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You remain quite Zen over this " situation " . Thanks for the good advice on both counts.

Its been mentioned Beane is playing hardball. I think is more likely true Beanes is treating this as you described. I have always felt Beane is pretty straight up , and steady. Yep he made his commentary because he mostly had to after Cook began to act out. And he has. Thats a fact after removing himself from Bills. You phrased this so well Ja I had to respond. Sounds like Beane all day. But I might make is a slightly tougher trade arena. But Beanes is more mature then me . Obviously

For real ?

its a fair question for sure I don't get the same Team vibe from Cook from my distant view. And yes I have bias or opinionated. I'm old and I earned it by gum !

gonzo, This is the defensive tweak i have been eluding to all along and yes I have to agree with your points about Bills logic up till now. Bills Defense needs to adjust what they have been doing Shut down front four would do wonders and the pressure needs to start at the middle in the run game and trickles back to the pass game as the edges etcs will play be more effective when Bills bulk up on that a- b gap crap My fantasy and I am running with it till after the draft 😃

at worst ? That's how we look at the 1st round pick ? LOL Noticed the semi sarcasm Ja. 😇 They can find a big guy who can hold the line later on and I suggest they do score a honest between the Guards DT. Grant has upside it seems 1st round upside Oliver needs Grant like the Flowers need the Rain dude we are trying to win the superbowl pretty soon here. Get a grip 😂

It's too early to call. Hoping he makes it to thirty and Beanes secures that. But there are some fine players who would make us all happy I bet. if Bills stick to 30 pick\ I sure as heck wouldn't let Grant and then a few others , get past 30 This could be a fine draft for the Bills ! Hoping you are right on that 1105 ! Then the hard work needs to get done for the second round picks. Grant makes it to 30 ? The second round , Bills would do well to gather up two more sure fire 2025 players. Can be done Go Bills 😋

I am sorry I might be misunderstanding you here Doc. But , there are always two sides in negotiations. Cook wanted to go public and call out the Bills to respond. Beane did. agreed that Beane's retort was public and could be construed as negotiations lol. But Cook's young guy mistake was to try to call out a seasoned pro in Beane. Because I luv ya and want to move on from any negative vibe i might have put up ? How do you thinks Cook will respond to the volley and now return from the Bills ?

His feathers might have gotten a tad ruffled. Gangsta ? Hardly. Super nice fellow and most likely straight up with his dealings I do not agree it was low class. But it was a shot to Cooks Teams midsection. I a nice one too in my opinion He was still quite polite. And he certainly did not insult nor close the door on keeping Cook If Cook really want to be a Bill. as compared to fu pay me btchs lol

Thats old school Negative Projection lol But for real , its seem to me each of those players signed because the all feel they are on the right team for them. And the right Time with Josh and Coaching for successes. Cook ? Not sure where his head is at But I expect each of those players you mention to do their very best 2025 and Beyond !

Yep Hanging my hopes on just that. Because he has some pass rush or good push already? he projects as more upside in skill sets with Coaching. Maybe why he also has been mocked earlier i suppose

yea its a concern for sure But i saw he might be dropping too lol There are mocks that have Bills taking him at thirty Be brutal to get to twenty. Next years Bills pick probably. He is looking to go twenty ? I might have to fold. And I really have a thing for this guy you look into Harmon some folks are talking up ? Times change. and we should have made better use of Harrison. I digress

That's right were you want a player. Very sweet spot . It's in both parties best interest to do very well this year of the contract. He sure is in the best Offense for him right now. To shine for both his future contract etc and the Bills Love it show em James !💪 Yea saw that lol Hope all would check that factoid lol

The replies about Cooks agent ^ true ?

A man after my own heart here. Some will cringe But this year I would trade away next years pick to crush this draft of need Your detail makes me hopeful it can be done !

You too have the Bill syndrome many of us suffer from We cant have nice things.😋

" When was the last time a rookie GOING INTO his 4th year actually held out any games?" Hell if I know. But what about him turning weenie? Making business decisions. I dont see that either. He's a competitive Athlete. He will want to succeed. Hence my following comment , which is what I expect tell him to have his best season and he will be showcased, if he shines and plays 3 downs most all season ? We will pay you. >handshake from Beane to cook < I will play devils advocate from time to time and sorry if you took me out of turn Colorado Loved what Happy Days linked us Beane is no one fool i think. Sounds to me like he felt James was pushing him needlessly and responded nicely

Beanes aint mincing words ! Love that Man I will hold you accountable then.

Unless you compare that to him being a weenie and sitting out , or Diggs like and disgruntled and a distraction. There surely some value in that part of the equation. tell him to have his best season and he will be showcased, if he shines and plays 3 downs most all season ? We will pay you. >handshake from Beane to cook <

Do you think he would be the difference in a successful season ? Many have talked up Davis and Johnson could carry the load effectively. I am not so sure as the Offensive script would have to change dramatically having Davis as lead back. And Do you think the Bills FO aren't already thinking same ? and planning around that would be wise. Hope it does not come to that But also thinking Bills can draft some worthwhile support in the 4th if he sits And replace him next years draft once defense and WR are solved

Have to be our missing third not another 4th But hoping they don't trade him and his trade value rises this season 😉 False Bravado ? He was drinking or high ? After working out ? His Brother 👍 Just a bad play to go first in public negotiating. If his "team " had any smarts they would be talking up Buffalo Bills etc. I don't feel that applies to him, or his agent so far

Its worth consideration because the fit appears so good. The other second you go right back to defense ( need ) sorry Sooner , I even struggled to allow a WR this early. Hoping he is the second second honestly. he seems a project. a really great project to have eyes on. If Beane gets us 3 starters who can impact Day one or sooner lol I dont care what side of the Ball they draft After they get Grant lol

I would take a second from San Fran for him 🙂 They can have a fifth and a sixth back to them

addition by not subtracting ? keeping the team together when they are key pieces , and he is , is just smart all around. Keeping Levi Wallace was more of what one might describe as , maintaining the status quo Benford is a fine example of a good investment in a player. He is still trending up. Wouldn't you agree FC ?

He has plenty of potential to improve his pass game. Been noted by a good few others. Kids has plenty of upside and solves the problem Bills have today. Our pass rushers will improve significantly with Grant in the middle and Oliver aside him. trust me on this one Coach. Normally I say get a one tech anywhere in the draft. Get a Nose in the fifth. But Grant and perhaps Harmon are day one game effective