Cook and Murray to split carries
Honestly, I think this is wise...It's not like Murray is some slouch.
“A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't." - Tom Waits
And I'm fine with this mindset going into the season. Last year I thought DC was getting too many carries early on.
The reality is the words "going with the hot hand" will be sure to come from the coaches mouth probably more than once over a long 16 weeks.
That's smart. They both do different things well and are very valuable to the team.
Don't get this. Nothing that Murray does that Cook can't do or do better.
@"StickyBun" said: Don't get this. Nothing that Murray does that Cook can't do or do better.I'm not sure the thread title matches the spirit of Zimmer's comment...
Coach Mike Zimmer said it's "too early" to think about how carries will be distributed, though he said both will be "factors."
@"purplefaithful" said:@"StickyBun" said: Don't get this. Nothing that Murray does that Cook can't do or do better. I'm not sure the thread title matches the spirit of Zimmer's comment...Coach Mike Zimmer said it's "too early" to think about how carries will be distributed, though he said both will be "factors."
Yeah, what does "split" even mean? Divide? But into even parts? Not necessarily. And if that's the case, we already knew that.I think Zimmer's whole mindset this year is to get a better rotation for certain positions so they're not gassed come playoffs. I suspect that LM will get a bigger load than he did last year when Cook was in, but Cook will still be the workhorse.
I think Cook should get about 2/3 and Murray 1/3 in an undecided contest, once the issue is settled then up Murrays load a bit and get the 3rd back into the mix and only use Cook situationally or not at all. Save those legs for December and January.
@"purplefaithful" said: I dont think we'll see Cook today either...As far as playing him today. I want them to and don't in the same thought. I would like to see what he looks like under live fire. However maybe best if not. If they can wait I can.
@"1VikesFan" said: I heard Cook is not playing today.He's not and he shouldn't. Its very prudent by the Vikings.
@"StickyBun" said:mmmTotally agree@"1VikesFan" said: I heard Cook is not playing today. He's not and he shouldn't. Its very prudent by the Vikings.
2/3 Cook, 1/3 Murray would be totally fine with me.
I really hope Zimmer learned his lesson on wearing guys out a bit too much last year. I think most agree we were gassed out come playoff time, especially along the lines. Zimmer is very old school so I'm not certain he'll be more careful but we will see. The Pats dump a game every year to the Dolphins or the Bills or some other bad team, then still go deep in the playoffs. Losing a game here or there doesn't hurt much. Just make sure you're there in January and as healthy as possible! If that means less carries for Cook, it's all good.
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