swede700 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, wcblack34 said: Get creative and find a way to keep your most talented players on the field. There was a lot of talk about 3 Safety looks this year. Additionally, Cam can play some CB in a pinch. That's probably the best way to handle it. You could potentially have Cam play some slot corner if Cine is ready and Harry has not retired. Once Harry retires, then it's Cine and Cam, but until then, they can make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 We saw plenty of reps during training camp with 3 safeties on the field. I would expect to see that when everyone is healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 hour ago, SemperFeist said: We saw plenty of reps during training camp with 3 safeties on the field. I would expect to see that when everyone is healthy. Especially when you're having health and depth issues at CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Captain Relax Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: This is Cooks' second dislocation in as many seasons. I don't know...maybe he should rest it for however long it takes, and start Mattison until he can go without a shoulder harness. Frankly, the Vikings don't miss much with Mattison in the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Well, let’s hope that Cook’s first game post dislocation this season is as good as host first game post dislocation last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Gotta get third downs figured out, but this is really promising 3 games into the Kevin O'Connell era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wundy Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 1 hour ago, JDBrocks said: Gotta get third downs figured out, but this is really promising 3 games into the Kevin O'Connell era. That's good data and shows the offense has been clicking fairly well but why does it feel like it has been so stagnant? How much is the Green Bay game inflating those numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Used to be one of Russ' favorite targets in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Alexander Mattison has served admirably as both a backup and replacement starter for Cook. In six career starts, Mattison has averaged 115.5 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. He surpassed 100 rushing yards in two of those games and posted over 90 rushing yards in four of his six starts. When and if Mattison signs to a new team next offseason, Minnesota will receive a compensatory third- or fourth-round pick for helping develop Mattison. The floor for a potential trade would have to involve at least a pick of that value. However, understanding Cook’s injury woes over his career, Mattison is the ultimate insurance policy for Cook and likely much more valuable than simply a mid-round draft capital. Ben Goessling: “Mattison will be a free agent after the season, and the Vikings got plenty of calls this summer from teams interested in trading for him. He remains on the roster as a complement and insurance policy for Cook, though, and even as Cook prepares to play against the Saints, the Lions game provided a reminder of why Mattison is still here." https://heavy.com/sports/minnesota-vikings/kirk-cousins-alexander-mattison-dalvin-cook/?fbclid=IwAR21TnwHXfw9tAFAsfLPpRp-nrm3RkqqeHwvbwUe4xVYUdWvIW1hQtFOEPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Would honestly take Mattison going forward over Cook given that he’s likely cheaper and should have a bit more longevity, especially with Cook’s injury history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: Would honestly take Mattison going forward over Cook given that he’s likely cheaper and should have a bit more longevity, especially with Cook’s injury history. I can't go with that. While it seems sound on it's face, I'm not sure I could fully trust Mattison being the lead option...while he's certainly solid, he's not dynamic. Either way, after this year, Dalvin's basically on a year-to-year deal, because his dead money drops significantly after this year. I think, just like lots of other veterans on the team, Dalvin will probably be around for 2023, but come 2024, it's over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, swede700 said: I can't go with that. While it seems sound on it's face, I'm not sure I could fully trust Mattison being the lead option...while he's certainly solid, he's not dynamic. Either way, after this year, Dalvin's basically on a year-to-year deal, because his dead money drops significantly after this year. I think, just like lots of other veterans on the team, Dalvin will probably be around for 2023, but come 2024, it's over. There are options behind Mattison like Chandler who could provide a bit of variety. I’ve always been impressed with Mattison’s ability to pick up yardage. While he isnt as flashy as Cook, it seems he’s always at a comparable YPC clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, vikingsrule said: There are options behind Mattison like Chandler who could provide a bit of variety. I’ve always been impressed with Mattison’s ability to pick up yardage. While he isnt as flashy as Cook, it seems he’s always at a comparable YPC clip. My best guess is that they'll just pick up someone in the draft next year who can fill that Mattison role, and then may split the carries with Chandler or Nwangwu in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Booth should be good with Nickerson cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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