Top 5 landing spots for RB Dalvin Cook
Dalvin Cook is a highly efficient RB who was recently released by the Minnesota Vikings over contract issues.
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Dalvin Cook is one of the premier running backs in the NFL who has just crash-landed in the free-agency market. Cook nearly spent his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings.
Now, the 28-year-old has been released by the Vikings due to various contractual issues. It is reported that the quality RB wanted around $14 million in salary. However, the Vikings weren’t willing to offer more than $11 million.
There are many teams in the NFL that will greatly benefit from signing one of the best RBs in the league. On the other hand, Cook will have many options to choose from due to the quality stats he has racked up during his time with the Vikings. Dalvin Cook played for six seasons in Minnesota. During that period, he became one of their best players and recorded over 5,993 running yards, 1,793 receiving yards, and a total of 52 touchdowns. Cook is considered extremely successful by RB standards, and any team will try their best to accommodate him.
Recently, Cook was asked about his next landing spot and he had an interesting answer. The former Vikings RB wants to play with free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins and bring the Lombardi Trophy to the team they play for. However, Hopkins has still not commented on the situation.
With many teams eyeing his signature, the top 5 teams that would greatly benefit from having RB Dalvin Cook on their team, including one obvious answer, are given below.
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1. Miami Dolphins
Dalvin Cook and the city of Miami go way back. The 28-year-old is a native of Miami, and the Dolphins seem like an obvious choice for him. Firstly, the Dolphins seriously lack a quality RB and have been scavenging the market for one.
On the other hand, the Miami-based team is also in good financial condition to support Cook’s extravagant salary demands. They have around $13.8 million in cap space and can squeeze in even more if required.
Cool will combine with Raheem Mostert, who’s heavily injury-prone. However, they can still establish a decent partnership. Oddsmakers have suggested that Cook has the highest probability of signing with the Dolphins. Their HC, Mike McDaniel, is also an offensive-minded coach who will use Dalvin Cook to his full capability.
2. Denver Broncos
The second team on the cards is the Denver Broncos who have seriously revamped their structure this offseason. After a terrible performance last season, the new management has brought in legendary HC Sean Payton.
Payton hopes to have an immediate impact on the team, and his first option will be to provide Russell Wilson with much-needed reinforcements. Although the Broncos have a decent RB in Javonte Williams, who is currently their franchise RB, they can greatly benefit from signing Dalvin Cook.
The Broncos can turn themselves into serious competitors next season if they acquire Dalvin Cook. Wilson’s partnership with the 28-year-old can be beneficial for the team and can provide a fruitful outcome.
3. New York Jets
The Jets have been in another gear altogether since signing veteran Aaron Rodgers. The team wants to win big and quickly. To make that happen, they have added reinforcements in WR Allen Lazard from the Green Bay Packers.
However, the addition of Dalvin Cook can take their squad to another level. The Jets are seriously looking to challenge for the division title and take their place in the playoffs after 20 years.
Cook’s signing can help them achieve that and much more. The 28-year-old RB has also shown the desire to lift the Lombardi Trophy once in his career, and Rodgers can help him achieve that. However, the odds of Cook signing for the New York-based team are significantly low, but not impossible.
4. Dallas Cowboys
Dalvin Cook would love to play for a historic team like the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have a great legacy but have been disappointing in recent history.
Interestingly, they look to change that this season and have even adopted a new running system instead of their old passing one. With the new system, Cook can flourish with the squad and help them challenge the iconic NFL Super Bowl.
The Cowboys are serious contenders next year, as they have the best defense in the league and their offense has improved significantly. If the former Vikings RB wants to lift the Lombardi Trophy, then this is the place to be.
5. Buffalo Bills
The Bills have turned out to be serious contenders in recent years due to their great players, including QB Josh Allen and WR Stefon Diggs. However, Diggs is reportedly unsettled with the team and may look for a place elsewhere.
This situation can force Bills’ hands and can make them sign an unconventional player like RB Dalvin Cook. The 28-year-old can be of great use to them and can form an effective partnership with Allen. However, the odds of that happening are really low and the above-mentioned team will probably sign the RB before the Bills do.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalvin Cook a free agent?
Yes, Cook is a free agent after he was released by the Vikings quite recently.
Did Dalvin Cook have surgery?
The 28-year-old RB had to go through surgery for the repair of a torn labrum of his injured shoulder.
Which college is Dalvin Cook from?
Cook went to Florida State University and after that was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings.
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