Orlando Tim Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Our WR core is shredded and Cook needs to stop making a few plays so that we can use him as our slot guy and move Shakir to the outside. Cook has been overwhelming so far but I truly have high expectations for him. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Ok someone tell him 2 1 14 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Now is the time Cook needs Cook to start playing well. The next screen pass he drops is going to drive me insane. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I don't know, I think it would have been nice if he was doing it earlier, but now would be nice too. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigpen65 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 It's definitely time to stop wasting 3 GameDay roster spots to RB's. Two of them ain't doing ***** and the lead rusher is always the QB anyways. Dress more receivers and DB's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Let Cook cook 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 11 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Ok someone tell him Should we vote or something first? 1 minute ago, pigpen65 said: It's definitely time to stop wasting 3 GameDay roster spots to RB's. Two of them ain't doing ***** and the lead rusher is always the QB anyways. Dress more receivers and DB's. I think if we could block for them we would find out they are not the problem. They could be quite capable given a shot behind a better line. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 minute ago, KDIGGZ said: Let Cook cook He has to catch the ball first. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 He needs touches you can’t just give him one rep and he makes a mistake and then you put him in the doghouse for the rest of the game he had to go back to him 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ga boy Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I’m in the Cook camp. He will shake and bake and burn when he starts catching the ball. Hope it’s soon. Go Bills 🏈🦬 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: He has to catch the ball first. He's not done cooking maybe. He's needs to stay in the oven a little while longer 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) He's had a rough go for the most part with his very limited opportunities. But I think that's most of the problem.....he's not getting a real opportunity. Backs thrive on touches and getting into a rhythm, picking up blocking tendencies of the line, and getting a feel for how defenses are playing you. Because he only gets a couple snaps a game, it is impossible to settle in and get into a groove. So, he gets on the field, presses because he wants to do something meaningful with his 1 or 2 touches, and in turn makes mistakes. I would love for the staff to just tell him going into a game that he's going to get multiple full series in a row and not just a random play once in a while. Unfortunately, I don't see this staff doing that. Our best hope to get anything out of him is to get up big and allow him to come in and get some real work and almost be unstoppable in that time to force the staff to give him more playing time. Honestly, I feel bad for the kid because I think he just needs a real chance to show what he can do. Edited October 4, 2022 by sven233 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 It's time for Cook to not fumble or drop his first possession EVERY single game. 3 7 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Now is not the time, but it would be nice. I'm good with it taking awhile as long as he's starting to play well by December. Down the stretch and the playoffs is when we'll need him the most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownNgold Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ga boy said: I’m in the Cook camp. He will shake and bake and burn when he starts catching the ball. Hope it’s soon. Go Bills 🏈🦬 I hope it's in the playoffs when it matters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ga boy Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, sven233 said: He's had a rough go for the most part with his very limited opportunities. But I think that's most of the problem.....he's not getting a real opportunity. Running Backs thrive on touches and getting into a rhythm and picking up blocking tendencies of the line and getting a feel for how defenses are playing you. Because he only gets a couple snaps a game, it is impossible to settle in and get into a groove. So, he gets on the field, presses because he wants to do something meaningful with his 1 or 2 touches, and in turn makes mistakes. I would love for the staff to just tell him going into a game that he's going to get multiple full series in a row and not just a random play once in a while. Unfortunately, I don't see this staff doing that. Our best hope to get anything out of him is to get up big and allow him to come in and get some real work and almost be unstoppable in that time to force the staff to give him more playing time. Honestly, I feel bad for the kid because I think he just needs a real chance to show what he can do. This week might be that opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I'm all for elevating Duke and inactivating Cook for a game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I don't think it's going to happen. For the last 3 weeks I've heard it's going to be the "James cook game". Mcd doesn't trust him right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 14 minutes ago, sven233 said: He's had a rough go for the most part with his very limited opportunities. But I think that's most of the problem.....he's not getting a real opportunity. He's gotten opportunities, but he keeps fumbling or dropping them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Definitely hoping to see him more involved in the pass game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, NewEra said: Definitely hoping to see him more involved in the pass game They should definitely be splitting him out wide and using him as check down option or decoy. Try and get him going a little bit with all the injuries at WR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Mcd doesn't trust him right now Cook certainly hasn’t given him a reason to trust him. 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 58 minutes ago, Orlando Tim said: Our WR core is shredded and Cook needs to stop making a few plays so that we can use him as our slot guy and move Shakir to the outside. Cook has been overwhelming so far but I truly have high expectations for him. Underwhelming....but you're right he needs to step it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, billieve420 said: They should definitely be splitting him out wide and using him as check down option or decoy. Try and get him going a little bit with all the injuries at WR. Agreed. 