Quote:Question:  There are some who have theorized Cooks is not worth a first round pick.  However, Cook himself was a first round pick not too long ago (2014), has not had any major injuries (i.e. knee; Achilles) that could adversely impact his still considerable speed, and has scored 20 TDs.

 

Why would he NOT be worth a first?

 

Not that I disagree per se, but I would welcome your arguments as to why?

 

Just going to take a stab at this.  I'd say it's because he's 1) 3 years older (though not really an issue, as he's only 23, not 25/6/7) with 3 seasons of professional wear and tear, 2) he's going into a contract year (plus an option year) and not going to be on a cheap rookie deal anymore and 3) while he's been good, I don't know that he's been a sure fire top wideout regardless of situation.  To elaborate more on number 3, he's had good seasons (~1150 each of the last two), but it's been on a team that's heavily pass-centric and Brees has led the league in receiving yards each of those seasons.  So, are you getting a guy that's carried Brees a bit in his older years by being a top level wideout, or are you getting a guy that benefited by being in that offense with Brees?  That's my best guess as to why people may feel he's not worth a first.

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