Raiders reserve quarterback Connor Cook lofted a pass high enough to float over a linebacker, with proper arc to fall in front of a charging safety and into Griff Whalen’s waiting arms.
That’s exactly how you’d draw it up, from decision to accurate pass to completion that gained significant yards.
The same can be said of a strike to Martavis Bryant a few reps later in Wednesday’s joint practice with the Lions, when Cook launched a deep shot that capitalized on Bryant’s coverage-busting speed and reached him in stride for an easy touchdown .
Those moments have been relatively rare during since the Raiders traded up to draft Cook in 2016’s fourth round.