DrDawkinstein

I'm generally very anti-Tag because I think it creates more problems than it solves since players hate it, and it's often used almost as a punishment and trump cards for teams to handcuff players. However, with Cook (and high talent 2nd rounders in general), I can see it being used as equivalent to a 5th year option that teams get on 1st round picks. And therefore I'm less against it. If push come to shove and Beane decides to use the tag, I hope it's presented that way.

Taking horrible advice from his troublesome brother. NOT the way to go about getting a new contract. And he posted on social media about it too! NOT a Process guy. Wait... is this another Cook thread?...

Love your posts, but disagree with a lot of this perception and I think you are conflating situations to fit this narrative. What you're basically saying here is that if Cook had not posted the comment "15 mill year" and showed up to OTAs, he'd be signed for his desired amount. I dont think Beane was going up to $14M-$15M in any situation this offseason. But Beane DID offer him an extension of some kind. Beane was willing to pay him, it was just lower than Cook wants. To the opposite point, Edmunds didnt get paid, Singletary didnt get paid, Moss got traded, they were all "good soldiers". But the talent wasnt there to even get an extension offer. Benford, Rousseau, Bernard, and Shakir all got extensions this offseason because they have the talent AND were willing to accept team-friendly deals. Not because they showed up to OTAs and didnt post on social media. And for Benford, Bernard, and Shakir, they were all mid-late round picks so these low-dollar extensions are even more enticing for them. And outside of Diggs, who Beane had just handed a big new contract (even being known as a loud-mouth), I cant think of anyone else who tantrumed their way off the team. And even then, he still got paid. TWICE! So I dont buy what this post is selling. I think it's much more the situation that both Poyer and Hyde faced in their negotiations and unhappiness with their contracts: Beane has values placed on all positions, and he will only spend so much on certain positions. He has proven they do not place a high amount on Safety, and he's proving they have a similar low value amount on RB. And both Poyer and Hyde were good soldiers who showed up and did their jobs, but were never happy with their contracts, and never got paid.

That, and if it's true that our OL is so good they "make the RB" then why do we need an RB to stay in and help this supposed amazing OL? Cook should be popping out of the backfield and making himself another option/target for Josh.

With all, ALL, due respect... that number is crazy delusional. He's never been at $11M. Our chance to sign Cook in the $12M-$14M range was this offseason. His number is only going up, and is probably a minimum $15M right now after Henry's new deal. I dont buy the rumors that he is looking for $20M, but as we move to next offseason with more RBs up for re-signing and resetting the market, he'll be at a $15M-$17M range at the very least.

Is there any chance Rodgers learned something from having survived the ***** show of a team that would give him all the power and now he's fine with just showing up, shutting up, playing and getting paid? Even if he didnt, maybe he's more likely to fall in line for an established coach like Tomlin over a coach like Saleh? I still think Rodgers is cooked, but I'm not convinced it will be a coaching issue that does him in. I guess we'll see. One thing I know for sure, it was way more fun watching him fail on a division rival.

LOL, there is 0% chance the Commanders trade him. It's just another example of a player skipping team activities in order to apply leverage on his contract negotiations.

And of course, my all time favorite from last year. Their last game as Jets... I dont even mind that it was against the Dolphins since they are just as feeble. This is some much-watch stuff. Volume on.

I, too, have informed the Steelers I plan to sign a contract with them and show up at their practice.

Another "cancerous malcontent"?

Doubt he ever goes back to California. He'll be back in Florida next (and I assume he already has another house down there)

Yeah, Josh was absolutely putting in a ton of work in the offseasons his first few seasons. Recreating himself as a passer from scratch, basically.

We actually got a pretty good look at Mahomes' routine, plan, and activities in the Netflix "Quarterbacks" show. It was beyond impressive. While I am not criticizing Josh, or questioning his work ethic, I don't see how it could be at the same level. For example, Mahomes built a facility in KC and moved his long time personal trainer to KC. If Josh was doing something like that, we'd know it. Again, I'm not questioning or criticizing Josh. But I dont think the effort/dedication/whatever you want to call it is the same. Could certainly be wrong. Maybe Josh is doing everything Mahomes is and we just dont see it. But Mahomes' level would be difficult for ANYONE to match.

Like we've said previously, no rush to pay him, and we can always tag him. But I disagree on letting him walk, especially if he repeats.

Every thread title that is just "Brady" gets me every time. Every. Time.

What is this $20M number and where is it coming from? Cook has only mentioned $15M, and only mentioned it once. I have him possibly getting up to $17M on the market if he has a repeat season. At that point, we'd just Franchise Tag him tho and figure it out from there. And as for the Schoen quote... Maybe I'm crazy but I'd swear there is a constant hum of Bills fans begging Beane to get Josh weapons so he doesnt have to do it all himself. Why are we so excited to get rid of the most productive skill player on Offense? What better to take the pressure off a QB than a real threatening running game? What better to take those dangerous carries off of Josh's shoulders than a real RB who can do it himself? As for the OL, almost every great RB ran behind a great OL. Heck, even OJ had the Electric Company. Maybe the only one was Barry Sanders. You need both. As to the bold, why does he care? He got his money. And for RBs, this next contract is likely his one shot at big bucks.

15 is out of the question... with who? You? The Bills? Because if he repeats his 2024 season, then when he hits the open market he will absolutely get $15M/yr. Maybe more.

He is playing out the contract he signed. The entire discussion/negotiation is about his next contract.

I was there. But I was too late...

66. Father time is undefeated. It is for this job. And his bosses arent working real jobs. The best owners are the least involved. Theyre more investors than anything. They want someone younger and able to keep innovating into the future to be doing all the work.

If your Safety is squaring up the RB then you have bigger problems on your hands since the RB is getting through your DL and LBs. I'd rather see Bishop stepping in front of that pass over the middle and taking it to the house for a pick-6.

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