DrDawkinstein

Folks keep saying this but it's a totally unfair comparison as you say in the bold. Here is why:

Yes, yes, and yes. We saw huge growth from him last year that can't just be chalked up to having a good OL. He was running through contact, he powered people into the end zone at the goal line, and he's the first Bills RB in a looooong time that can take it to the house on any given play and completely change the game.

Sure. To be clear, I have NEVER once argued in this thread that he should get $15M/yr. Almost all of my posts in here have simply been addressing the crazy over-reaction to a few innocuous social media posts, and the fan delusion that those posts preventing his deal getting done, or that Beane refuses to negotiate with him due to those posts. And/or the follow up posts of folks wanting to devalue him based on their anger over his posts. WRT the actual situation, I am fully on the same page as @Magox's post right above this. Beane sent offers out to all our guys with 1 year left, most likely Cook included. Those early offers are usually team friendly, and have been proven so by the deals that got completed. Based on the numbers in the deals we've seen, namely Shakir at $20M and Benford at $12.5M, and with the way teams value RBs, I expect the Bills offer was in the $10-12M range. Cook wants $15M. The team hasnt come up enough for him to sign yet. Maybe they will. Maybe they wont. I dont think either side is being unreasonable as they arent really that far apart. And I dont think his social media posts have anything to do with a deal not getting done yet. It's just a case of not finding the right number yet.

Uh, that's Stevie Johnson! THAT'S how old I am! I'm actually jealous.

Also, @PromoTheRobot, you know I love ya. And more power to you if you would never take to social media while you were in negotiations for millions of dollars. But there are a lot of bad inferences about Cook's situation being made in this thread. Go Bills. Get rid of it?!? No way! Hold onto it, its a medal from active duty. Collect them, earn them. It's like the old "If you aint rubbin, you aint racin" saying.

A rare Simon compliment. I feel like I need to go jump into the "covid shutdown" thread so I can up those warning points and restore balance.

haha, hey I'm old, but the youngest in this discussion! And even I know not to get worked up over social media.

Yes. It's a bunch of old men crying over some emojis posted on social media. To be fair about total yards rushing... Attempts: Barkley 345 Henry 325 Robinson 304 Gibbs 250 Cook 207

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No one who was extended got above their market value, most far less. No one "got paid". They all left money on the table and traded it for cash now. If you think Cook hasnt received a similar offer from Beane, you're delusional. I'm sure Beane has offered him the same type of team-friendly deal everyone else got. It's more that Cook wants more than a "team-friendly but cash now" deal, and is fine playing another year that will either cause Buffalo's offer to increase or let him hit the open market where he will definitely get paid. The idea that Beane is ignoring our 2nd best weapon on Offense, only behind the reigning league MVP, over a couple of social media posts is ridiculous. But whatever makes you feel superior about it.

WRT draft day... I'll start by saying that, looking at the next 10, or even 15, picks there isnt anyone we obviously missed out on. I wanted Linderbaum or Dax Hill, but our OL is great and Hill hasnt panned out either. Not sure anyone expected Karlaftis to be as good as he has been either. Late 1st round in 2022 was a tough spot to be in. I absolutely think the Chiefs took us by surprise when they traded up and stole McDuffie. I know Beane has said otherwise in the media, but he says what he HAS to say, not the truth. The Chiefs caught us off-guard and there wasnt enough time to put together any trade down, and Elam was the panic pick to fill the need, and hope for the best.

I mean, throw a tackling dummy out there if we're looking to improve

I heard Beane was able to get a 5th and a 7th out of Dallas because he opened negotiations asking for Jerry's favorite salt shaker. Jerry was willing to part with anything but that.

I dunno. I love any good reason to bag on McD, but I think this was just on the individual player. I do blame Beane and McD for panic picking him in the first place.

Not counting on him for much more than being another body if we need him. The review I got from my Steeler-fan neighbor who is on a similar level to some of the top "scout" posters we have here was not great. But we might get 1 play/game out of him.

Classic

Gotta love the offseason

What do you mean? MVP Aaron Rodgers is still available, as is Russell Wilson!

popcorn, WITH the sparkles

Always good stuff when he is on. BBB!

NY is a legalized state

Which lambo UFA WRs are available that we missed on? Real question because I haven't check any lists.

Darnold to Seattle too. Former Vikings QB Sam Darnold reached agreement today on a three-year, $110.5 million contract including $55 million guaranteed with the Seattle Seahawks I hesitate making a separate thread for every signing. I get Fields is relevant because its in the division.

The league makes a TON of money. The players should get it. edit to add: wait until we see what New England and Washington do with all their cap room. gonna blow our socks off with some contracts.

That's barely backup QB money.