James Cook appreciation thread

[NewEra]

I don’t remember one ever being created, so I’d like to show him some love and appreciation.  
 

He’s proving doubters wrong.  Some like to portray him as a purely finesse RB that can’t move the chains or take on contact. That’s pure bs.  He’s been delivering the hammers to mix with his elusiveness.

 

Good runner up the middle.  Great runner to the outside.  Tremendous hands for a RB.  Similarly tremendous route running for a RB.  
 

Over the previous 5 seasons how many times have see our RB decide to bounce to the outside and run step for step with the LB or DE only to get dragged down?  It seems like Cook is able to get the corner and head upfield every time he decides to bounce it outside.  His short area quickness and acceleration to top speed is a thing of beauty.  
 

Ken Dorsey was a failure at utilizing his skill set.  He should be a focal point of this offense as opposed to being an accent.  Running the ball will be big test vs that Philly front 4 but I expect them to utilize him a lot more in the short passing game next week, negating their monsters in the middle.  Put their LBs and S to work.  
 

If Brady can get the most out of his talents the rest of the way, we could be looking at a special end to the season

 

Let’s hope that McD doesn’t doghouse him into wanting out.  He’s here for 2 more years after this and we may not be able to pay him when his contract is up.  Let’s appreciate this special talent while we have him. 
 

[Zag20]

He has been great at falling forward and/or diving ahead to finish runs with an extra yard or two

[John from Riverside]

Absolutely

[T.E.]

Our run game can be excellent when we stay between the tackles and give the backs the ball from plays where Allen is under the center.

[Big Turk]

Also 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards to McCaffery. 

[Dillenger4]

And let's not forget LT Murray too! Dude is pounding the rock. We found our 1-2 punch.

[Logic]

I can't remember the last Bills running back who gave me the confidence, every time he was handed the ball, that he'd pick up 4-6 yards. I can't remember the last Bills running back that -- even though we have an elite QB -- made me WANT to see the Bills hand the ball off a bunch during the game. 

Himbo Cook. Silky smooth. Beast. Best football is still ahead of him. Great draft pick. 

Not to detract from James Cook, who this thread is about, but: between Cook, Kincaid, Shakir, O'Cyrus Torrence, and even Spencer Brown, the Bills' future is looking bright on offense. These youngsters can PLAY!

[DrDawkinstein]

Let Jimbo COOK!

 

 

 

Edited November 20, 2023 by DrDawkinstein

[mushypeaches]

I almost don't ever want to see another snap out of shotgun the rest of the year

 

Yes - I get that situations sometimes warrant that formation.  

 

But we are so much more unpredictable and explosive on offense when we can run from traditional formations and hit play-action

 

Let's see if Brady agrees

[ShakAttack]

It wasn’t too long ago I remember a thread in here “does James Cook EVER break a tackle?” Boy this kid has grown.

[C.Biscuit97]

18 minutes ago, Logic said:

I can't remember the last Bills running back who gave me the confidence, every time he was handed the ball, that he'd pick up 4-6 yards. I can't remember the last Bills running back that -- even though we have an elite QB -- made me WANT to see the Bills hand the ball off a bunch during the game. 

Himbo Cook. Silky smooth. Beast. Best football is still ahead of him. Great draft pick. 

Not to detract from James Cook, who this thread is about, but: between Cook, Kincaid, Shakir, O'Cyrus Torrence, and even Spencer Brown, the Bills' future is looking bright on offense. These youngsters can PLAY!

McCoy

 

 

[The Jokeman]

21 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

Also 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards to McCaffery. 

3rd actually, Mostert is 2nd with 3 more yards that Cook. 

[Ramza86]

Im a fan. He seems to have gotten a bit stronger too. 

 

Very excited for him. 

[Ray Stonada]

Love how he gets 4 yards from nothing, 15 if you give him a hole.

 

 

[Logic]

33 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

McCoy

 

 

Well that was five years ago! 

About damn time.

[Chicken Boo]

He's the most explosive player on this offense.  He needs touches.  

 

Been saying since before the season started that he should be utilized like Kamara is in NO.  

[bigK14094]

Much improved over his 1st year.  Some more improvement possible in the receiving game as well as decision making.  Still, has looked better this year.  Needs a Murray like  compliment though for the short yardage situations which are not his forte.

[billybrew1]

2 hours ago, NewEra said:

I don’t remember one ever being created, so I’d like to show him some love and appreciation.  
 

He’s proving doubters wrong.  Some like to portray him as a purely finesse RB that can’t move the chains or take on contact. That’s pure bs.  He’s been delivering the hammers to mix with his elusiveness.

 

Good runner up the middle.  Great runner to the outside.  Tremendous hands for a RB.  Similarly tremendous route running for a RB.  
 

Over the previous 5 seasons how many times have see our RB decide to bounce to the outside and run step for step with the LB or DE only to get dragged down?  It seems like Cook is able to get the corner and head upfield every time he decides to bounce it outside.  His short area quickness and acceleration to top speed is a thing of beauty.  
 

Ken Dorsey was a failure at utilizing his skill set.  He should be a focal point of this offense as opposed to being an accent.  Running the ball will be big test vs that Philly front 4 but I expect them to utilize him a lot more in the short passing game next week, negating their monsters in the middle.  Put their LBs and S to work.  
 

If Brady can get the most out of his talents the rest of the way, we could be looking at a special end to the season

 

Let’s hope that McD doesn’t doghouse him into wanting out.  He’s here for 2 more years after this and we may not be able to pay him when his contract is up.  Let’s appreciate this special talent while we have him. 
 

Cook’s been good but the OL has been better creating huge holes for the young back to scamper through…

[NewEra]

Just now, billybrew1 said:

Cook’s been good but the OL has been better creating huge holes for the young back to scamper through…

Cool.  Thanks….

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

Cook has a lot more to give to this offense, he can be used just like Kamara.