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Originally Posted by dingleberry
Why do you guys love Cooks so much? I mean he is ok, but its not like he is that much better.
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2013 Biletnikoff winner and AP All-American selection. First team All-Pac12.
He set single season conference records in receiving yards (1730) and receptions (128). He had the most receiving yards and the 2nd most receptions in the FBS.
He set those records in a PRO STYLE offense, too. This wasn't some pop-gun bullshit where the system often props up most of the player's production.
He did that with speed, agility, and beautiful route-running. And it wasn't like he was in a powerhouse talent team. He played opposite speedster Markus Wheaton in 2012, and when he left, Cooks took over and dominated, saying, "I'M the real receiver."
Check out his combine numbers, too. 4.33 in the 40. 3.81 in the 20-yard shuttle. 6.76 in the 3-cone, which is a pretty good mark to have in an important drill.
He's not tall, but he's not exactly a midget, either. We're not getting Dexter McCluster here. We're getting a legit receiver with soft hands who will hit the ground running for any complex route concepts you throw at him. And just look at some of his highlights the way he runs and makes plays with the football after the catch.
He's stunningly perfect for Reid. I was high on Odell Beckham and still am, but in the last couple weeks, I've changed my mind in terms of who is better. It's Cooks.