Last season, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert heavily targeted tight end Hunter Henry. Despite no longer being a part of the team, Herbert appears to be building a solid connection with Henry’s replacement, veteran Jared Cook.
Through two days at camp, Herbert has found Cook on multiple occasions during team drills. Yesterday, the two connected twice. Today, Herbert hit Cook for a 50+ yard touchdown pass.
Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi is not surprised they have already started intertwine with one another.
“Jared’s a very easy guy to throw to,” Lombardi said.
Cook spent the last two seasons with the Saints alongside Lombardi, who served the quarterbacks coach then. He had 80 catches for 1,209 yards and 16 touchdowns.
This season, Cook will provide a big frame in the middle of the field and in the red zone for Herbert. Given his familiarity with the offense and how much tight ends are catered to, Cook should some a high volume of targets.
QB Justin Herbert throws a pass to new #Chargers TE Jared Cook pic.twitter.com/GUbYKZwPtu
— ChargersCore (@ChargersCore) July 28, 2021
