Ryan Cook at G?

[Ultimategamer5567]

He started about ten games last year at C and definitely had his issues. But I never got the feeling that he was close to as poor on the field as guys like Bernadeau or Doug free were. Could he be an upgrade - even a minor upgrade - at one of the two guard positions this season if he started? Also, if anyone has studied his performance with All-22 I would appreciate feedback about his play from last season.

 

[TheSport78]

If Cook is on the team or on the field for the Cowboys, 8-8 is right around the corner!

 

[speedkilz88]

You couldn't be more wrong. So much of the problem was because they were forced to play him at center. It affected everyone else on the line.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

He started about ten games last year at C and definitely had his issues. But I never got the feeling that he was close to as poor on the field as guys like Bernadeau or Doug free were. Could he be an upgrade - even a minor upgrade - at one of the two guard positions this season if he started? Also, if anyone has studied his performance with All-22 I would appreciate feedback about his play from last season.

I don't really think so. I think that he doesn't anchor well enough to be a power guard on the right and he doesn't move well enough to be a pulling guard on the left. Anything is possible and I hope that Callahan can use him somewhere because I have watched the kid play since before his HS days. I know his YAFL Coach. I would really like to see him stick but I don't know. He's going to have to play Center or Tackle I think.

 

[AbeBeta]

I don't really think so. I think that he doesn't anchor well enough to be a power guard on the right and he doesn't move well enough to be a pulling guard on the left. Anything is possible and I hope that Callahan can use him somewhere because I have watched the kid play since before his HS days. I know his YAFL Coach. I would really like to see him stick but I don't know. He's going to have to play Center or Tackle I think.

I think we saw last year why Cook has made a few stops. He's a guy who does what he is supposed to ... he just seems overmatched. I don't see him making the team unless there are injuries. I fully expect Costa and Bern to be on the roster. If we are picking between him and Kowalski, I figure we go with youth

 

[burmafrd]

Cook is a valuable backup. And that is all

 

[Bowdown27]

As others have said. He's a back up and that's that

 

[Section446]

Cook is a valuable backup. And that is all

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, this team needs more quality depth.

 

[AbeBeta]

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, this team needs more quality depth.

Sure, but you have to eventually ask, if he's in a role that is going to have him in street clothes most games, then is that the guy you want on your roster? To me, if someone is going to be sitting in the pressbox then I'd prefer it to be a guy who might still develop into something better

 

[MichaelWinicki]

No.

Too tall... Wasn't good at C as a run blocker, don't look for anything better at guard.

 

[Vertigo_17]

IMO better suited as backup/swing OT. But in a pinch could probably fill in any position on the OL and good depth

 

[MichaelWinicki]

IMO better suited as backup/swing OT. But in a pinch could probably fill in any position on the OL and good depth

No way would you want him at LT.

When he first broke into the NFL he did it as a RT and was sent packing by the Vikes after a couple less than good years. He hasn't played RT in quite a while.

I'll be surprised if he makes the team.

 

[Apollo Creed]

He'll probably have to play in a pinch, but he's proven to be more than servicable so it won't be like the Torrin Tucker/Rob Pettiti days. Back then we were better off putting up a wooden plank with a mean face on it, than those guys.

We don't have quality depth but at least we have depth.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

He doesn't have to be a good offensive starter, just better than one of the stiffs we had in there last year. That being said, I don't think he's strong enough to be a long term answer for any of the positions.

 

[burmafrd]

quote="AbeBeta, post: 5107980, member: 753"]Sure, but you have to eventually ask, if he's in a role that is going to have him in street clothes most games, then is that the guy you want on your roster? To me, if someone is going to be sitting in the pressbox then I'd prefer it to be a guy who might still develop into something better[/quote]

what part of versatile backup did you not get? As in the kind of guy who will be active game days?

 

[MichaelWinicki]

quote="AbeBeta, post: 5107980, member: 753"]Sure, but you have to eventually ask, if he's in a role that is going to have him in street clothes most games, then is that the guy you want on your roster? To me, if someone is going to be sitting in the pressbox then I'd prefer it to be a guy who might still develop into something better

what part of versatile backup did you not get? As in the kind of guy who will be active game days?[/quote]

Versatile is a good point.

I just don't know if he's good enough at any position to beat out anyone else. I don't think he has a shot at being the backup tackle, i.e. he's not beating out Free or Parnell.

I don't think he's better than Costa as a backup center. May not be better than Kowalski.

I have no idea how he would perform at guard but I'm not optimistic.

 

[burmafrd]

what part of versatile backup did you not get? As in the kind of guy who will be active game days?

Versatile is a good point.

I just don't know if he's good enough at any position to beat out anyone else. I don't think he has a shot at being the backup tackle, i.e. he's not beating out Free or Parnell.


I don't think he's better than Costa as a backup center. May not be better than Kowalski.

I have no idea how he would perform at guard but I'm not optimistic.[/quote]

his best feature is the fact that in a pinch he can play all 5 positions on the O line- which means we could get by very easily on game day with just him and either Free or Parnell - whoever is not the starter. In the past there were times when we had to go with 3 Oline actives. This way we can do it with 2 and not worry at all

 

[Zordon]

If Cook is on the team or on the field for the Cowboys, 8-8 is right around the corner!

Don't need to say much else. He was an average stop gap but no way does he need to be on the team anymore.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

his best feature is the fact that in a pinch he can play all 5 positions on the O line- which means we could get by very easily on game day with just him and either Free or Parnell - whoever is not the starter. In the past there were times when we had to go with 3 Oline actives. This way we can do it with 2 and not worry at all

We'll see how it sorts out I guess.

 

[burmafrd]

Don't need to say much else. He was an average stop gap but no way does he need to be on the team anymore.

you have a sadly inflated idea of what talent we do have right now to believe that