Vikings linebacker Audie Cole was a seventh-round pick in 2012 and jumped into the hearts of many fans during the 2012 preseason when he had back-to-back interception returns for TDs in a game against the Bills.
Since then, Cole has climbed the depth chart to the point that he started five games last season and is expected to contribute again this year under new head coach Mike Zimmer. We caught up with Cole on Thursday for a few questions:
RB: I'm excited Sunday is almost here, which I assume means you are even more excited?
AC: Yeah, I'm excited. I know we're all pretty excited for this week to get here.
RB: Linebacker-wise, how do you feel your opportunity is right now? Does it feel wide open, that regardless of who is starting there should be a lot of opportunities out there?
AC: I don't know about opportunities or all that, but I just do what they ask me to do. When I get my chance, I just have to make the most of it.
RB: What does that entail for you?
AC: Just make plays when you're put in place to make them. You don't have to do anything out of the ordinary, you just have to do what you're supposed to do.
