Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 13, 2018
Cook: ‘We control what we control’
With changes in their offensive coaching, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook says he’s not worried with what is going on in the front office and instead says Minnesota’s confidence hasn’t deteriorated as they prepare for Week 15.
Daily Norseman Dec 10, 2018
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks: Second quarter discussion
We’re scoreless after a quarter, but the home team is threatening The final NFL game of Week 14 got underway at CenturyLink Field with the Seattle Seahawks winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half, meaning the Minnesota Vikings would get the football first. Sebastian Janikowski put his foot to the ball and Ameer Abdullah returned the kickoff to the Minnesota 23 for the Vikings’ first drive of the evening. Kirk Cousins led the Minnesota offense out onto the field, and got things started with a short run by Dalvin Cook. Cousins then rolled to his right and lofted one to...
12th Man Rising Dec 10, 2018
Seahawks better hope the Vikings keep forgetting to run Dalvin Cook
The Seahawks face a scary air attack from the Vikings. Hopefully Minnesota continues to forget they have a great weapon in their backfield, Dalvin Cook. The Seattle Seahawks certainly have enough to contend with tonight in their big matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings. The guys in purple feature two of the league’s premiere wide receivers […] Seahawks better hope the Vikings keep forgetting to run Dalvin Cook - 12th Man Rising - 12th Man Rising - A Seattle Seahawks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Twin Cities Dec 9, 2018
Vikings, Dalvin Cook fired up to face Seattle in only Monday game this season
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook keeps a board by his locker upon which he places adhesive-backed descriptions next to each game listed on the team’s schedule. He has used phrases this season of “Popcorn Ready Game,’’ “Statement Game” and “Bulletin Board Game.’’ For Monday’s game at Seattle, it reads simply: “MNF Game.’’ Cook grew up […]
ClutchPoints Dec 9, 2018
Vikings’ Dalvin Cook says ‘football ain’t your sport’ if you can’t get hyped for MNF game vs. Seahawks
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cooks thinks no one should have trouble getting hyped for Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Cook and company will hit the road for a huge NFC clash at CenturyLink Field on Monday Night Football, and the Vikings are in a situation where every game matters in terms of […] The post Vikings’ Dalvin Cook says ‘football ain’t your sport’ if you can’t get hyped for MNF game vs. Seahawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Dec 8, 2018
Vikings coaching staff wants to give Dalvin Cook more carries
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has taken on a modest role since his return from injury. However, that could change down the final stretch of the 2018 NFL season. Head coach Mike Zimmer was adamant about getting Cook more carries throughout the week. According to Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, offensive coordinator Joh […] The post Vikings coaching staff wants to give Dalvin Cook more carries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Twin Cities Dec 7, 2018
Vikings’ John DeFilippo: Dalvin Cook ‘absolutely’ needs more carries
The Vikings are hoping to turn Dalvin Cook loose. When the running back made his NFL debut last season, he had games of 22 carries for 127 yards and 27 attempts for 97 yards in his first three outings. Then he tore a knee ligament and missed the rest of the season. Since returning this […]
Daily Norseman Dec 6, 2018
Minnesota Vikings News and Links, December 6th, 2018
Thorsday Open Thread Good Morning! Shoutout again to Skoldiers for dropping a thread while Fishin’ and I were working on Tuesday, we’ll try not let than become a regular occurrence. Regarding our offensive coordinator, although I’m one of the fastest pitchfork sharpeners out there I think he needs time, now whether that amount of time ends after this season or at the end of another season isn’t up to me. A better offensive line, actual 3rd WR and a fully health Dalvin Cook all go a long way to cure what ails the Vikings offense. While we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to...
ClutchPoints Dec 3, 2018
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook says not ‘surprised’ by lack of carries
Through the course of the first 13 weeks of the season, the Minnesota Vikings have had a lack of production from their running game that has made their offense quite pass heavy in the process. Despite the return of second-year running back Dalvin Cook in the backfield, it has translated to a more steady workload […] The post Vikings RB Dalvin Cook says not ‘surprised’ by lack of carries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Daily Norseman Dec 2, 2018
Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots: Third quarter discussion
It’s a three-point game at the half at Gillette Stadium. Trailing the New England Patriots 7-0 after the first quarter of play, the Minnesota Vikings started the second quarter facing a 2nd-and-12 from their own 22-yard line. Kirk Cousins connected with C.J. Ham to make it a 3rd-and-6, but Cousins was then flushed out of the pocket by Trey Flowers and threw short of Dalvin Cook to end the drive. Matt Wile came in to punt it away, and the punt was returned by Julian Edelman to the New England 31-yard line for the next possession for Tom Brady and company. Rex Burkhead carried for a 10-yard...
Daily Norseman Dec 2, 2018
Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots: Second quarter discussion
The Vikings trail after fifteen minutes, and it hasn’t been particularly pretty. To get things started for America’s Game of the Week, the Minnesota Vikings lost the coin toss to the New England Patriots. New England elected to defer to the second half, meaning that the Vikings got the football to start things out. The kick from Stephen Gostkowski went into the end zone for a touchback, giving the Vikings the ball at their own 25. Kirk Cousins led the Vikings out onto the field, and threw incomplete to Dalvin Cook to start things off. A short run by Cook brought up a third-and-long...
Daily Norseman Dec 1, 2018
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Climbing The Pocket: Episode 121 [Vikings vs Patriots Preview]
In this episode: NFL Talk Reuben Foster Fiasco Baker Mayfield vs Hue Jackson Vikings Talk Packers Game Recap Kirk Cousins Game Ball Vikings Injury Report Andrew Sendejo to IR Stefon Diggs knee injury Are we about to go on a run? New England Game Preview New England a good matchup for the Vikings? Vikings Offensive Keys Vikings Defensive Keys Blitzing Tom Brady? Vikings Settling In On Defense Bold Prediction/Score Prediction Myles - Tom Brady under 150 yards; 20-16 Patriots JR - Dalvin Cook 100 rushing yards; 24-20 Patriots Jayson - Kirk Cousins over 300 yards and 3 TDs; 22-21...
Vikings Territory Nov 29, 2018
Why Dalvin Cook Might Just Be the Best Player on the Vikings’ Offense
If you were to ask the Vikings’ coaching staff who they think the best player on the Vikings’ offense is, who would you guess they would say? Maybe Adam Thielen, the all-pro wide receiver who is currently PFF’s #1 WR? Or maybe Stefon Diggs, the WR who draws the defensive attention to set up Thielen’s … The post Why Dalvin Cook Might Just Be the Best Player on the Vikings’ Offense appeared first on Vikings Territory.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 28, 2018
Cook says clock control is critical against New England
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook says that Minnesota was effective in controlling the clock against Green Bay and that they must do the same against the Patriots in Week 13.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 28, 2018
Listen: Vikings seek 2018 statement win vs. Patriots on the road
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a couple key Vikings ties to the Patriots ahead of Sunday's game in New England. (2:00) Are Patriots using Cordarrelle Patterson better than Vikings? (10:00) On similarities between Mike Zimmer and Bill Belichick. (20:00) The Vikings need more Dalvin Cook in the passing game. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on underrated Vikings, Trae Waynes' future and more.
