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Who says he can't handle more? He averaged less than 15 touches per game. He should be seeing 20 plus. 2 receptions per game ain't it for a guy like Cook.

hes a good player. no dispute hes getting talked about like he's a top5 back

100%. I think the lighter OTA's cause an issue.

Apples and oranges. You know as well as I do the weapon that Cook is. He can score at any time.

Yeah, i have a note for Sept. 3rd to cancel the subscription on my iPhone.

I am pretty sure you also didn't watch Montana play as from my recollection you were not watching football back then and didn't become a big fan until much later. So no disrespect, if my recollection is accurate, you can't reasonably weigh in on this having not watched Joe's entire career. I watched both, and I can tell you 2 things: Brady is the GOAT, no other QB has a career resume that can match because he played longer and through that accomplished more than anyone. May never even be equalled. But - It is not so clear who the best QB was on the filed in their primes on any given Sunday. To be fair, I have the same issue at RB when IMHO Barry Sanders is the clear GOAT at RB - But I also didn't watch Jim Brown play and can't really refute when someone argues he was for example. Basketball has a similar debate - Lebron is going to hold more records, more stats, more Finals appearances, etc than Jordan because he has played longer between coming out of High School and still playing at an elite level this late in his career nearly 40 - but doesn't mean he was a better player than Jordan. But depending on how one views them, an argument can be made both ways. But no disagreement, Brady has the resume to lock down GOAT title, and deserves it. Still doesn't mean that head to head in their prime he was a better than Montana. I am not even saying it was Montana, I am just saying it is a legitimate debate.

Really. Most of the guys on that list are starters. I hope they are just being cautious.

We dodged a bullet with Hairston and his knee scare, and Shakir at least has time to rest before he needs two healthy ankles. I’d be much more upset if he were hurt a week or two (or three) from now. The list is long, but I’m sure most of these injuries are just being treated cautiously. All things considered, if we don’t add to the list significantly I’ll be happy with how e survived the worst part of “football season”, the part that doesn’t count.

It wasn't an elite season but he did have some elite plays that you have to accept losing once he leaves. A lot of RBs don't get some of those long TD runs he had. Or a couple of the red zone TDs where he outran a defender to the pylon. Or the 4th down TD in the AFCCG that kept us in the game. I can't pretend those plays weren't important so if the idea is never pay RBs unless they're the elite of the elite, I get it, but those plays have to be replaced or else you are just choosing to take a step back on offense. I don't trust this regime to replace those plays because historically they have not put a lot of resources into explosive skill players.

Check your cable provider. I get HBO as part of my cable package - no additional charge, but commercials.

Just started my HBO subscription for the month

Yes. There's 5 episodes with the last on Sept. 2nd.

Please do not inject common sense / Stoicism into my rant. 🤣

Nothing you can do about it so it should not be worrisome. 😉

So if I sign up for this HBO Max for 9.99 for the month, that's all I need, correct? That's actually not bad at all money wise. Very excited for the show.

For every Doggy Downer we need a Puppy Upper!

Well for sure... I was teasing about the rubber mats and bike thing... but I am not sure this is the best decision for him especially if it becomes acrimonious... and move into him sitting out... I cannot image that would add value on the outside for a contract. Flip side is from his point... and if I get hurt what does that do... I just hope this resolves pleasantly...

There is 0% chance Cook gets $17M+, IMO. That's crazy.

I signed up to HBO Max for a month so let's go. Looking forward to it.

Cook is not going to be traded this year. He’ll either sign an extension or play out the season and become a FA (and get us a comp pick).

ih they don't agree on a contract and he refuses to play, does he get paid? does his current salary get removed from the cap?

We don't want any starters injured obviously, but that's nearly impossible for every team. The only one we cannot see on the list is #17. Otherwise, new or 2nd stringers guys will step up on opening night and they will perform.

@Alphadawg7thank you. I appreciate a well thought out post vs some of the stuff that gets posted. My position at this time is thus... He isnt' worth what he is asking for, and IF he holds out into the regular season, I trade him. Pre season I don't care, he stays healthy which is fine, get Davis more reps. The timing of his "hold in" is when it seems Beane and his agent have put in their final offers it seems. All I want is a Superbowl win like you do, but I said from the minute we chose Davis, I think he can start in this offense and we do very well. But hell who knows right? We will see as we see. And thank you again, I appreciate your response.

If team feels that Davis is 80% the player Cook is at this point. I would look to move Cook whether as a piece in a player deal to fill a hole or for draft picks. I am against paying a RB when you have paid your Franchise QB top dollar. For me keep drafting and replacing. Money is better spent on the lines instead.

I had the same thought until I went and watched all his TD's. I know he only cracked 1,000 yards but 4.9 ypc and 18 rushing TD's (21 if you include the playoffs) weren't by accident. His vision inside the 10 yard line and his added physicality allowed him to score a lot of short yardage TD's that I don't think any other RB we've scored on our roster had since Shady would've scored (there's a a reason Josh only threw for 28 TD's). Same goes for the five 40 plus yard TD runs where his long speed is also unmatched since Shady. Let him play out the year and see if he can come close to that number again. Maybe increase his work load and go from there.