Jared Cook (1 Viewer)

[corpcow]

Jared Cook has been getting very positive press throughout OTAs and camp and followed that up by being the NFL's leading receiver in the preseason so far (by a decent margin). Obviously, the Titans aren't a prolific passing offense but they do use the TE heavily, and by all accounts Cook is a guy who creates mismatches across the board. He's also been compared (physically) to Calvin Johnson.

My question is - what kind of upside does he have? Will he ever be a Gates type and be a viable starter in leagues that combine WR/TE? Where would you rank him for upside compared to the rookie WRs in that sense? Do you expect him to outperform/exceed Britt long term? Is there a chance he ever is moved to WR outright or otherwise featured as a #1 overall target?

 

[fantasysharkctb]

Has the talent to be a gates like player for sure, but this year I don't see it honestly. Scaife will limit his time on the field. Right now I see it as both getting about 45 receptions this year. Cook will be on the field on third down, that is for sure.

 

[FUBAR]

Potentially the top TE in the league.

As with all rookies, don't expect it this year.

Even in non-TE required leagues, I'd take him ahead of Mike Thomas, Robiskie, etc. Probably just behind DHB.

 

[corpcow]

Potentially the top TE in the league. As with all rookies, don't expect it this year. Even in non-TE required leagues, I'd take him ahead of Mike Thomas, Robiskie, etc. Probably just behind DHB.

Wow... Ahead of Thomas and Robiskie? Hmm...

 

[Aardvarks]

Have you seen Jared Cook on the field? He's listed as 6'5 but looks a shade over 6'6. Freak.

His body is WR-like but with an upper body, quick feet, and a titanium stiff-arm as well. Jared has a lot to learn but he's in the offense that allows for 2 TEs to score fantasy points.

Simply a classic dynasty TE pickup. Anything you get this year is a bonus.

 

[pesh]

I love his potential but I don't see him putting up a huge season this year like Witten or Gates.

It'd be nice to see a new TE do good things, maybe he can pull it off.

 

[corpcow]

I love his potential but I don't see him putting up a huge season this year like Witten or Gates.It'd be nice to see a new TE do good things, maybe he can pull it off.

I'm talking 2-3 yrs from now, for dynasty purposes, more than this year. It's tough to expect those kinds of Witten/Gates numbers from any rookie, even a WR, let alone a TE.

 

[fantasyplayer]

For those of you familiar with him and his situation, where do you forecast his position ranking going into the 2010 season? Top 10?

 

[LBH]

in PPR leagues I think he can produce right away