RB Dalvin Cook, Free Agent (1 Viewer)

[Faust]

Jets RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) returned to practice.

This marks Cook’s first practice with the Jets since the team signed him back on August 14th. Cook is expected to provide a veteran presence to the Jets’ backfield and is added insurance for second-year back Breece Hall, who is returning from a torn ACL. While Hall appears to be in line to play in Week 1 against the Bills, the Jets could opt to take things easy with him out of the gate. Cook provides the Jets with another three-down skillset, even if he has started to show signs of a decline in recent years.

 

[Faust]

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is “a full go” for Week 1 against the Bills and will not be limited in practice.

Cook returned to practice last week and has reportedly responded well to his first action of the offseason. The newly-minted Jets running back is expected to be ready to go for Week 1’s matchup against the Bills, and could be in for a heavy workload as the Jets also look to get Breece Hall back into the mix. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Cook hold a slight edge in the backfield touches early on, but Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses.

 

[LawFitz]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

 

[ohio#1eaglesfan]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

If history has taught us anything Cook will dislocate his shoulder for another consecutive season.

 

[Pots]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

If history has taught us anything Cook will dislocate his shoulder for another consecutive season.

History has taught me trying to predict injuries is a fool's errand.

 

[ohio#1eaglesfan]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

If history has taught us anything Cook will dislocate his shoulder for another consecutive season.

History has taught me trying to predict injuries is a fool's errand.

The only one I predicted last year was Elijah Mitchell and I was right

 

[Ardbeg4ever]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

If history has taught us anything Cook will dislocate his shoulder for another consecutive season.

History has taught me trying to predict injuries is a fool's errand.

Will Fuller's hammy would like to disagree with you...

 

[Faust]

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Dalvin Cook is expected to get “the bulk of the carries for the New York Jets at least during the early part of the season.”

Much to the chagrin of Breece Hall drafters, Rapoport specifically said Cook would be seeing that workload early in the season as opposed to just Week 1. Rapoport also noted that the Jets plan to be “extremely smart and safe” with Hall. The news boosts Cook firmly into the RB2 ranks while sinking all deep into FLEX territory. Fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach with Hall until further notice.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

 

[JohnnyU]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

Paradise isn’t a word I wouldn’t use to describe his situation.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

Paradise isn’t a word I wouldn’t use to describe his situation.

He signed the contract. I assume he knew who the Jets were. (No offense, Jets fans)

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

Paradise isn’t a word I wouldn’t use to describe his situation.

He signed the contract. I assume he knew who the Jets were. (No offense, Jets fans)

My original reaction was that his contract is incentive laden and maybe he has a right to be upset at his usage. Then I looked and he has a $400k incentive for a 1250 yard season and another $400k for a 1500 yard season and $205k per playoff win if he hit 1250 yards. I don' think those were reasonable goals from the get go, but yeah, Jets.

 

[VikingFrog]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

Paradise isn’t a word I wouldn’t use to describe his situation.

He signed the contract. I assume he knew who the Jets were. (No offense, Jets fans)

Do you mean no offense or no offense?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ruh roh - trouble in paradise. Cook unhappy - wants a trade.

Paradise isn’t a word I wouldn’t use to describe his situation.

He signed the contract. I assume he knew who the Jets were. (No offense, Jets fans)

Do you mean no offense or no offense?

Yes?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Then I looked and he has a $400k incentive for a 1250 yard season and another $400k for a 1500 yard season and $205k per playoff win if he hit 1250 yards

IIRC we were all skeptical about those incentives from the jump, but maybe Cook thought Hall wasn’t coming back?

 

[JohnnyU]

Then I looked and he has a $400k incentive for a 1250 yard season and another $400k for a 1500 yard season and $205k per playoff win if he hit 1250 yards

IIRC we were all skeptical about those incentives from the jump, but maybe Cook thought Hall wasn’t coming back?

I thought that as well, or at least not that fast.

 

[Dez]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

This didn't age well

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

This didn't age well

We all have our bad takes. No need to let them define you.

 

[LawFitz]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

This didn't age well

Nope. Not at all. Now bring up my posts that did, or at least yours that didn't.

