What are your feelings on James Cook RB1

[BillMafia716ix]

How you guys feeling on James Cook as a number 1 back? With Brady taking over full time James Cook should see an increase workload. Fumbles and drops have been an issue with him though. I still think he’s too small to be an every down back. Personally I would like to see use him like Detroit uses Gibbs and find a quality #2. I like Ty Johnson but could we find better?

[wppete]

Feeling great. He definitely is a #1 back. He had a great year and think he will be even better next year. 

[Westside]

He seems to disappear in games. I would love to see more consistent next year.

[Beast]

 Cook was 3rd in yards from scrimmage for all running backs. What else needs to be said?

[NeverOutNick]

9 minutes ago, BillMafia716ix said:

How you guys feeling on James Cook as a number 1 back? With Brady taking over full time James Cook should see an increase workload. Fumbles and drops have been an issue with him though. I still think he’s too small to be an every down back. Personally I would like to see use him like Detroit uses Gibbs and find a quality #2. I like Ty Johnson but could we find better?

Gibbs is capable of being an every down RB. He fights for extra yards and doesn’t go down once he’s touched. I like cook in this offense but if you have watched Michigans offense at all he’s our Edwards and we need a Corum

Edited February 8, 2024 by NeverOutNick

[Aussie Joe]

Feeling better about him now than this time last year …

 

But … as you said, fumbles and drops in particular are the main issues …

 

I wonder how many times we’ll see a Dallas type game again ? Hope it wasn’t a one time only as I loved that dominance …

 

 

[TBBills Fan]

With valentines day approaching my feelings have not changed. I like him as a friend and love his play on the field, but no deeper feelings unfortunately 

[LABILLBACKER]

He's somewhat proven to be a bonified RB1.  But the drops and fumbles are undeniable. Can someone work with him on technique and focus?  Who knows?? He needs to have a good complementary power RB as a change of pace.  I love what Ty brings but we need someone 10x more reliable than Harris/ Murray.  Not trading for CMC while I watch James drop 4 td passes this season absolutely tore me up. He has the capacity to improve.  The question is does he have the mental toughness and desire to do it?  These are all questions that will likely be answered this fall.

[NewEra]

He’s on his way to being a top 5 back if he can clean the drops and fumbles

[Buddy Hix]

Above average but fails to show up In big moments and has issues holding onto and catching the ball.

[BillsFanForever19]

He was the 4th leading rusher in the NFL and a first selection Pro Bowler. What's not to like?

 

He's a Kamara type RB who has developed well. Saw huge growth between Year 1 and Year 2.

 

A bit frustrating to see him outright drop some balls that hit him right in the hands though, as he was Drafted in large part because of his receiving ability in College. Hopefully he cleans that up next season.

 

24 minutes ago, Westside said:

He seems to disappear in games. I would love to see more consistent next year.

 

Every back in the league disappears at times. Defenses key in on the run and the blocking breaks down and it's hard to run.

 

There were plenty of times though that his shiftiness found lanes and yardage where there shouldn't have been.

Edited February 8, 2024 by BillsFanForever19

[Chaos]

He was not particularly effective in the Redzone. 

https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/red-zone-stats/rb.php?range=full

 

 

[Chicken Boo]

He and Ty are a very good 1-2 punch.  

[CaptnCoke11]

Be nice if he could catch some more wide open TDs but other than that can’t complain.  Get a good #2 to compliment 

[Buffalo Junction]

Remember though… Cook is a RB. Just like Aaron Jones and Kamara he’s gonna drop some passes that make you 🤦‍♂️. He’d be a receiver - like Deebo Samuel - if he had better hands. The threat of Cook scorching a defense is a large part of his value to the offense…. On any given play that kid can break off a huge gain. 
 

IDK what the answer is for a hammer to go along with Cook. It could come from the draft. Could be an AJ Dillon in FA. 🤷‍♂️. I was all for Montgomery last offseason. I’m sure Beane will find someone though. 

[ganesh]

13 minutes ago, Chaos said:

He was not particularly effective in the Redzone. 

https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/red-zone-stats/rb.php?range=full

 

 

That number gets skewed when Josh Allen (and his 15 TDs) is your QB

[Ya Digg?]

4th in rushing, 3rd in overall yards from scrimmage and there’s a question as to if he should be the #1 guy???

 

if Ty Johnson wants to come back for cheap money cool, if Hines has a cheap deal great…otherwise go find some other really cheap back ups. The Bills shouldn’t be wasting resources this off-season on running backs 

[Chaos]

Just now, ganesh said:

That number gets skewed when Josh Allen (and his 15 TDs) is your QB

I watched the games. The stats match my eyes. If Cook was effective, we would have used Cook more.  

[John from Riverside]

His numbers check out

 

He will always need a partner back there, but most teams do that nowadays

[Shortchaz]

Good player, nothing special.