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“The things I do coming out of the backfield, the things I do in between the tackles, I block, I pretty much do it all,” Cook propagated. “I don’t have to come off the field. I think some guys just don’t do as much as I do, and I think that’s why I’m today’s (top) back.” Cook, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, also expressed his love for Minnesota and said he would like to be with the Vikings long-term. The issue with Cook, however, isn't ability, but rather availability. A shoulder injury last season cost him two full games and forced him to leave two others early. He's never played in a full season and has already missed 19-of-48 contests in his career. On the flip side, the former second-round pick was one of only two players last season (Christian McCaffrey) to finish with at least 1,000 rushing yards, 500 receiving yards, and a 4.5 yards per carry average. Cook will turn 25 in August.

Cook averaged 19.0 FanDuel points (RB3) and 118.1 offensive yards over 14 games while totaling 13 touchdowns. His 5.5 yards per touch was fourth-most among the 20 running backs with 200-plus touches. Cook also added the fourth-most Rushing Net Expected Points per play in that same group.