Is Cook worth it?

[Billsfed1]

Those first few games to me are fairly dicey.

 

Still think he’s a hell of a back and would love to have him, but if he really makes his intentions clear…does he get booed out of Buffalo?

 

When he undoubtedly makes a big play in the opener…does he get booed?

 

Hollins and Cook were the 2 guys not named Allen that really gave us something against the Chiefs.

IMO he deserves his spot if he’ll behave.

 

Is he worth the headache?

Edited Tuesday at 03:23 PM by Billsfed1

[MikePJ76]

Behave?  What?

 

The guy has not done a damn thing wrong.

 

What on earth are you talking about.

[DallasBillsFan1]

He's the #2 offensive weapon on the team IMO.  Maybe not worth $15m though.  No new info here, but he'll be a Bill in 2025 then likely move on.  I don't think Beane wants to spend on that position.  Cook is not elite, but he's a very good RB.  He hasn't been loud or annoying enough ... yet.

[Logic]

He's not worth paying a top RB contract to, but not because he's any kind of headache.

He's not worth it because he's not elite.

He isn't a great weapon in the passing game (he's capable there, albeit with the occasional case of the dropsies, but nothing special), he comes off the field on third downs because his pass blocking stinks, and he's a guy whose load you have to manage.

So if he's not a three-down back, he's not a huge weapon in the passing game, and he comes off the field for key third downs, how to you justify handing him a big contract? Simple: You don't.

Let him play out 2025 and then walk. Ray Davis and Ty Johnson and a draftee will be perfectly capable replacements. If you feel the need to spend money on the running game, allocate those dollars to Connor McGovern instead.

[FireChans]

9 minutes ago, Billsfed1 said:

Those first few games to me are fairly dicey.

 

Still think he’s a hell of a back and would love to have him, but if he really makes his intentions clear…does he get booed out of Buffalo?

 

When he undoubtedly makes a big play in the opener…does he get booed?

 

Hollins and Cook were the 2 guys not named Allen that really gave us something against the Chiefs.

 

IMO  he deserves his spot if he’ll behave.

 

Is he worth the headache?

Why would he get booed for playing

 

what is the headache

 

 

[The Jokeman]

3 minutes ago, FireChans said:

Why would he get booed for playing

 

what is the headache

 

 

Some people read into him asking for $15 million contracts through social media headaches. Others may have issue that he put his Buffalo house on the market when appeared our GM said that he isn't talking contract extension with him etc. as another cause for concern. Personally, he's been good in his role and welcome signing him to another 2-3 years but not top end money maybe top 10 but it means sacrificing elsewhere like the interior OL to do so. 

[mushypeaches]

Honest to freaking god, these offseason threads are cringe-worthy

 

James Cook is a very good running back

James Cook has some elite talents

James Cook produced at a high level last year

James Cook isn't Saquon Barkley

 

He's going to play in Buffalo this year without holdouts or complaints

He will continue to play at a high level, but not get more than 60% of snaps, similar to last year

He'll leave in free agency and get a nice, but not elite, 2nd contract

The Bills will get a nice comp pick in 2027

 

[FireChans]

2 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Some people read into him asking for $15 million contracts through social media headaches. Others may have issue that he put his Buffalo house on the market when appeared our GM said that he isn't talking contract extension with him etc. as another cause for concern. Personally, he's been good in his role and welcome signing him to another 2-3 years but not top end money maybe top 10 but it means sacrificing elsewhere like the interior OL to do so. 

Sure but if he plays out the year who cares? 
 

Gonna bench him for 29 year old Ray Davis because he puts his house on the market when we can’t reach a deal to keep him in Buffalo?

 

It doesn’t make any sense lol 

[Einstein]

22 minutes ago, mushypeaches said:

Honest to freaking god, these offseason threads are cringe-worthy

 

James Cook is a very good running back

James Cook has some elite talents

James Cook produced at a high level last year

James Cook isn't Saquon Barkley

 

He's going to play in Buffalo this year without holdouts or complaints

He will continue to play at a high level, but not get more than 60% of snaps, similar to last year

He'll leave in free agency and get a nice, but not elite, 2nd contract

The Bills will get a nice comp pick in 2027

 

 

Not how comp picks work unfortunately.

