Cooks goes from catching passes through the air, to flying in it himself.
FRISCO, Texas — Looking back into the blue sky as Dak Prescott’s pass rose high along the right sideline during a Dallas Cowboys minicamp practice, Brandin Cooks sensed he needed to pick up speed.
His head went down. His legs powerfully churned as the rest of his body remained calm. Within a blink of an eye, he accelerated away from a defender and made the long catch. It was a sign that his greatest physical trait — his ability to fly — remained, even as he is entering his 11th NFL season.