Frazier and Spielman loved him. This one isn't on Chili. Another Griffin clone.

No, this draft doesn't seem like Chili had all that much influence on. Maybe a little with Gerhart...maybe Chili had a momentary flashback to "thunder and lightning". But we all know how the thunder part of that turned out in the pros. Not that well.

Gerhart is quicker than other big backs. He's truly a "tweener" -- not a fullback and not a halfback. It sounds like an insult, but Doleman was viewed as a tweener and he worked out pretty well.

Yeah, I know he's a tweener because I've watched him...I'm a West Coast guy as you know. The NFL plays a lot quicker and a lot faster, though, so hopefully he'll work on perfecting some moves to offset that. Don't really know if the Vikings really HAD to give up as much as they did for him, though, then again, I might just be less impressed with the longer term potential of most Vikings backups in a lot of other positions than other people.

I do appreciate, Rus, that you've seen the guy more than just about everyone else in this Board. And I agree that he won't be nearly as effective at the next level when the speed is so much faster on D. But that can be said about virtually any back -- even AD when he's not fumbling. The trend is obviously to go for smaller backs who can at least have a shot at outrunning the D, rather than the bruising backs. And yet Gerhart seems so smart and instinctive at waiting for holes and knowing which ones to hit. Given that, combined with his power and general athleticism (not blinding speed but good quick feet, balance, etc.), I'm confident he'll be a productive complement to AD.

We agree that the price was a heavy one, maybe too heavy for ANY guy who was still on the board in the mid-late part of the second round. Still, if the Vikes didn't have to trade up and were only using their regular pick at #51 or whatever it was, I'd say it was an excellent pick.

If this is the best highlight video for Cook were in trouble.....BIG TROUBLE!

Were you watching the break down on NFL network? It was mainly showing him getting abused by someone in some practice, not sure if it was the senior bowl or what but this is pretty funny!

NFP Grade: 6.3

Scouting Report:
Chris Cook: No. 2, CB, 6-2, 210

Cook is a big, well-built corner who possesses impressive straight-line speed for a guy his size. However, he lacks ideal footwork and body control out of his back-pedal and has a tendency to open up his hips too quickly in off-coverage. He struggles to keep his feet under him when asked to break down in space. He lacks the ability to cleanly change directions and looks heavy-footed when trying to close on the ball. Doesn’t consistently trust his backpedal or ability to flip his hips when asked to turn and run down the field. Gives up a lot of cushion underneath and simply doesn’t have the change of direction skills to play in off-man coverage. However, he is very physical and does a good job using his length to get into the frames of opposing receivers and press off the line. Once he gets his hands on you he can control at the point of attack, maintain balance in coverage and is tough to separate from. Possesses a good first step for his size and also looks comfortable when asked to sit on routes in a cover two look and has the range to break on the football. Is a good tackle for the position and should also get some interest as a free safety prospect. Overall, Cook possesses a good feel in zone coverage and has the size/speed numbers to warrant consideration as a press corner, cover two corner or free safety.

I dont even know what to say. At least we have a CB with size an can play both cb and s. Common guys help me feel better about the pick...PLEEEEEEEZ!

From everything I've read it says he's *great* as a cover 2 corner so perhaps it's not as bad as we think.