‘The Bills have four current options. 1. Do nothing (their current tact). 2. Extend him long-term to align Cook with the league’s highest-paid running backs (obviously not a priority). 3. “Sweeten” his 2025 contract by adding guaranteed money or easily attainable statistical bonuses (good faith move). 4. Discuss a bridge deal with Cook (bingo).’
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Five things to watch for at Buffalo Bills minicamp
‘We’ll start with the most obvious question – does Cook, the Bills’ top running back, make an appearance? Cook, who is seeking a contract extension, was a no-show at the Bills’ voluntary OTAs. General manager Brandon Beane, different Bills coaches and teammates have all expressed that the Bills still “love ‘Jimbo.’ ” If Cook is to skip – or to show up and not participate – will that sour the Bills? Cook, 25, was strong for the Bills last season, and the team knows that. The disagreement is just on his exact value. The two sides met but were not able to come to an agreement during the offseason, leading to Cook’s dissatisfaction.’
East Aurora turns festive as Hallmark winds down filming of ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story’
‘What came next, then, was more like a dream for Bills’ fans as former players Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed and Scott Norwood walked up to claim their milkshakes, drawing a gasp from a young woman who enthusiastically called them “legends.” That was actress Holland Rodan and it was all part of a scene being filmed in the restaurant for the new Hallmark original movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.”’
Bills had trade interest in Pro Bowl CB now a free agent after Packers release
‘The Bills had “real interest” in acquiring Alexander before they spent a first-round pick on cornerback Maxwell Hairston in the NFL Draft, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.’
Why Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman is getting rave reviews this spring
‘“(Being able to separate has) never been something that we’ve ever worried us about with him,” Brady told Syracuse.com. “The term separation in the NFL, that’s such a – maybe it’s a misused line, because it’s so hard to A, get separation, and then B, what does that separation look like? A lot of it is just nuances of running routes.”’
A James Cook contract holdout doesn’t benefit him or the Bills in 2025
‘The problem for Cook is that for all his success, the Bills haven’t shown an urgency to keep him on the field during critical situations. Cook was one of two players (along with Tampa Bay’s Bucky Irving), to have 1,000 yards rushing and play fewer than 50% of the offensive snaps last year.’
Bills already have a connection to Jaire Alexander, the now suddenly available Packers star
‘Buffalo was linked earlier this offseason to the pursuit of a trade for Packers star Jaire Alexander, per Fox’s Jordan Schultz. Green Bay just released Alexander on Monday.’
Bills begin mandatory minicamp on Tuesday
‘Up until now, it’s been voluntary for players to be in attendance.’
East Aurora decked out for filming of Bills Hallmark movie
‘Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story” continues to be filmed throughout the community, and local businesses are decked out to help celebrate the Christmas cheer.’