With the need to improve Josh Allen’s outside weapons and the impending contract negotiations with running back James Cook, the Buffalo Bills have a lot of work ahead of them this summer. Cook demands to be paid “what he’s worth,” which is a high asking price for a running back and is allegedly about $15 million APY. But perhaps James’ price just increased with Saquon Barkley’s recent agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles,
which pays him $20 million APY. But the negotiation will be tricky. Cook has stated that he wants a new contract, and he will reach the last year of his rookie contract in 2025. whether a deal cannot be reached, we wonder whether other teams would come calling for Cook’s services as the new league season starts next week. With the running back posting on X and NFL Network discussing Barkley’s deal,
the Cook story has taken a new turn. That caption from James? “I love you Buffalo.” Well, James, we see what you did there. We are basing this on the article, but it seems like Cook may be quietly putting some pressure on the Bills to finalize a contract. Related:
As Hamlin Makes a Significant Change for Free Agency, the Bills Cut a Veteran Since he has publicly expressed his affection for Buffalo and we envision him playing there as well, it stands to reason for the fans to sign him to a new contract if the player is a fan of the team. Cook may be using it as a shrewd negotiation strategy in an attempt to get a huge payout. Time will tell if the Bills want Cook, but Cook wants the Bills.
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