 

[kface]

Hall will likely regain the lead role as the season progresses

This is certainly the prevailing narrative, but I'm not convinced it's anywhere near set. More than a decent chance the wily vet strangle holds the position, at least at a 1a level to Hall's 1b, IF Dalvin is/remains healthy. Dude played the entire season last year with a busted shoulder and peeps seem to not consider that at all when downgrading him based on 'advanced metrics.' Time will tell, and I'm not advocating taking Dalvin ahead of Hall, but while it might surprise some, it wouldn't shock me in the slightest if Dalvin has an RB1 year this season, playing alongside his long-time rival QB. Dude is 28, not 32.

This didn't age well

Nope. Not at all. Now bring up my posts that did, or at least yours that didn't.

Hey i guess wrong in here as well. Cook looks, well cooked. We all have bad takes

 

[Bri]

He's not wrong that he always needed the carries to get rolling.
It seems like he's trying to stay professional about it. I'm sure Aaron has talked to him and they'll need to see what their assistant GM thinks.

I would not trade a bunch for Henry if Cook is available for peanuts. Those two and Chubb were the best for years.

 

[JohnnyU]

Perhaps he needs to understand his new role in the NFL and it isn't 20 carries a game any longer.

 

[Faust]

ESPN reports Dalvin Cook is talking to the Jets about being traded before the NFL’s October 31 trade deadline.

Cook, 28, who signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Jets this summer, has had his role severely reduced in recent weeks as the team commits to Breece Hall as a workhorse back. “It’s something I can’t control, that my name is being floated around in trade rumors,” Cook said. “It might be a good thing. Maybe [it’s] a bad thing.” With 109 yards on 39 rushes this season, Cook said he just needs more carries to get back to the Pro Bowl form of his time with the Vikings. “If you watch my career, the type of back I am, I get better and better as the game goes on,” he said. Perhaps the Vikings — with the worst running back room in the NFL — would be interested in reacquiring Cook in the coming days. Either way, the Jets backfield belongs to Hall.

 

[Biabreakable]

I am a huge fan of Cook and as a Vikings fan a big critic of the GM of the Vikings, but as things look right now I can't fault their decision to move on from Cook and I am not even sure he would be a significant upgrade for the Vikings now.

His role as a bell cow RB that he is talking about needing doesn't really exist with the Vikings anymore either. I think their offense has better options.

Somewhat painful for me to say that and I wish Dalvin Cook the best, but I think this is how it is now.

Yes he is likely still better than Mattison or Akers but not for the price or the direction the Vikings offense wants to go.

 

[Brunell4MVP]

RBs on their second contract ... usually a bad move. It's not the mileage they got in the first 4-5 years of the NFL. It's that plus the mileage in 4 years of HS and 3-4 years of college. 12 years of taking a beating.

 

[Smack Tripper]

ESPN reports Dalvin Cook is talking to the Jets about being traded before the NFL’s October 31 trade deadline.

Cook, 28, who signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Jets this summer, has had his role severely reduced in recent weeks as the team commits to Breece Hall as a workhorse back. “It’s something I can’t control, that my name is being floated around in trade rumors,” Cook said. “It might be a good thing. Maybe [it’s] a bad thing.” With 109 yards on 39 rushes this season, Cook said he just needs more carries to get back to the Pro Bowl form of his time with the Vikings. “If you watch my career, the type of back I am, I get better and better as the game goes on,” he said. Perhaps the Vikings — with the worst running back room in the NFL — would be interested in reacquiring Cook in the coming days. Either way, the Jets backfield belongs to Hall.

Hard to imagine anyone wanting him at that number

If they cut him I"m not even sure he gets work, no life left there

 

[massraider]

He signed the contract. I assume he knew who the Jets were. (No offense, Jets fans)

I'm not sure he knows who Dalvin Cook is.

I should say, 2023 Dalvin Cook

 

[menobrown]

I was speculating after like week 2 or 3 they might cut him because so much of his contract is tied into weekly roster bonus. Turns out most of that weekly roster bonus is guaranteed, was a strange way to draw up his contract. They can save about $70K per game they don't activate him but I don't think that's enough to make any decisions around.

I've also been speculating for weeks he might get traded and the Ravens would have to pay someone to take him. I think that's still very possible.

They admitted the mistake with Hardman and I expect they will here as well.