 

It really depends on who we sign that year too. We may end up getting nothing for Cook.

 

For example, the Giants lost Saquan Barkley - who went on to have ann MVP quality season - and they got 0 comp pick for him because it was cancelled out by them signing Drew freaking Lock.

 

 

 

[The Cincinnati Kid]

Misbehaviors include asking for a raise and desiring a new abode. Welp, torches and pitchforks? Torches and pitchforks. TORCHES AND PITCHFORKS!

[Einstein's Dog]

I think the more interesting aspect for the Cook saga is when, and for what, would you move him for?

 

The first opportunity comes at the draft.  For instance if J Barron drops down a ways, packaging Cook and our first to move up could make sense.  Moving Cook during the draft would then allow the Bills to include an RB in their draft strategy.

[FireChans]

3 minutes ago, Einstein's Dog said:

I think the more interesting aspect for the Cook saga is when, and for what, would you move him for?

 

The first opportunity comes at the draft.  For instance if J Barron drops down a ways, packaging Cook and our first to move up could make sense.  Moving Cook during the draft would then allow the Bills to include an RB in their draft strategy.

The Bills just spent another pick on an RB last year and re-signed Ty Johnson.

 

whether Cook is here or not, do we really need to draft ANOTHER running back? Am I back in 2010?

[MJS]

Nobody is going to boo him. That would be ridiculous.

 

No, he is not worth his asking price, especially as part of a running back by committee backfield, which is what the Bills employ.

[Einstein's Dog]

4 minutes ago, FireChans said:

The Bills just spent another pick on an RB last year and re-signed Ty Johnson.

 

whether Cook is here or not, do we really need to draft ANOTHER running back? Am I back in 2010?

If the Bills trade Cook, yes they need another RB.  And the draft would be the way to do it.  It doesn't have to be with one of their first three picks though.

 

Yes, the Bills spent a pick last year on RB, and I bet they are glad they did now with the Cook dilemma in full bloom.

 

This is not 2010, there are more games.  A team would be foolish to not have depth, especially at RB.

[MJS]

8 minutes ago, FireChans said:

The Bills just spent another pick on an RB last year and re-signed Ty Johnson.

 

whether Cook is here or not, do we really need to draft ANOTHER running back? Am I back in 2010?

No, we don't, unless it is late in the draft. They could easily draft a guy next year if they need to.

[Mr. WEO]

another Cook thread has given me a headache

[MJS]

1 minute ago, Einstein's Dog said:

If the Bills trade Cook, yes they need another RB.  And the draft would be the way to do it.  It doesn't have to be with one of their first three picks though.

 

Yes, the Bills spent a pick last year on RB, and I bet they are glad they did now with the Cook dilemma in full bloom.

 

This is not 2010, there are more games.  A team would be foolish to not have depth, especially at RB.

I don't think Cook will get traded. What would he even be worth? A 4th rounder? Whatever team he goes to is going to have the same problem with extending his contract.

[strive_for_five_guy]

1 hour ago, MikePJ76 said:

Behave?  What?

 

The guy has not done a damn thing wrong.

 

What on earth are you talking about.

[Mat68]

21 minutes ago, Einstein's Dog said:

I think the more interesting aspect for the Cook saga is when, and for what, would you move him for?

 

The first opportunity comes at the draft.  For instance if J Barron drops down a ways, packaging Cook and our first to move up could make sense.  Moving Cook during the draft would then allow the Bills to include an RB in their draft strategy.

Though unlikely.  Omarion Hampton falls to the low 20’s I would move up and trade Cook on day 2.  I think Cook is very good and important to the offense.  Johnson or Davis might get you 15 to 20 yards Cook could get 30 to 40.  To move on it would need to be for more potential.  Not many offer more. Hampton qualifies.   

[Chandler#81]

How many more ‘trade Cook’ threads do we have to put up with? Another years worth? He’s a Bill under contract for another year. Then he walks with the teams’ blessing. END OF STORY, ferchristsake 🤨