soflavike wrote:While I was hoping for more OL help in the 2nd round, Dalvin Cook is a pretty good receiver out of the backfield and was a proven playmaker at FSU. I'm excited at the potential. He could even be a dangerous KR, for which we have a vacancy in the roster.
Could have done much worse. Let's see what the kid's got.
I think their 5th round pick Adams has the KR position locked up now. I doubt they would use their starting running back at KR anyway.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 12:30 pm
by CbusVikesFan
Speaking of pass catching/screens if he could be a good as Robert Smith at it then we'll have something. Although I feel that screens are not as successful as they used to be.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 1:45 pm
by dead_poet
CbusVikesFan wrote:Although I feel that screens are not as successful as they used to be.
They're easier for teams now that Winfield retired.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:01 pm
by CbusVikesFan
dead_poet wrote:
They're easier for teams now that Winfield retired.
Yes, good one.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:28 pm
by SidestreamFB Pete
CbusVikesFan wrote:
Yes, good one.
In-division I think the screens can be pretty effective, assuming they get creative with them. We have some good slot options in Diggs, Hodges and a few other players. I don't think the Bears, Lions and Packers have the luxury of putting a good corner in the nickel to focus on Cook. The Bears have a pretty underrated LB core that could cause problems, but the Packers' and Lions' are suspect.
Either way, Cook isn't just a screen-back. With these two new run-blocking tackles, we should be able to create some off-tackle lanes very effectively and be > .500 in the NFC North just on the merit of an improved run-game and solid defense.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 3:53 pm
by CbusVikesFan
Elflien is a great pull run blocker too. That should enhance those plays.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 11:05 am
by J. Kapp 11
Interesting line from Sports Illustrated's MMQB today:
Vikings prediction in 10 words or less: By Halloween, Cook will be a top-five NFL back.
It's part of Peter King's preseason NFL power rankings. He has the Vikings 16th, which is about where they belong.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 9:00 pm
by dead_poet
J. Kapp 11 wrote:Interesting line from Sports Illustrated's MMQB today: Read the full article.
It's part of Peter King's preseason NFL power rankings. He has the Vikings 16th, which is about where they belong.
Agree with the ranking. Whew with the Cook prediction.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 9:23 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
J. Kapp 11 wrote:Interesting line from Sports Illustrated's MMQB today: Read the full article.
It's part of Peter King's preseason NFL power rankings. He has the Vikings 16th, which is about where they belong.
Dalvin Cook sure is generating a lot of hype for a second round rookie. Moreover, a rookie who has yet to take an NFL snap and is running behind what projects to a sub-par offensive line.
It's been 10 years, so maybe I mis-remembering, but, I never recalled this much hype surrounding future HOF Adrian Peterson when we drafted him.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 3:52 pm
by S197
Interesting breakdown of the 2016 trade with Miami. Initial trade:
That is impressive. I can see at least 4 of those picks having an impact on the team in the next year or two.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:06 pm
by 808vikingsfan
Nice pre draft scouting report of Dalvin Cook
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 11:04 pm
by allday1991
808vikingsfan wrote:Nice pre draft scouting report of Dalvin Cook
Not great at short yardage. Same with Murray whos biggest knock is not playing to his size, and McKinnon was never a power runner either. With all the being said, do you think it would be a smart move to pick up a very non-expensive short yardage back and get rid of McKinnon?
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:28 am
by 808vikingsfan
allday1991 wrote:
Not great at short yardage. Same with Murray whos biggest knock is not playing to his size, and McKinnon was never a power runner either. With all the being said, do you think it would be a smart move to pick up a very non-expensive short yardage back and get rid of McKinnon?
I thought Murray's strengths were pass blocking and short yardage?
Latavius Murray proved to be rather adept at converting short yardage situations. The 6'3", 230-pound Raider rushed for 23 first downs from two yards out or less bulldozing ahead to move the chains.
Re: Vikings select RB Dalvin Cook, Florida St.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:50 am
by Cliff
Seems like they're going for an upgraded version of McKinnon/Asiata.
