*Homecoming Series – Part 1

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This series is designed to look at players who left before their contract is up, and their hopes and anticipations for their return to their original team.

While preseason games mean little, it’s not hard to circle the Wraiths @ Sabercats as possible point of drama in preseason week 2. Former Sabercat turned Wraith Bailey Cook is returning to the grass in San Jose but this time wearing the blue and grey of Yellowknife.

For those who missed the drama last year, here’s a quick recap. Sabercats started strong and then the season went sideways, with 5 weeks left, linebacker and leader AC Hackett was traded to the wraiths for a conditional pick and young linebacker of Luke Chunk. Bailey Cook, the star wideout for the team asked for a trade as well, the team obliged and Cook followed Hackett. The wraiths hoped for post season success and the Sabercats were hoping for young leadership.

It’s going to be interesting to see what happens when the Wraiths go to San Jose, but I sat down with Bailey Cook to see what his thoughts were about the upcoming return.

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Returning will be quite fun actually. I miss San Jose a bit, the fans were so welcoming. Of course, my fans in Yellowknife are just as welcoming, but in a different way. I guess, because I started in San Jose, it will always feel like home.

It is fair to say, he was the prodigal son of San Jose, as during his second season he was leading the league in Touchdowns and easily becoming one of the most formidable wide receivers to cover. Now, he sits starting opposite one of the greatest wide receivers to ever grace the game; Josh Garden. When asked about what he thinks the fans will think of him, Cook had this to say,

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I'm hoping to get a good reception, or none at all, but I know that won't likely be the case. I wish fans could see that it was purely a football move, and had nothing against the city or the team!

Finally, when his former teammates, Cook had this to say:

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I think they will like the challenge and appreciate the sportsmanship I always bring to the table. No matter where we were, its all about where we are at this moment. I'm going to approach this like I would any other football game. I, personally, will enjoy seeing my old teammates again!

What match up to watch this preseason game? Well, Cook put it best:

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After all those reps in practice, I'm ready to go up against John Canton. I presume he will be matched up with me, so I am more than prepared for his coverage style. And no, there's nobody I don't want to face!

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