Not one RB drafted or undrafted FA signed

[PrimeTime101]

On 4/27/2025 at 6:59 PM, HOUSE said:

You still ain't getting the BIG bag

 

 

[frostbitmic]

IMO when they drafted Davis last year the plan was that he'd be the starting RB in 2026 and 2027 and they'd draft his eventual replacement next year, to start in 2028-2029. Then Cook threw a monkey wrench into that plan by having a huge season last year. If Cook has another big season he'll get his $$$,  I'm just not sure it'll be from Buffalo.

 

We still have Frank Gore Jr and Darynton Evans for camp and the PS. They'd both be ok in a break glass in case of fire situation.

[ddaryl]

 The transition tag for 2026 is projected to be under $12 million. If Cook has another solid season and ends it healthy you transition tag him and reap the rewards if other teams line up to sign him, or we keep him for less than the $15 million he is asking for.

 

Makes little sense to let him just walk for a 3rd rd compensation pick. IMO. Unless we are hurting for cap space to absorb the tag cost.

 

https://overthecap.com/franchise-transition-and-rfa-tenders

[papazoid]

 let him walk in 2026......get a 3rd round compensatory pick for your troubles

[HomeskillitMoorman]

6 hours ago, frostbitmic said:

IMO when they drafted Davis last year the plan was that he'd be the starting RB in 2026 and 2027 and they'd draft his eventual replacement next year, to start in 2028-2029. Then Cook threw a monkey wrench into that plan by having a huge season last year. If Cook has another big season he'll get his $$$,  I'm just not sure it'll be from Buffalo.

 

We still have Frank Gore Jr and Darynton Evans for camp and the PS. They'd both be ok in a break glass in case of fire situation.

 

Yeah that's kind of what I think...although we definitely lose some explosiveness going from Cook to Davis if that's what happens

[BigDingus]

Good. They need to just resign Cook. It'll become even more apparent after this year, unless he decides to hold out.

[EasternOHBillsFan]

On 4/27/2025 at 7:15 PM, BruceVilanch said:

My theory is Cook will continue to want more money than Beane is willing to give, he will threaten a holdout, he might miss TC but he would be stupid to holdout through actual games, that would tank his FA value. I believe this will be his last season in Buffalo, which is fine. I'd like to keep him, but he's asking for waaaay too much, Dalvin is giving him stupid advice.

 

He would already be talking about holding out and Beane would have picked up a RB or two if he thought he was IMHO...

 

I saw you in the movie Mahogany last night...what's it like to work with Diana Ross?  

[klos63]

2 hours ago, papazoid said:

 let him walk in 2026......get a 3rd round compensatory pick for your troubles

I don't think Beane picks a guy in the 2nd round, not expecting to sign him to a 2nd contract if he produces, which Cook has done.  16 TD's, big plays and was huge in the playoffs.  

I hope they can figure this out peacefully. 

[Redblood]

Lots of good udfa rbs out there. I feel we will do something 

2 hours ago, papazoid said:

 let him walk in 2026......get a 3rd round compensatory pick for your troubles

Agreed

9 hours ago, frostbitmic said:

IMO when they drafted Davis last year the plan was that he'd be the starting RB in 2026 and 2027 and they'd draft his eventual replacement next year, to start in 2028-2029. Then Cook threw a monkey wrench into that plan by having a huge season last year. If Cook has another big season he'll get his $$$,  I'm just not sure it'll be from Buffalo.

 

We still have Frank Gore Jr and Darynton Evans for camp and the PS. They'd both be ok in a break glass in case of fire situation.

Gore may be the cook replacement plan