I'm also not so sure he's as done as everyone is saying. Declined yes, but not done. Saw a stat the other day and the 3 of the top 5 RB's with the lowest explosive rates in the league had something in common. Those there are Dalvin, Taylor and Jacobs and that thing in common is zero to very little training camp. The other two RB's on that list are just sorry, Breida and Jamaal.

 

[FarFromHome]

Your telling me Cook isn't handling being a back up rb well? Shocker. Ha ha

 

[JohnnyU]

Your telling me Cook isn't handling being a back up rb well? Shocker. Ha ha

"You're" correct.

 

[Rubi]

Back to Minny. Perfect fit.

 

[Faust]

Jets head coach Robert Saleh said getting more touches for Dalvin Cook is “a priority.”

said Cook’s legs remain “alive” and the team would try to manufacture more touches for the veteran headed into Week 11’s game against the Bills. Cook, with 11 rushing attempts over the past four games, has all but vanished with Breece Hall taking over as the Jets’ workhorse back. The Zach Wilson-led Jets have been weirdly pass-heavy over the past few games. Perhaps more carries for Hall and Cook will correct that error.

 

[Balco]

Is this the end? Or does he still deserve a roster spot in a dynasty league?

 

[Balco]

Jets are disaster but he really fell off a cliff (3.2 ypc). Obviously won’t be signed to be a lead back but with consistent touches on a good team, can he become fantasy relevant again? Part of me thinks he will sign with Bills to back up his brother.

 

[JohnnyU]

Is this the end? Or does he still deserve a roster spot in a dynasty league?

:TOAST:

 

[Kiddnets]

Ive had him for a long run in dynasty - he's WW fodder if he even continues.

 

[FarFromHome]

Done at 28? Who knows. I feel I'm gonna have a lot of Dalvin Cook on the back end of my rosters next year.

 

[JohnnyU]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

 

[menobrown]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

Ha, I was literally just typing that when I saw this thread bumped I assumed he got waived.

Thought it would happen sooner, had been speculating on it for weeks.

He is now free to sign with a playoff team, right?

 

[JohnnyU]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

Ha, I was literally just typing that when I saw this thread bumped I assumed he got waived.

Thought it would happen sooner, had been speculating on it for weeks.

He is now free to sign with a playoff team, right?

It wouldn't shock me if no one signed him.

 

[menobrown]

Is this the end? Or does he still deserve a roster spot in a dynasty league?

My leagues are smaller roster size, most of which require us to cut down to 16 players by end of the March. So he's probably not going to stick on a roster of mine though I always do my due diligence and wait till last moment and I'll wait and see if/where he signs in FA.

Over the last 5+ years the fantasy success rate of 29+ year old RB's is meager. Henry this year is the only one I can think of that was an actual workhorse over his career which I bring up because I think it's a component of both age and wear. Mostert broke every model I use to predict age/effectiveness this season but he's an outlier in every way and his usage has never been high. Same for McKinnon last year who got on a nice run, was mainly goal/line receiving work and not so much a good season as a good run.

If I go back more like in a 10 year span you have Adrian Peterson who had some good seasons. Just not much production at RB at this age.

Saying all that I think Dalvin essentially taking almost a whole year off with his lack of usage could be a big factor in helping propel him to some success and I thought he was looking better late in the season.

I'm not ready to say he can't give another year in the right spot.

 

[menobrown]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

Ha, I was literally just typing that when I saw this thread bumped I assumed he got waived.

Thought it would happen sooner, had been speculating on it for weeks.

He is now free to sign with a playoff team, right?

It wouldn't shock me if no one signed him.

Maybe not, I'm old enough to remember when they told us that Zach Ertz wanted to get his release so he could sign with a contender.

 

[menobrown]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

Ha, I was literally just typing that when I saw this thread bumped I assumed he got waived.

Thought it would happen sooner, had been speculating on it for weeks.

He is now free to sign with a playoff team, right?

It wouldn't shock me if no one signed him.

Just read where he gave up his remaining guarantees to facilitate a release. If true by my math he gave up $275-350K. I'd be surprised if he gave that up without thinking he can land a spot.

I think he's going to sign in Dallas or Miami if there is more to Mosterts injuries.

