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Cooks must be one of the most underrated and overlooked players in the NFL. The wideout has all produced since he joined the Saints in his 2014 season. 9 In six of his seasons, he has logged at least his 1,000 yards, a few touchdowns the usual, and an average of 66 catches per year, pro he has one of the most solid possessions in football. He’s one of the players.
Oh, and let’s not forget Cook is also one of the best deep threats in the game. Hmm.
The Texans are in the process of rebuilding, and frankly, a player like Cook, 29, should be of little use. Playmakers like him are featured in the nominees and are more deserving of draft capital and young foundational talent, and the Texans will win in 2022, maybe he’ll win in 2023, or even longer. It is not.
Meanwhile, the Ravens continue to struggle to diversify their offense. Mark Andrews has the highest target share among all his NFL tights and his ends. In fact, his 64th target is Devin Duvernay’s 32nd next man. Andrews is also Baltimore’s leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Second-year receiver Rashod Bateman was supposed to help the division, but injuries and consistency issues derailed this original plan. Suffice it to say that regardless of Tyler Linderbaum’s physical body, life becomes more difficult for Lamar Jackson.
Can the Ravens and offensive coordinator Greg Roman open up the offense a little more by allowing Jackson to follow the “spread the wealth” mandate? Sure, I can see that. Jackson’s power-reading running His play is one of the best in the game right now, but this competing Baltimore team needs more firepower when passing. And there isn’t much besides Andrews.
Cooks is not only a great running mate for Andrews, but a great vertical complement to his presence in the middle of the field. suddenly has a dangerous passing target army that rivals the Bills and Chiefs heavyweights at the top of the conference.
