| Ryan
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Notebook: Cook still battling 
Ryan Cook has been spending time up and down the offensive line looking for an opportunity.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 18, 2009 |
Vikings have other contracts to consider too
Antoine Winfield is far from the only Viking whose contract is up after the 2009 season.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 8, 2009 |
Cook on guard for roster spot
Ryan Cook is in a battle to retain his starting spot, and maybe even a roster spot.
-by VikingUpdate.com
May 22, 2009 |
Cook takes accountability for performance
OL Ryan Cook talked about his performance and the possibilities of playing right tackle or center.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 10, 2009 |
Foley finagled a bedrock draft
Fran Foley's personnel touch has proved to be better than his personal touch.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Apr 5, 2009 |
Uncapped year presents player pitfalls
The potential for no salary cap in 2010 isn't a win for all the players, including some Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 17, 2009 |
VikingBuzz BLOG
Limited options in this year’s free agent crop
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 7, 2009 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: Losing Birk, Cutler
Bob Lurtsema weighs in on the Vikings losing Matt Birk and the rumors of pursuing Jay Cutler.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Mar 5, 2009 |
Notebook: Does tackle supply equal demand?
See what the personnel decision-makers had to say about the Vikings situation at the position.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Feb 26, 2009 |
Cook assesses his rocky ride
Right tackle Ryan Cook said his temporary demotion was motivation for him to tighten up his game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 26, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-6
Wt: 328
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05/08/1983 |
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Albuquerque,
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After playing center in college, the team’s second-round draft choice in 2006 has been manning the right tackle position since late in his rookie season.
Future Contract Status
How Acquired: Taken in the second round of the 2006 draft by the Vikings with the pick acquired in the Daunte Culpepper trade.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2007: In his first season as a full-time starter, became part of the NFL’s No. 1 rushing offense and helped pave the way for a franchise-record 2,734 rushing yards and 5.33 yards per carry. Was also part of Adrian Peterson’s NFL-record 296-yard game. Started all 16 games at right tackle.
2006: Became the highest drafted center since the Vikings took Dave Huffman with the 43rd pick of the 1979 draft. Played in six games during the season and started the final three games at right tackle vs. the Jets, Packers and Rams. In the two games prior to that – Nov. 26 vs. Arizona and Dec. 3 vs. Chicago – he didn’t start, but split time with veteran Mike Rosenthal. Saw limited action during the preseason at the center position.
College: A walk-on for the Lobos, he was a three-time All-Mountain West selection at center and a four-year starter. Holds the school weightlifting record in the power clean (352 pounds). In 47 career games as a starter, he set a school record for 418 knockdown blocks and never allowed a defender to get more than three tackles in a game. Started the final 44 games of his college career.
Personal: Attended Cibola High School in Albequerque. Majored in general business management in college.
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