For the first time in quite a while, the Minnesota Vikings will break in a new starting running back. After the departure of Dalvin Cook this offseason, the role has been turned over to Alexander Mattison. It’s worth wondering just how much of a leash he has as Kevin O’Connell’s starting running back.
How Do Vikings Handle Running Backs in 2023?
For decades, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to have the running back position etched in stone. Robert Smith was the guy into the year 2000, and then it was the Michael Bennett show until Adrian Peterson was taken with the seventh overall pick during the 2007 NFL Draft.