On Tuesday, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook took the field for the first time with his new team, the New York Jets. Cook, who signed a four-year, $63 million deal with the Jets in March, is expected to be a major contributor to the team’s offense this season.
Cook has been one of the NFL’s most productive running backs since entering the league in 2017. He has rushed for over 4,000 yards and scored 32 touchdowns in his four seasons with the Vikings. He also added 1,135 receiving yards and six touchdowns through the air. Cook is coming off a career-best 1,135-yard season in 2020, and he is expected to be a major part of the Jets’ offense this year.
The Jets have been looking to upgrade their running game for some time, and they believe that Cook is the answer. He is expected to be the team’s primary ball carrier and should get plenty of touches in the passing game as well. The Jets are hoping that Cook can help them improve their rushing attack, which ranked near the bottom of the league last season.
Cook is also expected to help the Jets in other ways. He is a leader on and off the field and should help bring stability to the locker room. He is also an excellent pass protector, which should help keep quarterback Sam Darnold upright in the pocket.
Cook’s addition to the Jets is a major move for the team, and it could pay huge dividends this season. He is a talented runner and receiver who should be a major part of the team’s offense. The Jets are hoping that Cook can help them improve their rushing attack and provide stability in the locker room. If he can do that, then the Jets could be in for a successful 2021 season.
