Lords of Scythia
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Hawks looking at Brandin Cooks to replace Tate
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I think that's a logical route with Tate walking to fill a WR/PR role, still freeing you up to draft a second, bigger WR if they don't sign one of the remaining WR free agents using guaranteed money... if they truly consider receiver height of big importance, which Doug Baldwin strongly disputed on twitter. The other route is choosing a taller receiver in round 1-2 and going for a smaller return specialist in later rounds. It's probably more speculating on the writer's part than any concrete inside info
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Cooks or Beckham Jr. would be amazing replacements for Tate.
SomersetHawk
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There's over a page on him a couple of threads down viewtopic.php?f=18&t=91006
Not for me. If we truly valued Tate's role I doubt we would have let him go so I don't see us looking to replace him early. Let's get a bigger, deeper threat.
Not for me. If we truly valued Tate's role I doubt we would have let him go so I don't see us looking to replace him early. Let's get a bigger, deeper threat.
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I wouldn't mind Cooks but prefer someone taller.
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You prefer WRs that can't get separation? Crazy.jake206":g736fyuj said:
Brandon Cooks is going to get smashed by DBs, bigger than him. Its the NFL, not college football. In this offense, he is going to have to block.
From NFL combine-
Weakness:
Size is just adequate -- is small-framed and lacks ideal length and bulk. Vulnerable to the jam and reroute. Relatively small catch radius. Has small hands and double-catches some throws. Lacks elite, blazing speed to run by NFL corners and safeties. Will struggle to play "above the rim" at the next level. Was not an impactful punt returner. Limited run strength. Poor blocker.
From NFL combine-
Weakness:
Size is just adequate -- is small-framed and lacks ideal length and bulk. Vulnerable to the jam and reroute. Relatively small catch radius. Has small hands and double-catches some throws. Lacks elite, blazing speed to run by NFL corners and safeties. Will struggle to play "above the rim" at the next level. Was not an impactful punt returner. Limited run strength. Poor blocker.
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remember that's Nolan Nawrocki providing the nfl.com analysis, he's a flamethrower regarding just about everyone
-From CBSsports
WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal size with below average height and length for the position. Limited strength, muscle and overall growth potential. Struggles with physical defenders and doesn't have ideal body strength - will be overwhelmed in man coverage. Looks to avoid contact and would much rather escape out of bounds or go around defenses. Needs to secure the ball through the process to eliminate drops and fumbles. Smallish target for quarterbacks.
WEAKNESSES: Lacks ideal size with below average height and length for the position. Limited strength, muscle and overall growth potential. Struggles with physical defenders and doesn't have ideal body strength - will be overwhelmed in man coverage. Looks to avoid contact and would much rather escape out of bounds or go around defenses. Needs to secure the ball through the process to eliminate drops and fumbles. Smallish target for quarterbacks.
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Cooks has Desean Jackson-like measurables and production, but he's actually a decent young man. I would be excited about this pick.
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This play is sick: http://youtu.be/Nea1ESUBdTo?t=1m20s
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Making defenses look foolish: http://youtu.be/Nea1ESUBdTo?t=2m45s
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DeSean Jackson's height/weight: 5'10, 169 lbs
Cooks' height/weight: 5'10, 189 lbs
Jackson's combine 40 time: 4.35
Cooks' combine 40 time: 4.33
Jackson's Pro Day short shuttle: 4.19
Cooks' combine short shuttle: 3.81
Jackson's Pro Day 3-cone: 6.82
Cooks' combine 3-cone: 6.76
Jackson's Pro Day vertical: 34½ in
Cooks' combine vertical: 36 in
Cooks' height/weight: 5'10, 189 lbs
Jackson's combine 40 time: 4.35
Cooks' combine 40 time: 4.33
Jackson's Pro Day short shuttle: 4.19
Cooks' combine short shuttle: 3.81
Jackson's Pro Day 3-cone: 6.82
Cooks' combine 3-cone: 6.76
Jackson's Pro Day vertical: 34½ in
Cooks' combine vertical: 36 in
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I'm not a fan of Cooks, but my opinion aside, he's a very different player than Tate. That said, if we do draft him he will play in the slot and would likely return punts. We might use him on end around type plays and screens. His usage would be very similar, even though his traits are different.
As far as this article goes, keep in mind two things:
#1: PC/JS kick the tires on everything. There are dozens of WRs they would track so it's only natural that Cook would be one of them. It's not exactly a long trip from Seattle to Corvallis either.
#2: Because Cooks is a "local" college player at Oregon State, he will not count against Seattle's 50 prospect visit count this spring. I would expect Cooks to get a trip up to the VMAC in the next month, but I wouldn't make a huge deal out of it.
As far as this article goes, keep in mind two things:
#1: PC/JS kick the tires on everything. There are dozens of WRs they would track so it's only natural that Cook would be one of them. It's not exactly a long trip from Seattle to Corvallis either.
#2: Because Cooks is a "local" college player at Oregon State, he will not count against Seattle's 50 prospect visit count this spring. I would expect Cooks to get a trip up to the VMAC in the next month, but I wouldn't make a huge deal out of it.
Among your top 20leading receivers in receptions this past season
5'10 186 Antonio Brown
5'10 198 Julian Edelman
5'10 191 Kendall Wright
5'10 175 Desean Jackson
Sure, it'd be great to have 6'3 230 Andre Johnson, or 6'4 230 Brandon Marshall, or 6'3 225 Josh Gordon, but lets not pretend thet Brandin Cooks at 5'10 190 is too small to succeed. The four guys listed above prove that to be incorrect.
5'10 186 Antonio Brown
5'10 198 Julian Edelman
5'10 191 Kendall Wright
5'10 175 Desean Jackson
Sure, it'd be great to have 6'3 230 Andre Johnson, or 6'4 230 Brandon Marshall, or 6'3 225 Josh Gordon, but lets not pretend thet Brandin Cooks at 5'10 190 is too small to succeed. The four guys listed above prove that to be incorrect.
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What i heard was our WR coach was there to see Cooks, not Pete or John.kearly":3jgru9x8 said:
hawkfan68
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Brandin Cooks is a terrific player and had the Seahawks not got Harvin last year, then yeah Cooks makes sense. With Harvin on the team, Cooks doesn't make sense especially when other areas of need are there.
