Credit: Mark Hoffman
Green Bay — Jared Cook felt the "sharp" pain in the bottom of his foot around the third week of organized team activities, and he kept running. Kept cutting. Kept practicing.
The Green Bay Packers' new tight end didn't think his injury was serious. He still doesn't. Cook said he practiced for "about a week" before letting his team's medical staff know. So, yes, Cook was surprised when team doctors suggested "preventative" surgery. Though, Cook said, he made the final decision.
Better to go under the knife in late June than early November.