EAGAN, Minn. -- This feels like the first normal offseason in a while for Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. Instead of coming down from draft preparations or rehabbing from injury, Cook has been able to work on the on-field skills that make him a dynamic threat.
Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the Vikings have continued to build their backfield around the third-year rusher by adding versatile pieces that complement Cook's skill set.
While offenses with featured backs who bare heavy workloads are common, two-back systems are becoming more prevalent across the NFL -- the benefit of which is not lost on Cook.