After the departure of Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison is ready to seize his chance
It will no doubt be difficult to replace the impact Dalvin Cook (RB, Vikings) had on Minneapolis’ ground game. However, his now ex-teammate Alexander Mattison believes he is capable of taking the reins as he explained in the Star Tribune’s Daily Delivery Podcast.
“It’s a great opportunity for me to take on this role, to be in the spotlight, to be in this position that I’ve always dreamed of. All the work I’ve done so far, everything I’ve done to follow in Dalvin Cook’s footsteps, challenging each other every day, it’s prepared me for a moment like this when I have a golden opportunity to seize. »
Drafted in the third round in 2019, Mattison had five rushing touchdowns in 2022.
Carlton Davis and the Buccaneers ready to silence their critics
Tom Brady will be missed by the Buccaneers, that’s undeniable. However, the Bucs intend to show that the quarterback is not irreplaceable. In any case, this was explained by Carlton Davis (CB, Bucs) to GoLongTD.com.
“We will do it for our detractors. Anyone who thinks Tom Brady’s departure is a loss for the team should prepare for a rude awakening. Tom was a very good recruit for us, but football is a team sport. Obviously, it takes certain elements to win. We still have them. And I’m only getting better.”
If the attack remains the main question mark in Tampa, especially at the quarterback position, the Bucs will be able to rely on a defense that finished among the thirteen best squads in terms of points conceded during the 2022 season.
Transaction
– The Cowboys just signed a new kicker. While veterans like Mason Crosby or Robbie Gould were available on the market, Dallas preferred to turn to the USFL. So, Brandon Aubrey (Birmingham Stallion), arrives in Texas and will compete with Tristan Vizcaino for the starting job. The player drafted by Toronto FC in MLS in 2017 comes out of a season with 14/15 field goals and 35/35 extra points.
Main signings: Thakarius Keyes (CB, Browns), Brandon Aubrey (K, Cowboys)
Major cuts: Dawson Deaton (C)
In short
– If on the ground the transfer market has completely calmed down, outside it continues to be in full swing. This time, we learn that Fox Sports has just recruited Mark Ingram II. The running back, passed by the Saints and the Ravens in particular, will appear in a program called Big Noon Kickoff. A show which will take place on Saturday and which will deal mainly with university football. An area that the runner knows well, he who won the Heisman Trophy in 2009.
– Johnie Cooks, legend of Mississippi State and former NFL player (10 seasons), left us this Thursday at the age of 64.
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