Five Things to Know about Rams WR Brandin Cooks

Los Angeles made its move for another explosive playmaker this week, trading for Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks. The wideout will join Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp as the potential starters for 2018 and should add a dynamic, vertical presence to the receiving room.

Here are five things to know about the newest Ram:

1) He is one of the NFL’s most consistent receivers

Cooks was drafted by the Saints in 2014 as the 20th overall pick. Since then, the Oregon State product has developed into one of the most consistent wide receivers in the league — posting three consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving.

He is also one of just three active players to record at least 1,000 and at…