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NFL free agency 2019: Top 50 available players

By Conor Myles

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) lines up before the snap during the NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans on December 31, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 2: Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is knocked about of bounds after rushing up the field during the first quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (Photo by Aric Crabb/Digital First Media/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 2: Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook is knocked about of bounds after rushing up the field during the first quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (Photo by Aric Crabb/Digital First Media/Bay Area News via Getty Images) /

39. Jared Cook, TE

Cook enters free agency as the best tight end to hit the open market. The 31-year-old is coming off his best of his 10 seasons in the league, with 68 receptions on 101 targets for 896 yards and six touchdowns. His efforts rewarded him with his first Pro Bowl berth.

Cook proved to be the favorite target for Oakland Raiders quarterback, Derek Carr, after all the team’s turnover at the wide receiver position. The knock on Cook is drops; accredited with nine, that ties him for the third-most in the NFL.

The Raiders would be wise to keep Cook and continue the success of the connection he has with Carr if he’s the quarterback they do opt to roll with going into next year. They should see competition from tight end-needy teams like the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, and perhaps the New England Patriots if Rob Gronkowski does decide to retire after Super Bowl 53.

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