Jared Cook Fantasy News

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 2:48pm

The Titans made a defensive end-turned-tight end their fifth-round pick, selecting SMU’s Taylor Thompson with the 145th overall selection on Saturday.

It was only prior to SMU’s bowl game last season that Thompson began dabbling at tight end — the position he played in high school. He continued working there during the all-star game in Arkansas.

“He was practicing full time at tight end — routes, catching the ball, blocking, the whole deal,” Titans scout John Salge said. “That’s when we said, ‘Wow, this guy has some ability.’ And obviously, during his pro day, he worked out as a tight end as well. We’re just excited to have him. He’s a good athlete.”

“I’d say his growth will have to come in the technique of blocking, but as far as being a receiving tight end, I think he’s uncanny,” offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said. “He’s got outstanding speed. He’s got outstanding size and hands.”

Nate Washington expected to play against Panthers
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 6:26pm

Nate Washington is dealing with a deep bruise to his hip, Lavelle Hawkins suffered an open dislocation to his index finger and tight end Jared Cook has a bruised knee. Titans coach Mike Munchak said he expects all three to play Sunday, but a group that's already missing Kenny Britt will likely be at less than full strength.

Monday, November 7, 2011, 11:38pm

Titans HC Mike Munchak said he expects Jared Cook, Nate Washington and Lavell Hawkins to all play this weekend.

Monday, November 7, 2011, 6:04am

Titans coach Mike Munchak said DE Dave Ball (concussion), WR Nate Washington (hip) and TE Jared Cook (lower leg) were injured against the Bengals. Wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins returned after dislocating a finger on his right hand.

Monday, September 26, 2011, 10:57pm

Jared Cook could help Titans in some 3 WR sets, says head coach Mike Munchak.

Monday, September 19, 2011, 3:34pm

Jared Cook, who is being used as a hybrid receiver — sometimes at tight end, sometimes in the slot, sometimes as a wideout — had two catches for 37 yards, including a 33-yard, twisting grab against Reed.

Cook, Kenny Britt and Nate Washington all had receptions of 30-plus yards. Cook believes multiple options in the vertical passing game will help loosen up opposing defenses.

Thursday, September 15, 2011, 3:52pm

After finishing last season with a flourish and recording a strong training camp, tight end Jared Cook figured to be a significant factor in the offense this season.

That may eventually prove to be the case, but he was only a bit player in the loss to the Jaguars last Sunday. Cook was thrown to twice and caught one pass for seven yards. He had another reception nullified because of a holding penalty on guard Leroy Harris.

“We definitely feel like he’s still a weapon,” Titans Coach Mike Munchak said. “That’s a good thing … But we weren’t able to use (him) the way we hope to use (him) going forward.”

One problem, of course, is that the Titans only ran 49 offensive plays and had possession of the ball for just over 20 minutes, limiting opportunities for everyone on that side of the ball.

“We didn’t have that many offensive reps,” Cook said. “Their offense pretty much killed the clock and took the majority of the clock. It was just hard for us to get things going. When you come out as slow as we did and you don’t have many opportunities, that’s going to leave you in the negative.”