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Dylan Cook. What makes him so good?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Joel Buchsbaum, Dec 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM.

  1. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    I have a saying . Three times in a row is not a fluke. And in these three games Cook faced a good DE, a pro bowl DE, and a future hall of fame DE. All three men are in their primes. As such Cook not only started three games at Left Tackle, he played the elite competition.

    Currently signed until after the 2026 season ends. He is quickly becoming one of my favorite Steelers.


    Tomlin is starting Cook, not from his good judgment, not from watching Cook play in camp, the pre season and the regular season practices, but because injuries have hit the players in front of him. Tomlin and his hires at OC and OL coach have some explaining to do as to why they did not recognize such a talent sooner.


    What makes Cook so good? Well, I think he is a smart player. He moves his feet well, sticks to his man well, and may have elite grip strength. He seems to play the angles of blocking well, knows how to use his arms and when to anchor. Do I think he is a star player? No, but I think he is a good starting left tackle.

    And that is most welcome.
     
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  2. Pappy928

    Pappy928 Well-Known Member

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    Can he run routes?
     
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  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Happy Holidays

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    @Joel Buchsbaum@Joel Buchsbaum you already have a Cook post going

    Is there something extra you are looking for here

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  4. Robert

    Robert Well-Known Member

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    Don't underestimate the mental part. Drive. He has gotten his chance and he is giving it his all. He is playing himself into a starting spot for next year. If not with us, with someone else. He is on a 2 year minimum pay contract right now.
     
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  5. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    He can fkn play QB!!!!
     
  6. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Those eyes need to be more bloodshot
    everything else so true
     
  7. Joel Buchsbaum

    Joel Buchsbaum Well-Known Member

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    Are you triggered by my posting? You can add to my post your powers of observation if you can by focusing on the subject material. IE, What makes Cook so good? In fact, go ahead and do so. Now unless you own the site, or are the administrator, please allow them to police the board. Besides owners of web sites like activity.
     
  8. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Oh yeah, that 1$ for something or something that's been mentioned
     
  9. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Happy Holidays

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    I looked
     
  10. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    And next season he will be back on the bench behind Broderick Jones.
     
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  11. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    He needs true open competition in camp
    and yes a 4 year.....
     
  12. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    I don't know how good he is, but at least with Cook I see technique... Broderick Jones not so much.
     
  13. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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  14. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    This.


    Myles Garrett put BTA to Cook.
     
  15. MojoUW

    MojoUW Well-Known Member

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    He ain't got no distractions
    Can't hear those buzzers and bells,
    Don't see lights a-flashin'
    Plays by sense of smell.
     
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  16. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    Pay the man
     
  17. santeesteel

    santeesteel

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    Great song from my favorite album!
     

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