Trade Alexander Mattison?

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Sometimes it's the trade that doesn't happen that works out best.  I think the Vikings are very glad right now that #2 is still wearing purple.  He's put together a couple nice games in a row and has been an impactful playmaker making a difference between losing and winning.  I understand if he's not in the Vikings long term plans it makes sense to trade him, but I really doubt we have any other backups doing what he can do.  The offense hardly skips a beat when Cook is on the sidelines, and that's not something to ignore.

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He has slimmed down and looks great. 

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Alexander Mattison without a doubt will be a number one running back somewhere...

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@"ArizonaViking" said:
Alexander Mattison without a doubt will be a number one running back somewhere...

No doubt about it. Might be with the Vikings, wouldn't shock me if they move Cook and keep Mattison 

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@"1VikesFan" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:
Alexander Mattison without a doubt will be a number one running back somewhere...

No doubt about it. Might be with the Vikings, wouldn't shock me if they move Cook and keep Mattison 

they would take a 6 million cap hit to do that so I think its unlikely.

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@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"1VikesFan" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:
Alexander Mattison without a doubt will be a number one running back somewhere...

No doubt about it. Might be with the Vikings, wouldn't shock me if they move Cook and keep Mattison 

they would take a 6 million cap hit to do that so I think its unlikely.

Yeah was thinking about that as I typed my message, wasn't sure the number but figured it was significant.

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If they move off Cook I'd assume they'll go to Nwangwu and take a comp pick for whatever Mattison signs for as a f.a.   You can find servicable rb's in the draft any time, you don't need to pay them 15 million dollars, that era/ship has sailed in the NFL.  I like Dalvin but the cost/benefit equation doesn't work at his current price, especially when you factor in injuries/time out.

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@"1VikesFan" said:

@"ArizonaViking" said:
Alexander Mattison without a doubt will be a number one running back somewhere...

No doubt about it. Might be with the Vikings, wouldn't shock me if they move Cook and keep Mattison 

perhaps this does occur, but after this season…

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@"comet52" said:
If they move off Cook I'd assume they'll go to Nwangwu and take a comp pick for whatever Mattison signs for as a f.a.   You can find servicable rb's in the draft any time, you don't need to pay them 15 million dollars, that era/ship has sailed in the NFL.  I like Dalvin but the cost/benefit equation doesn't work at his current price, especially when you factor in injuries/time out.

He doesn't seem big enough to be an every down type back, I would like to see what Chandler could do against a starting NFL defense.

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@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"comet52" said:
If they move off Cook I'd assume they'll go to Nwangwu and take a comp pick for whatever Mattison signs for as a f.a.   You can find servicable rb's in the draft any time, you don't need to pay them 15 million dollars, that era/ship has sailed in the NFL.  I like Dalvin but the cost/benefit equation doesn't work at his current price, especially when you factor in injuries/time out.

He doesn't seem big enough to be an every down type back, I would like to see what Chandler could do against a starting NFL defense.

Chandler was active Sunday for the first time, maybe because of concern for Cook's shoulder. I am afraid Cook or Mattison will have to be inactive for us to see Chandler at RB at all.