Bills halt contract negotiations with Cook

[FLFan]

  On 4/12/2025 at 5:06 PM, MasterStrategist said:

Henry made $8m per year, on a 1 yr prove it contract.

 

That's like saying Saquon isn't worth his money, after he played on a 1 year proce it deal.

 

Henry signed for 2025?

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He was signed last year by the Ravens to a two year contract.

[MasterStrategist]

  On 4/12/2025 at 5:17 PM, FLFan said:

He was signed last year by the Ravens to a two year contract.

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I know, my point was for people to stop looking at these "prove it deals", as some comparison for Cook.  Barkley had the same/similar with Philly--- now he's getting paid.

 

And my point on 2025, was for people to notice Henry is taking up $12-13m in cap space.  Aav means squat, cap and gtd $ is the true story.

 

Again, if we want to compare Cook- go find a young / top 10ish RB, entering year 4 with his stats.  Not many.  And as I've said numerous times, the aav is just a tabloid for agents to gloat....gtd $s is the true benchmark.

[SoonerBillsFan]

The closer to the draftwe get, I would like to see him traded for a quality pick or picks.

[Einstein's Dog]

  On 4/12/2025 at 5:06 PM, MasterStrategist said:

Henry made $8m per year, on a 1 yr prove it contract.

 

That's like saying Saquon isn't worth his money, after he played on a 1 year proce it deal.

 

Henry signed for 2025?

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I disagree with what you're saying. 

 

Henry did not play on a 1 year deal.  Henry got a 2 year $16M deal according to Spotrac.  Nothing really prove it about it, people here were talking about whether the Bills should make a bid.

 

Similarly Saquon was not playing on a one year deal.  He had signed a 3 year $37.75 contract.

 

 

[DrDawkinstein]

 

Welp, that's that for Watt in Pittsburgh. The Steelers GM needs to teach this young punk a lesson and trade him before the draft. How dare he post anything on social media. Probably has his troublesome brother in his ear. He isnt even a 3-down DE anyways.

[Prospector]

  On 4/14/2025 at 12:56 PM, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Welp, that's that for Watt in Pittsburgh. The Steelers GM needs to teach this young punk a lesson and trade him before the draft. How dare he post anything on social media. Probably has his troublesome brother in his ear. He isnt even a 3-down DE anyways.

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I know this is a joke, but I would love for us to trade for him... maybe give them Cook straight up🤣

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[MrEpsYtown]

So many really good running backs in this draft. 

[DrDawkinstein]

  On 4/14/2025 at 4:13 PM, Prospector said:

I know this is a joke, but I would love for us to trade for him... maybe give them Cook straight up🤣

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I'm as serious as every other post in this thread that is offended by Cook posting anything on social media.

[BuffaloBill]

  On 4/12/2025 at 6:21 PM, SoonerBillsFan said:

The closer to the draftwe get, I would like to see him traded for a quality pick or picks.

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You forget that the Bills will have opportunity to do his deal if they want. Also he will probably provide the Bills with a third or fourth round compensatory pick if he leaves. 
 

[SoonerBillsFan]

  On 4/14/2025 at 4:47 PM, BuffaloBill said:

You forget that the Bills will have opportunity to do his deal if they want. Also he will probably provide the Bills with a third or fourth round compensatory pick if he leaves. 
 

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I don't want an end of Round comp pick.  I would rather have another 2ndround or 3rd round this year 

[SoTier]

  On 4/12/2025 at 6:32 PM, Einstein's Dog said:

I disagree with what you're saying. 

 

Henry did not play on a 1 year deal.  Henry got a 2 year $16M deal according to Spotrac.  Nothing really prove it about it, people here were talking about whether the Bills should make a bid.

 

Similarly Saquon was not playing on a one year deal.  He had signed a 3 year $37.75 contract.

 

 

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Philly also just gave Saquan an extension and a pay raise.   Baltimore is seeking to extend Henry for 2025 and beyond, too.

 

[Einstein's Dog]

  On 4/14/2025 at 7:22 PM, SoTier said:

 

Philly also just gave Saquan an extension and a pay raise.   Baltimore is seeking to extend Henry for 2025 and beyond, too.

 

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Saquan's season is light years ahead of what Cook did, not really a good comparison.

 

Henry is already under contract for 2025, if they extend him it would be for future years.  And yes, Cook should be interested in what Henry gets.

[BuffaloBill]

  On 4/14/2025 at 4:53 PM, SoonerBillsFan said:

I don't want an end of Round comp pick.  I would rather have another 2ndround or 3rd round this year 

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The Bills are highly unlikely to land a second rounder for a RB. Best case is a conditional 3rd round pick.

[Dr Krentist]

  On 4/14/2025 at 8:36 PM, BuffaloBill said:

 

The Bills are highly unlikely to land a second rounder for a RB. Best case is a conditional 3rd round pick.

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Particularly if this draft has a lot of good RBs. A RB needy team probably wouldn't need to trade for Cook.

[Ga boy]

  On 4/14/2025 at 8:52 PM, Dr Krentist said:

 

Particularly if this draft has a lot of good RBs. A RB needy team probably wouldn't need to trade for Cook.

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There are a lot of teams that Cook piled up the yardage would give a 2nd.  He is more well regarded than many of this board think.  Still think he will be a Bill this year.

[SoonerBillsFan]

  On 4/14/2025 at 8:36 PM, BuffaloBill said:

 

The Bills are highly unlikely to land a second rounder for a RB. Best case is a conditional 3rd round pick.

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I think they could get NYG 3rd rounder 

[Walking Tall]

  On 4/14/2025 at 9:55 PM, Ga boy said:

There are a lot of teams that Cook piled up the yardage would give a 2nd.  He is more well regarded than many of this board think.  Still think he will be a Bill this year.

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I know you have a soft spot for Georgia players but there is no way Cook lands a 2nd. The guy is entering the last year of his contract. If he does, build a statue for Beane.

[Ga boy]

  On 4/14/2025 at 10:01 PM, Beast said:

I know you have a soft spot for Georgia players but there is no way Cook lands a 2nd. The guy is entering the last year of his contract. If he does, build a statue for Beane.

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You are prolly right because of the last year thing, but he’s a top 10 RB and can do things that are elite.  Hope he stays, and yes I’ve liked him since UGA.