The position battle for backup duties behind star running back Dalvin Cook might not be as lopsided as some might think for the Minnesota Vikings.
Team commentator Paul Allen admitted to being intrigued with some of the things he’s seen during the spring practices from second-year running back/return specialist Kene Nwangwu. The lightning quick speed and smooth change of direction made him an immediate hit as a kick returner.
But given the arrival of a completely new coaching staff, spearheaded by head coach Kevin O’Connell, he’s now a threat to potentially overtake Alexander Mattison on the depth chart as the No. 2 option at running back.
