Report: 49ers’ Baalke Sees Connor Cook as Best QB in the Draft
Connor Cook isn't at the top of the list of quarterbacks available in this spring's NFL draft. The former Michigan State standout is a likely second- or even third-round pick, behind this year's class leaders Jared Goff of Cal, Carson Wentz of North Dakota State and Paxton Lynch of Memphis. Cook is among the second tier of prospects that includes Christian Hackenberg of Penn State and Dak Prescott of Mississippi State.But one report this week indicates Cook is a favorite of 49ers general manager Trent Baalke.Longtime NFL reporter Jason Cole of Bleacher Report said this week, following the quarterback workouts and interviews at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, that Baalke "has put a priority on Cook."Cole noted that Baalke likes Cook despite criticism of the quarterback's "personality, difficulties" and the fact he "didn't throw the ball all that well during drills on Saturday (at the Combine).""The fact is, Cook had a shoulder injury going into the Combine, and that's one of the reasons he didn't throw as well," Cole said. Cole noted that Baalke not only likes Cook's ability, but likes "the value" of being able to draft Cook in the second or third round while not sacrificing his...
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