Tennessee Titans TE Jared Cook Named Football Outsiders #1 Prospect

by Jimmy on Jul 27, 2011 9:04 PM CDT in Tennessee Titans Commentary

It turns out that Tennessee Titans fans aren't the only ones excited about Jared Cook. He is atop pretty much every TE sleeper fantasy football list you will find, and today Bill Barnwell and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders named him the #1 prospect in all of the NFL under the age of 25 (In$ider).

I am starting to get a little bit scared of how high my expectations for Cook are this season. I have long believed that he is capable of so much more than the Jeff Fisher/Mike Heimerdinger administration ever let him do, but there was still a part of me that was afraid he would just end up being another Ben Troupe.

I trust the evaluation skills of the guys over at FO more than just about anybody else on the internet which means my expectations just went through the roof.

Comments from the FO guys after the jump.

They compared him to Jermichael Finley before this gem:

Over the final seven games of the season, Cook produced 26 catches for 303 yards and his first NFL touchdown, including a 96-yard game against the Chiefs in Week 16. And this was with Kerry Collins and Rusty Smith at quarterback. With a full year as the starter ahead of him in 2011, Cook should be an occasionally dominant receiver as the No. 2 option in Tennessee's passing offense, running past safeties worried about Chris Johnson. He could become a regular Pro Bowler, beginning as early as this season.

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This makes me sooo happeh

now alls we has to do is scheme right and this will all come to fruition

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

Scheming right is still a big if I'll be more confident after a few works of training camp

by Seal Clubbing on Jul 28, 2011 6:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Weeks*

by Seal Clubbing on Jul 28, 2011 6:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

We shall see how the year goes

The Top Prospects list seems to have about a 50-50 hit rate every year; Jerious Norwood was near the top for a couple years in a row, but never stayed healthy or did that much when he was. We’re a little happier with Miles Austin and some guys who’ve been high on the list in the past.

Evan Silva of Rotoworld and PFT likes to point out he was the #1 receiver in fantasy points the last three weeks of last year. Especially if Britt gets suspended (which I see as a near certainty), he’s going to get an absolute ton of opportunity this year. It’s just up to Cook to take advantage of it.

by NewsToTom on Jul 27, 2011 9:14 PM CDT reply actions

Hasselbeck did some nice things with John Carlson in Seattle.

Hopefully Cook can finally break out.

WTF: Appropriate initials given my thought processes.

by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jul 27, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

I'm not sure about Hasselback

but whoever is QB can’t miss the guy, pretty decent hands, nice speed for a TE, pretty strong, can break some tackles, i was sold the day we drafted him… he might be our big target in the red-zone that we needed since we got rid of Algae… be prepared to see him targeted on a lot of bootleg passes

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

nice speed?

i’d say he has excellent speed,
the fast 40 by a TE was Vernon Davis, and Cook is second, like i’ve said they are the same speed.
Cook ran a 4.37 when he was still a WR, and now its a 4.5
Cook is 2 inches taller about 30 lbs heavier, same speed, but he can jump higher.

Lets get this man on the field!

Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
yeah, i want some views...

Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights

Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights

Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 27, 2011 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions

ooooooooook

well thanks for the info… now all i can say is DITTO GET THIS MAN ON THE G@###@&MN FIELD

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

more under utilization of talent under fisher

Title says it all. So glad fish, cecil, and dinger are gone.

by dailyminefield on Jul 27, 2011 9:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

I share your fear, Jimmy

I learned my lesson of raising expectations too high last season. Considering all the hurdles the Titans have this season, I just won’t let myself get too sucked in.

I want to see some results first this time. (feel like a pessimistic Lions fan)

by oilertitan on Jul 27, 2011 9:45 PM CDT reply actions

So cynical

does it make the season any more fullfilling expecting failure every second of it?
he has alot of up-side, it’s his chance to shine or fail… here’s to hoping he shines *takes shot

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

You need to stop with this 'everyone's so cynical' BS.

You think too much with your heart.

WTF: Appropriate initials given my thought processes.

by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jul 27, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

hahaha yeah, i agree

Check out my Youtube Channel Icecru2
yeah, i want some views...

Chris Johnson (2008-2011) HighLights

Alterraun Verner Rookie Highlights

Yes, Chris Johnson has broken more tackles than Adrian Peterson in 2009 and in 2010

by Ice0ne (CAJ) on Jul 27, 2011 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions

that's me trying to be

a dick

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions

More fulfilling? No. But...

…it makes the losing easier to take. Last year I had really high expectations. Last year I finally bought into VY. Last year I had rose-colored glasses on and was excited by the start to the season.
Going into last season, I expected Cook to shine and CJ to be used properly and have a bigger impact. I also expected year 2 of Cecil’s D to have improved.

And we all know what happened.

With the coaching and scheme changes, coupled with the instability at QB and the lockout (AND the unfavorable schedule), I just don’t see much success this year. :(

by oilertitan on Jul 27, 2011 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions

didn't we all

ok… starting 0-6 and finishing 8-8 that’s cause for optimism… we sucked last year not because of our support, but because apparently our team didn’t exactly have an identity… actually idk why we sucked… outside of VY we were pretty much ok.. not perfect but ok, it shoulda ended better wtf happened man

Collins gave us the best chance to win ma ballz

by Grimerz757 on Jul 27, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions