Payton’s success with backs in New Orleans figures to help Denver’s case. Payton is a major selling point, even if playing with Wilson doesn’t carry the same luster it once did. But now that he's a free agent? Perhaps that changes things. The Broncos were never likely to trade draft picks - something they've been short on after dealing away selections for Russell Wilson and Sean Payton - for Cook, no matter how much they liked him.

For a team that’s eager to build on a postseason appearance, Cook could provide a bit of juice to the roster. He might be not elite in the pass game, but he would give Tua Tagovailoa another checkdown option. Achane is 188 pounds and could be limited to spot duty as a rookie.Ĭook would give the Fins a primary running option but also a receiving outlet. Mostert is a capable starter, but he has struggled to stay healthy, including last season, when a broken thumb ended his campaign before the playoffs.

But more importantly, he would add real value to a backfield currently led by Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Considering the Dolphins engaged in trade talks with the Vikings about Cook, per Pelissero, it’s hard not to see why there would be even more interest now.įor one, Cook is a Miami native, having won a state title at Miami Central Senior High School, and might want to return home. Perhaps the latter two are bigger voids on paper, but that shouldn’t prevent Miami from adding Cook. The Dolphins' biggest questions right now lie on the offensive side of the ball, with the potential for upgrades at running back, offensive line and tight end. Long considered the top contender for Cook, Miami makes the most sense to me.

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