 

[travdogg]

I'm gonna go the other way on this, and say I think its 50-50 Dalvin Cook is in the NFL in 2024. He just doesn't have the quickness anymore, and he isn't a good enough receiver or short yardage runner to make his hay as a specialist. I don't see him landing in a situation better than the one he had this season.

As for the playoffs, I don't know that he'd be better than what Miami has, even if Mostert is surprisingly out for the season. He's probably better than Deuce Vaughn if Dowdle is out for a while, but I think Dowdle is better than Cook at this point.

Other rumored teams are: KC (don't see Cook as better than CEH, Reid does love his vet bench RBs though), Rams (don't think he's better than Rivers/Freeman), Vikings (don't think they make the playoffs, so why bother?), and Ravens (similar to Gordon, who already knows the offense, Gus-Hill are clear 1/2.) Darkhorse options would be New Orleans (if the Kamara injury is enough to make him miss games), or TB (as they have nothing behind White)

 

[JohnnyU]

Jets waiving him - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39229815/jets-waiving-rb-dalvin-cook-one-game-remaining

Ha, I was literally just typing that when I saw this thread bumped I assumed he got waived.

Thought it would happen sooner, had been speculating on it for weeks.

He is now free to sign with a playoff team, right?

It wouldn't shock me if no one signed him.

Just read where he gave up his remaining guarantees to facilitate a release. If true by my math he gave up $275-350K. I'd be surprised if he gave that up without thinking he can land a spot.

I think he's going to sign in Dallas or Miami if there is more to Mosterts injuries.

So he wants a ring and may get one with about 8 carries for 24 yards for the rest of the season and playoffs. I'm sure he will be proud of that.

 

[FarFromHome]

I'm not Mr know all, but I'd be shocked if nobody picked him up.

 

[Todem]

Some teams will kick the tires.....but his days are coming to an end.

 

[Bri]

He's always been a sled dog that needs "this many" carries to get rolling.
I can't imagine a team giving him 18 carries off the street.
It's very uncomfortable to watch these types. Any second now...nope three yards, he's gonna get rolling, nope two yards.
Not to mention he's a freak that loves laying the wood or getting a big hit from the defense. It about awakens a monster or somesuch. He's torn his shoulder like ten times.

Can the D warm up by tackling him? Can someone slap him and Let's go a few times? How do you skip that get his motor going part?

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Hmmn, I wonder if Dalvin would be interested in being reunited with his former OC when both were with the Vikings when he led the league in rushing?
A coach who is in the playoffs and who lost his star RB in the 2nd game this year?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/16/vikings-run-game-dolphins-kevin-stefanski-mike-zimmer

https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-stefanksi-offensive-coordinator-minnesota-vikings

https://www.startribune.com/vikings...nski-has-found-offensive-blueprint/564138772/
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When Nick Chubb was the starter the first two games the top rusher for the Cleveland Browns averaged exactly 106 yards per game.
The first 7 games after Nick Chubb went down the top rusher for the Cleveland Browns averaged 62.8 yards a game.
The last 7 games the team's top rusher has averaged 43.7 yards a game.
Hmmn, a playoff team, his former OC when he led the league in rushing, with an apparent need for a top RB?

 

[FarFromHome]

Hmmn, I wonder if Dalvin would be interested in being reunited with his former OC when both were with the Vikings when he led the league in rushing?
A coach who is in the playoffs and who lost his star RB in the 2nd game this year?
https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/12/16/vikings-run-game-dolphins-kevin-stefanski-mike-zimmer

https://www.vikings.com/news/kevin-stefanksi-offensive-coordinator-minnesota-vikings

https://www.startribune.com/vikings...nski-has-found-offensive-blueprint/564138772/
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When Nick Chubb was the starter the first two games the top rusher for the Cleveland Browns averaged exactly 106 yards per game.
The first 7 games after Nick Chubb went down the top rusher for the Cleveland Browns averaged 62.8 yards a game.
The last 7 games the team's top rusher has averaged 43.7 yards a game.
Hmmn, a playoff team, his former OC when he led the league in rushing, with an apparent need for a top RB?

First team that popped in my mind. I have zero idea how the relationship was when he left. Zero. Would be a decent fit if they left on good terms