The Miami Dolphins have had their fair share of interest in adding a talent running back to their roster this offseason, and Dalvin Cook seems to be that guy.
Despite bringing back all four of their veteran backs from the 2022 season, Miami reportedly tried to trade for Cook when he was under contract with the Minnesota Vikings, and, now that he’s been released, they’re still doing work on him.
The interest isn’t totally one-sided, as Cook showed that he likes what’s going on in South Florida during an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio’s Amber Theoharis.
“Yeah, it’s an exciting situation to go into when you got guys that can stretch the field on the outside,” Cook said (transcribed by the Miami Herald) I think that defense is pretty solid to me. Tua [Tagovailoa], when he’s out on the field, they got a winning a record.
“… As a running back you look for a certain scheme and I know the scheme that I’m good in, and that’s outside zone, and that’s what the Miami Dolphins run. So it’s like, you know, it’d be a perfect fit. And the roster, like you said, speaks for itself.”
Cook could be another dynamic weapon in this offense, as he can have an impact in the run and pass games while taking the load off of Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson, who have both had durability issues in the past.
However, the former Seminole isn’t committing anywhere just yet.
“You know, a lot of people got me pegged going back home [to the Dolphins]. A lot of people got me going to the Jets. It’s all over the place right now, but what’s gonna be important for me is just going to that right situation and helping somebody turn the page.
“I want to go and be the piece that can just help somebody win and get over the hump and whatever that situation comes with, if it comes with me taking less reps, but me being in the perfect situation to hold up that trophy, I don’t mind. I just wanna go somewhere I can just get the ball and just help somebody win, and turn the next page.”
If that’s what he’s looking for, Miami might be the place for him with Mike McDaniel saying he wants to run the ball more in 2023. It just might not be at the price point that Cook was looking for.
