Can James Cook break a tackle, ever?!?!

[zow2]

I'm still going to say it, Cook cannot break out of a paper bag... especially if the bag gets a twist tie around his arm or leg.  But in all seriousness, there are some games that Cook is just not going to be a factor in the running game or screens.  Dorsey needs to recognize that early and get the other RB's involved.  Harris only got a couple touches today and he ran well as a north/south runner.  I can't recall each series but when Cook was unable to run on first or 2nd down I think the Bills ended up punting.  Very frustrating.  I'm not really blaming James Cook for today, he's no Isiah Pacheco that's for sure, but Dorsey has to be smarter and have a feel for the game.

[Low Positive]

The thread bumps this week are going to be epic.

[BigBadBills]

Has he ever made anyone miss or broken a tackle? At least singletary made a few guys miss.

[Solomon Grundy]

1 hour ago, BigBadBills said:

Has he ever made anyone miss or broken a tackle? At least singletary made a few guys miss.

You had me up until Singletary!! 

[gobills404]

1 hour ago, zow2 said:

I'm still going to say it, Cook cannot break out of a paper bag... especially if the bag gets a twist tie around his arm or leg.  But in all seriousness, there are some games that Cook is just not going to be a factor in the running game or screens.  Dorsey needs to recognize that early and get the other RB's involved.  Harris only got a couple touches today and he ran well as a north/south runner.  I can't recall each series but when Cook was unable to run on first or 2nd down I think the Bills ended up punting.  Very frustrating.  I'm not really blaming James Cook for today, he's no Isiah Pacheco that's for sure, but Dorsey has to be smarter and have a feel for the game.

I see you haven’t watched a Bills game since week 1. Welcome back!

[NewEra]

On 9/11/2023 at 8:52 PM, zow2 said:

So many people here love the guy. I just don’t see it as i’ve said since last season.  As a RB you simply have to break some arm tackles.  Watch Breece Hall for 2 carries and he’s everything Cook isn’t. 

Yes, when no one touches him, Cook is decent, but that’s the case with any RB.  I need more Damien Harris or Murray.  Cook seems like a nice change of pace, but not THE GUY to me.  Hope im proven wrong 

 

We need more Damian Harris!!  3 months later and Cook still hasn’t broken a tackle iirc!  Bring in Fournette!!

On 10/8/2023 at 12:17 PM, zow2 said:

I'm still going to say it, Cook cannot break out of a paper bag... especially if the bag gets a twist tie around his arm or leg.  

[Teddy KGB]

[Roundybout]

This take has aged worse than Kim Wilde 

[Low Positive]

DON'T. CREATE. HOT-TAKE. THREADS. AFTER. EARLY-SEASON. LOSSES.

[zow2]

4 minutes ago, NewEra said:

We need more Damian Harris!!  3 months later and Cook still hasn’t broken a tackle iirc!  Bring in Fournette!!

 

Lol.  I love this.  I think i said during the gameday thread how Cook is playing insane.  The hands on that TD catch were as good as anyone.

As for breaking tackles, James Cook does not even need to break any.  The guy is slippery as hell and if he can continue to be slippery and the Oline plays like this he's the biggest weapon we have.  So huge props to him.

[HOUSE]

 

[NewEra]

4 minutes ago, zow2 said:

 

Lol.  I love this.  I think i said during the gameday thread how Cook is playing insane.  The hands on that TD catch were as good as anyone.

As for breaking tackles, James Cook does not even need to break any.  The guy is slippery as hell and if he can continue to be slippery and the Oline plays like this he's the biggest weapon we have.  So huge props to him.

And he breaks tackles

[ddaryl]

probably the best all around RB performance since Thurman Thomas last night....  The whole game I marveled at James' coming out party.... he has had some solid outings this year but the game against the Cowboys should earn him Offensive player of the week nomination

[Ralonzo]

I had completely forgotten Damien Harris exists.

[bmur66]

Why break tackles when you can break ankles? That cat is quick!

[John from Riverside]

On 10/8/2023 at 12:17 PM, zow2 said:

I'm still going to say it, Cook cannot break out of a paper bag... especially if the bag gets a twist tie around his arm or leg.  But in all seriousness, there are some games that Cook is just not going to be a factor in the running game or screens.  Dorsey needs to recognize that early and get the other RB's involved.  Harris only got a couple touches today and he ran well as a north/south runner.  I can't recall each series but when Cook was unable to run on first or 2nd down I think the Bills ended up punting.  Very frustrating.  I'm not really blaming James Cook for today, he's no Isiah Pacheco that's for sure, but Dorsey has to be smarter and have a feel for the game.

[Bills!Win!]

51 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

I had completely forgotten Damien Harris exists.

His name is actually Deonte Harris. He changed his name to Deonte Hardlymakesaplay

[Kaenon]

This thread aged well.

[Gambit]

5 minutes ago, Bills!Win! said:

His name is actually Deonte Harris. He changed his name to Deonte Hardlymakesaplay

That's a completely different player. Damien is a RB who got injured earlier in the year. 

[Bills!Win!]

3 minutes ago, Gambit said:

That's a completely different player. Damien is a RB who got injured earlier in the year. 

sarcasm