Cook makes an impression on Titans

Jun 26, 2009

The 6-foot-5, 246-pound TE Jared Cook has had a lot of impressive catches during Titans minicamp practices, but he has also had some bad drops. He has lined up at TE as well as split out wide like a receiver, and at times seemed overwhelmed with everything the coaching staff is throwing at him.

Titans OC Mike Heimerdinger would like to use Cook the same way he used 8-time Pro Bowl pick Shannon Sharpe while with the Broncos. Heimerdinger said it is unfair to compare the two at this point except that Sharpe was better at the line of scrimmage and Cook is faster.
“I still have to find out what he can do,” Heimerdinger said. “I get excited now when he gets lines up right.”

If Cook gets that part of the game plan down, the Titans plan using him in a variety of ways.

“He has had some drops but at the same time he is getting open, so that means he knows the offense, and the coaches are confident to put him in there,” veteran linebacker Keith Bulluck said. “Coming out of the gate he’ll probably have a lot of success because (defenses) will probably try and match up with a linebacker and I’m sure he’ll run away from them.”

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.