood, but you aren’t signing him to block. That’s okay, as long as you understand his strengths and weaknesses before hand, but one dimensional in that regard.
Even as a pass catcher he has had his inconsistencies. He is known for having trouble with drops. Just last year he had 9 drops.

I’m interested to see what his contract looks like. Two years ago, he signed a 2 year 10.5 million dollar deal with the Raiders. If it’s worth anything more than 6 to 7 million dollars a year for multiple years, I won’t be a fan.
I could see him being a productive fan favorite because of his skill set, but if he comes in with a huge contract he will have huge expectations that will be tough to fulfill.