2 of the 4 games he’s botched his 1st touch which basically ends his day 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 54 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: He needs touches you can’t just give him one rep and he makes a mistake and then you put him in the doghouse for the rest of the game he had to go back to him How many drives should he be allowed to kill with his drops? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: He needs touches you can’t just give him one rep and he makes a mistake and then you put him in the doghouse for the rest of the game he had to go back to him Singletary had the exact same drop plus a fumble. You can’t bring the kid along an expect him to grow and get confidence using him this way. It’s a big mistake, we need some production from him, not going to get it this way. 5 minutes ago, HurlyBurly51 said: How many drives should he be allowed to kill with his drops? Diggs dropped a sure touchdown, Singletary dropped the same pass and fumbled, Davis had a couple drops, Crowder dropped a few. If we benched everyone who had a drop we wouldn’t have had anyone to throw to… Edited October 4, 2022 by Meatloaf63 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, Meatloaf63 said: Singletary had the exact same drop plus a fumble. You can’t bring the kid along an expect him to grow and get confidence using him this way. It’s a big mistake, we need some production from him, not going to get it this way. Diggs dropped a sure touchdown, Singletary dropped the same pass and fumbled, Davis had a couple drops, Crowder dropped a few. If we benched everyone who had a drop we wouldn’t have had anyone to throw to… They all have proven track records, Cook does not. He needs to make that catch when given the opportunity, and then he’ll get more chances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Give me Singletary and Cook and make Moss inactive. I'm in the "Cook needs more touches camp." You'll see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: He needs touches you can’t just give him one rep and he makes a mistake and then you put him in the doghouse for the rest of the game he had to go back to him I mean it's the NFL. There's no warm up period in games. When your number is called you either make the play or ride the bench. They aren't giving him a lot of snaps presumably because he isn't proving he's worthy of them in practice, and certainly not on gameday. Personally I'm getting kind of sick of him. He played on the national stage at Georgia, his biggest strength supposedly was catching the football, he plays the easiest position to acclimate to the pros, and still he is totally flopping. All I wanted for the offense this offseason was a good pass catching RB with dynamic ball carrying traits and it's hard to be worse than James Cook has been in that role. It's the McKittrick curse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Augie said: I think if we could block for them we would find out they are not the problem. They could be quite capable given a shot behind a better line. Until Singletary stops missing cutback lines the size of Texas, I think it’s fair for the blame to be shared between the O-Line and Running Backs equally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I mean it's the NFL. There's no warm up period in games. When your number is called you either make the play or ride the bench. They aren't giving him a lot of snaps presumably because he isn't proving he's worthy of them in practice, and certainly not on gameday. Personally I'm getting kind of sick of him. He played on the national stage at Georgia, his biggest strength supposedly was catching the football, he plays the easiest position to acclimate to the pros, and still he is totally flopping. All I wanted for the offense this offseason was a good pass catching RB with dynamic ball carrying traits and it's hard to be worse than James Cook has been in that role. It's the McKittrick Reggie Bush curse! FTFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 You trade the f up when you can get a stud in a SB run year - especially when your top RB will be a UFA We could have drafted everyone we did plus Breece in RD 2 or late RD 1. Would have cost a 2nd maybe in 2023. And this year's 2nd. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 2 hours ago, HurlyBurly51 said: How many drives should he be allowed to kill with his drops? How many drives should Moss be allowed to get one yard on..... and kill the drive? Risk vs Reward 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said: How many drives should Moss be allowed to get one yard on..... and kill the drive? Risk vs Reward None. The difference being that Cook should continue to at least be given a chance, whereas Moss should not. Cook needs to execute when given the opportunity, or he will rightfully continue to be limited. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I didn't have high hopes in the kid but thought his production would of been much better. good example of a player struggling to make that transition to the next level. he had a pretty good career with georgia. still some time to see if he can play to his highest potential? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Big Blitz said: You trade the f up when you can get a stud in a SB run year - especially when your top RB will be a UFA We could have drafted everyone we did plus Breece in RD 2 or late RD 1. Would have cost a 2nd maybe in 2023. And this year's 2nd. We would not have gotten Elam Which I shouldn’t have to remind you would be a disaster given all of the injuries tre not back yet And the fact that he is holding down the starting position on the number one defense in the league 3 hours ago, Big Blitz said: You trade the f up when you can get a stud in a SB run year - especially when your top RB will be a UFA We could have drafted everyone we did plus Breece in RD 2 or late RD 1. Would have cost a 2nd maybe in 2023. And this year's 2nd. The bills didn’t think it was worth it and why should day they’re doing better than the Jets Edited October 4, 2022 by John from Riverside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 4 hours ago, HurlyBurly51 said: How many drives should he be allowed to kill with his drops? About as many as the other running backs are killing 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Maybe when the Bills are up by 30 in the 4th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Big Blitz said: You trade the f up when you can get a stud in a SB run year - especially when your top RB will be a UFA We could have drafted everyone we did plus Breece in RD 2 or late RD 1. Would have cost a 2nd maybe in 2023. And this year's 2nd. Should have taken him in the first but oh well had to draft defense 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 6 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: Mcd doesn't trust him right now And who does???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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