Titans vs Rams: 7 Questions with Rams Talk, Norman Hightower

Joshua: Jared Cook had a rocky relationship with the Titans. After a debut performance when he had seven receptions for 141 yards and two touchdowns, Cook hasn’t scored a touchdown since then. Are the Rams getting what they expected from him with that big contract?

Oct 13, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; St. Louis Rams tight end Jared Cook (89) makes a reception during the third quarter as Houston Texans free safety Shiloh Keo (31) defends at Reliant Stadium. The Rams defeated the Texans 38-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Norman: Jared Cook is a talented tight end that improves our team. His production is nowhere near what we had hoped for. However, I don’t believe that he should be blamed for all of it. When a player gets the kind of contract that he did, of course you have expectations. Part of the problem is that the other receivers have not played to the level that they should be at. This makes it easier for the opposing defense to shut Cook down. I believe that signing him will pay off better next season, but we will see.