Latavius Murray realizes Dalvin Cook has a head start on him in the looming battle to replace Adrian Peterson in Minnesota, but he still expects to be the No. 1 running back in Week 1 when the Vikings host the New Orleans Saints.
Murray, who signed with the Vikings as a free agent, didn't participate in the team's offseason activities after having ankle surgery in March. Appearing as a guest on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Tuesday, he said the Vikings' decision to trade up in the second round of the NFL draft to select Cook gives him motivation.