The NFL world is again swirling around Dalvin Cook. After teams shied away from using a first-round pick on the dynamic runner because of off-field concerns, Cook's 288 rushing yards in three games last season ranked second in the league.
Then it all came to a halt on Oct. 1. A torn ACL in his left knee meant any anointing of Cook as one of the NFL's top running backs would have to wait.
Cook's time is again soon approaching. The Vikings are easing him back into training camp. He has flashed his previous elusiveness in limited 11-on-11 drills without a knee brace — which was his choice — giving coaches, teammates and observers a glimpse into his potential for 2018.