Archived Thread

Dalvin Cook & the role of RB in Shurmur’s offense

Not sure what the comparisons are between Cook & Barkley. Haven’t seen anyone really mention how Cook was used before injury and Barkley’s potential strengths in this offense.

Cook is 5’10 / 215 (Barkley 5’11 / 230)
Rushing 74 ATT 354 Yards
Receiving 11 CAT 90 Yards

This occurring in only 4 games before injury. Looks like Cook was on his way to a monster year. Got 20+ touches per game in a small sample size. Would appear that Barkley would flourish in this role.

Different types of backs Â

ajr2456 : 7:45 pm : link

and Cook would have excelled anywhere he went.

The intriguing thing about Barkley Â

Rjanyg : 8:29 pm : link

Is that he has a complete game. He does everything well. He could step in day one and start. The big issue with rookie backs is pass pro. Not Barkley.

He is excellent running routes, has great hands and is a miss match.

If NYG is truly happy with Eli and Webb, Barkley will be the pick.

Cook was really coming into his own before his injury Â

PatersonPlank : 10:33 pm : link

The Vikings would have went farther if not for him being out

Barkley = Ki Jana Carter! Pass. Â

SterlingArcher : 10:58 pm : link

RE: Different types of backs Â

SHO'NUFF : 4/19/2018 12:38 am : link

In comment 13919513 ajr2456 said:

Quote:

and Cook would have excelled anywhere he went.

and Barkley can't?

i heard.. Â

firedbytheboss : 4/19/2018 12:44 am : link

Barkley heals the sick in his spare time by placing his hand over the part of the body that hurts.

I heard Barkley can carry the ball better by running on his hands than most backs can by running with their feet...

RE: Barkley = Ki Jana Carter! Pass. Â

cokeduplt : 4/19/2018 8:58 am : link

In comment 13919780 SterlingArcher said:

Quote:

Ugh I guess Darnold is mark sanchez then. Great analysis