Well, it seems that Cook is adamant about $15M per year (and we don't know how much he expects in guarantees or years) and Beane
is probably at his "market value" which is $10.2M. I'm betting neither is going to move off those numbers unless the other does too.
I'm thinking Cook is wanting a 4 year $60M contract. Probably wanting $35M+ in guarantees. I wouldn't be shocked if Beane thinks
that is way too much. What happens is still unknown, but the best Beane can expect is Cook plays out his contract and the Bills get a comp pick
in 2027 if he doesn't back up in his demands.
I'm sad they can't get this done. I really would like Cook to be a Bills for the next 3 years. Unfortunately, with the social media stuff, the
home up for sale and the no-show for the voluntary OTAs makes this going forward all on James. He either backs up some or moves it on
down the line.