Audie Cole announced his presence with authority in the final game of the 2014 season, notching a career high 14 tackles including 1 tackle for loss and adding 1 pass defensed in a 13-9 Vikings victory over the Bears.
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That massive performance in relief of Chad Greenway at weakside linebacker had fans wondering if Cole might not be in line for a bigger role with the defense in 2015, perhaps even usurping Greenway as the starter at the Will.
But Cole’s chance to win a starting job seemed to evaporate when the Vikings kept Greenway, then drafted Eric Kendricks to plug in at the Mike.