In my analysis, there is no doubt that the Chiefs brought the Kingdom the right kind of players, and they each fit the Chief’s persona. An excursion through the video takes on the players, revealing what Seth Keysor observed about the players selected by Brett Veach which may have been a work of alchemy: (The players are)Definitely an emphasis lately of dudes that play physical ball. You love to see it.
The player that appears most worrisome to ArrowheadOne followers is Bryan Cook. Therefore, I thought it essential to take a deeper look at Bryan Cook, who I believe will be the Chief’s 3rd Safety in 2022. Steve Spagnuolo uses three safeties in defensive sets frequently. I regard this as a starting role for Cook, who will have an immediate impact.
Bryan Cook
While I am at it, here is one more tweet that shows Cook’s physicality:
The question then arises about Cook’s suitability to drop into deep coverage. If you watch the film of Cook playing single-high, you can see that he is very comfortable back-pedaling and taking on a WR running a deep route. There is no doubt in my mind that not only will Cook take over the more hybrid type(Up in box safety/linebacker) role that Dan Sorensen brought to the Chief Cook will execute the hybrid function with intensity and physicality that far exceeds what Sorensen exhibited. Cook is one tough cookie. The ability to play cover safety, deep with closing speed, is seen in his game film. In addition, Cook has the damaging quality of being able to bust up in run support and is a big hitter as this clip shows (with the screenshot below): https://twitter.com/chiefshive/status/1521888173466472450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1521888173466472450%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdisqus.com%2Fembed%2Fcomments%2F%3Fbase%3Ddefaultf%3Darrowheadonecomblogt_i%3D6549720https3A2F2Farrowheadone.com2F3Fp3D65497t_u%3Dhttps3A2F2Farrowheadone.com2Fchiefs-the-plans-and-purposes2Ft_e%3DChiefs3A20The20Plans20and20Purposest_d%3DChiefs3A20The20Plans20and20Purposest_t%3DChiefs3A20The20Plans20and20Purposess_o%3Ddefaultversion%3D48980166e0153f33375a5a0d60b5e441
Cook reads the plays and plays smash-mouth football with an excellent feel for the game as any play unfolds. I like what I saw going through the tape.
The following video provides a view of what Cook Brings to the table for the Chiefs. See it here: https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2022/03/bryan-cook/
Borrowing from Seth Keysor one more time regarding Bryan Cook, Seth Wrote:
“If things go as planned by Brett Veach, the 2022 draft will be remembered in Kansas City as a time when the defense received a desperately needed infusion of athleticism and physicality. Those are two things that were lacking on the defensive side of the ball last year for the Chiefs…The Chiefs selected Cook with their second pick of the 2nd round, grabbing the 6’1/2”, 206 pounder as the 5th safety taken in the draft. In doing so, they sent a clear message that they weren’t just looking to plug in the “desperate need” positions… Utilizing a 2nd round pick on Cook creates the appearance that the Chiefs hope he can see the field quickly. With new addition Justin Reid and free safety Juan Thornhill already on the roster, Cook looks to be replacing Dan Sorensen’s snaps from last year, a sizeable role given how often Steve Spagnuolo employs three-safety looks. So what does Cook bring to the table? Can he help solve the Chiefs’ issue with athleticism on the back end? Or perhaps physicality? The answer, after reviewing multiple games of his, is perhaps both.”
To answer Seth’s question? He will provide both. He will begin his time on the field as the 3rd safety and do the tasks at hand with physicality and toughness we all will appreciate.
Here is a short film breakdown of Cook:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blsyJNmp-vU
With three safeties on the field, the Chief’s defensive back-end with Reid, Thornhill, and Cook will cause havoc on the grass.
David Bell – ArrowheadOne