What’d They Say: Fangio, Broncos See Cook & Cousins Excelling in Vikings Scheme

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Here are other highlights from the Broncos talking about the Vikings this week:


Fangio on Vikings LB Eric Kendricks:


“He was a guy that I liked the year he came out in the draft, and I’m not surprised by his play. He excels in the area that you need to excel in most as an inside linebacker, and that’s instinct. He’s got tremendous instincts, he’s played in the same defense now since he’s been in the NFL, so that just helps him even more so. The guy just makes a lot of plays. He’s one of those guys who’s the same way he was in college when you watched him. He just makes a lot of plays. He’s a great player.”


Harris on Vikings WR duo Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs:


“They’re two great receivers. Thielen, he can run all the routes, he’s faster than people give him [credit for], and he’s got great hands. I like Thielen’s game. He’s definitely improved over the years. We’ll see how Coach matches me up, see how he’s going to do it, and if Thielen doesn’t go, I see myself probably following Diggs. But I think I’ve had a Pro Bowl receiver every week, so it’s just another week.”


S Justin Simmons on what stands out about Cook:


“His ability to break tackles. Everyone knows his speed is top-class, and his vision is really good, as well, but once he gets to … that impact point, he’s able to break those tackles. It’s easier when you get to the secondary, but d-linemen, [he’s] breaking arm tackles, linebackers, he’s just breaking up the tackles from them when they’re not wrapping up and finishing. It’s going to be another tough test in order to contain what he does, because he does a lot of things really well for them.”


WR Courtland Sutton on Minnesota’s defense:


“They have a really good defense. The way they play is intense, and we’re trying to make sure that we go out there and put ourselves in a position to be successful.”


RB Phillip Lindsay on the Vikings defense:


“They’re tough. … I mean, I’m not gonna say they’re the greatest on earth. They’re beatable, just like everybody else. … For me, I don’t fear nobody.”


Lindsay on respect for Cook:


“Dalvin’s been doing a hell of a job, honestly, and he deserves it. That man’s been through a lot. He had an injury his first two years. You guys finally get to someone who’s healthy. And you can’t knock that.”


QB Brandon Allen on expectations for Vikings defense:


“Their defense is great. They’re going to be a great challenge for us, for sure. They’ve got no weak spots on their defense, so for us to go out there and score, we’re going to have to execute and play a pretty clean game in a tough environment.”