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Very few top prospects come out of the NFL combine and simply don't match up to the player everyone saw during the previous season. Sure, a few concern areas may pop up. However, most individuals are who they are. This is why Dalvin Cook's workout is so befuddling. At Florida State, Cook looked like one of college football's most explosive runners. He needed to be defended as if he was going to score a touchdown every time he touched the ball, because he could. Yet his workout fell well short of every expectation. What's most concerning is how poor he fared in change-of-direction drills. According to Mockdraftable.com, his times in both the three-cone and short shuttle were among the bottom 10 percent of running backs since the league started to reveal the workout numbers. This is one of those instances where teams need to go back to their previous evaluations and make sure they're comfortable with Cook. When those concerns are added to his off-the-field issues and fumbling problems, Florida State's all-time leading rusher may no longer be considered a top-tier running back prospect. |
...grab him IMMEDIATELY!!!
...grab him IMMEDIATELY!!!
But he's not an OLinman...how will you hold up?
Dalvin Cook film study - ( New Window )
He fumbled as a freshman. The workout means nothing, probably never trained for it. The only thing I see is that he comes out of games frequently (Conditioning?) or was Jimbo just spelling him because he has above avg backups?
Just look at game films against the best teams FSU played.
What does that say about him? Would you hire somebody who was woefully unprepared for the interview? This was his chance to make a good impression on NFL personnel guys, and he couldn't be bothered to prepare?
I get that some of the combine events don't necessarily translate to the field, but if he wasn't willing to put in a little effort to be ready for the combine, why would anyone think he'd prepare after he signs a contract?
If he slides into the 3rd round because of that workout, I think a team would be foolish not to grab him ASAP.
He clearly needs to be more consistent with his pass protection, but that's true of 98% of the RBs who enter the pros now. One interesting thing watching this video is he'd probably be better in a Giants-style offense than in the traditional 2 back set he was in so much with FSU.
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In addition to the poor workout, he has fumble problems, major injury concerns and I believe I have read that he might have some off the field concerns as well.
He fumbled as a freshman. The workout means nothing, probably never trained for it. The only thing I see is that he comes out of games frequently (Conditioning?) or was Jimbo just spelling him because he has above avg backups?
Just look at game films against the best teams FSU played.
The latter. Jimbo prefers to not overwork his RB's.
That's why the combine is a big deal.
That's why the combine is a big deal.
Watch the video that was posted... probably the biggest thing that sticks out is how GOD-awful the QB play is (and you're not even supposed to be focused on that). The o-line isn't exactly anything to write home about either.
He'll be available at #23.
Reese will pass.
BBI will MELTDOWN.
Guaranteed.
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The workout means nothing, probably never trained for it.
What does that say about him? Would you hire somebody who was woefully unprepared for the interview? This was his chance to make a good impression on NFL personnel guys, and he couldn't be bothered to prepare?
I get that some of the combine events don't necessarily translate to the field, but if he wasn't willing to put in a little effort to be ready for the combine, why would anyone think he'd prepare after he signs a contract?
So, you pass on the best RB in the draft because of the combine? Shoot yourself. Conversely, how many workout warriors fail immediately in the NFL? Numbers work both ways. Question is, will there be a FSU Pro Day?
If Cook is available at 23, he's money. He's not making it to 20 I doubt he makes it to 15, so you won't have to worry.
FSU's Pro Day is March 28th, so what lackluster pro day are you talking about or are you speculating that he will or might have one?
I agree that character issues (whatever they were) maybe be the nail in the coffin as far as the Giants are concerned.
The fumbling was a concern in his freshman year, so that does not bother me that much.
I still don't think he will be there at #23. TE or DE are probably more likely choices.
The difference between Cook and a guy like McCaffrey is that while McCaffrey was piling up most of his yardage against 4 of the worst defenses in FBS, Cook was tormenting the best defenses in the nation. Look what he did to Michigan, to Florida, to Clemson, to Miami... to Boston College (very good game, and don't laugh, BC was one of the best run-stopping defenses in FBS last year... ranked 7th).
Cook is a great, not just good, player. And I'm not trying to knock McCaffrey, because I think he'll be a good player, but he got more than half of his rushing yards (822 of 1603) against Oregon, Oregon State, California, and Rice... all 4 teams in the bottom 20% of defenses in the nation last year. In fairness to Ed's kid, he also had great games against USC (38th in the country in rushing against), and Kansas State (12th). But if you throw in Arizona, ranked 83rd of 128 FBS teams in rush defense, McCaffrey got 991 of his 1603 rushing yards against bottom feeding defenses. I mean, California was next to last. that leaves 612 yards against the other 6 teams on his schedule, which came out to 102 yards rushing per game at a 5.1 average... still very respectable.
Only reason I'm making this lengthy comparison is because I know the calls for McCaffrey over Cook are coming, and to me they aren't that close.
So if you're accused and it turns out the accusations are false, that's still a strike against you?
The bad one is allegedly punching a girl outside a bar. But he was acquitted at trial. Looks like a very drunk girl got into several incidents and then fell and accused Cook of punching her.
Cook off field issues - ( New Window )
Has the ring of the Duke Lacrosse team charges.
Cook battery charge. - ( New Window )
Ringer Mock - ( New Window )
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...grab him IMMEDIATELY!!!
But he's not an OLinman...how will you hold up?
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