Former MSU quarterback and current NFL prospect Connor Cook was featured on ESPN analyst Jon Gruden's "QB Camp" and was questioned about leadership concerns, elaborated on MSU's dynamic red-zone offense and was dubbed a "gunslinger" by Gruden, which Cook said was "one of the best compliments I think I have ever had."
The former Super Bowl-winning NFL coach uses his "QB Camp" segments to critique potential NFL quarterbacks. Cook is one of seven quarterbacks featured, and the list includes fellow Big Ten quarterbacks Christian Hackenberg of Penn State University and Cardale Jones of Ohio State University.
Cook was adamant about why he feels he is the best quarterback in the draft and seemed puzzled as to why general managers of NFL teams feel differently.
"I think, in my eyes, I meet every requirement that you would want in drafting a quarterback," Cook said. "Senior. Graduated. Have over 30 wins. Have started for three years. Have played in big-time games. Operated in a pro-style system."
Gruden praised Cook and said his mentality is different from any other quarterback he has seen during his sessions. He also praised MSU's play-calling and his execution of turning broken plays into positive gains.
"You're (in) an aggressive offense, you're an aggressive quarterback," Gruden said.
The videos of Cook and Gruden can be accessed through these links:
Gruden/Cook talk leadership concerns
Gruden/ Cook talk "gunslinger" label
Cook breaks down MSU red-zone offense
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