Fansided

2017 NFL Mock Draft: Dalvin Cook makes his case

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
21 of 32
Next
Nov 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) is tackled by Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Oregon won 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington II (7) is tackled by Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Oregon won 30-28. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

It is about time for the Washington Redskins to give quarterback Kirk Cousins a contract, because if they don’t, there are plenty of teams out there who would like to have his services. Cousins has been a solid starter since taking over for Robert Griffin III last season, leading the Redskins to an NFC East title in his first year under center. The Skins appear to be in good shape on the offensive side of the ball, but they need help on defense.

One area where they are weak is up front, where they continue to get push around on the defensive line. The organization needs a big body to put in the middle of the defense, and Lowell Lotulelei is one of the best big men in all of college football. The brother of a star defensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, the younger Lotulelei may wind up being an even better player than his brother, Star.

Washington plays in a tough conference, and teams like the Dallas Cowboys are only getting younger, and more talented. Ezekiel Elliott ran all over the Skins this past week on Thanksgiving, exploiting what is the weakest part of their roster. They need to go big here, and whether or not it is Lotulelei, the Redskins will not be champs in NFC East again unless they can stop the run.

Home/NFL Mock Draft