Monday Morning Mailbag: Interior D-Line Depth, Zylstra in Year Two, More

[Viktor]

I know we have Dalvin Cook and we just picked up Alexander Mattison in the draft, but is there any chance Ameer Abdullah gets to run the ball some this year?
-- Nick North
Virginia


Abdullah is a bit of a dark horse on the roster, so this is an interesting question. He provides great value on special teams, including as a kickoff returner, and he is also a good pass catcher. With his wide-ranging skill set, he stands a good chance to make the roster and, therefore, has a good chance to contribute as a ball carrier, too. Make no mistake, though, the primary ball carriers on offense will be Cook and, most likely, Mattison.