Minnesota Vikings roster analysis: three storylines surrounding the running back position

Minnesota has one of the best running back groups in the league. Here are three storylines to look for during the 2020 season.

When examining the Vikings roster, one of the most fun position groups to look at is running back.

Minnesota has Dalvin Cook, who is coming off a career 2019. The team also has Mike Boone and Alexander Mattison, both of whom are very good as reserves.

A concern for Cook has been his health in the past. He’s missed 19 games in his three-year NFL career. Though when he’s been on the field, he’s been good. I wrote about Cook and the Vikings possibly extending him earlier in the offseason here.

The running back position will likely be a key fixture in Gary Kubiak’s offense for 2020. Here are three things to watch surrounding the position group: