Gregg Posted July 22 Posted July 22 (edited) 50 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: I would argue Dawkins and Brown are better offensive players than Cook, but I do think the Bills are willing to pay him. The issue is likely a matter of price and guarantees. The Bills OL is solid so this a good point with regards to Dawkins and Brown but from the skill positions Cook is definitely the second best player on offense. Edited July 22 by Gregg 2 Quote
DrDawkinstein Posted July 22 Posted July 22 25 minutes ago, Doc Brown said: Agreed but the thing is I don't know if Beane wants to set that precedent for someone at the end of their rookie deal. I always thought some likely to be earn incentives was the easy compromise. I think Beane has enough precedent set on getting guys paid well enough before their contracts expire that he can do one-offs in certain situations without affecting the way he normally likes to operate. Kinda like how at this point, the locker room should be able to absorb a "bad attitude" guy if we needed to bring in a Free Agent. 1 Quote
HamptonBillsfan Posted July 22 Posted July 22 The Bills should just give Cook a decent offer and get this done, If they continue playing hard ball with him, it will result in limited production and ultimately losing him. He’s coming into a year where he can have a bigger role with even more production. Josh needs a run first offense to duplicate his MVP stats and WS. Remember all the mediocre backs since Thurman we’ve trotted out with no playoff appearances. 1 Quote
Don Otreply Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Come on people, this thread should be up to a hundred pages by now, start repeating yourselves over and over, as is the usual MO around here, 😁🍸🚬 1 Quote
nuklz2594 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? Quote
Draconator Posted July 23 Posted July 23 I'm here for the comments to follow. GOLD JERRY, GOLD! Quote
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 23 Posted July 23 6 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? I think his name is James not Bill 4 1 Quote
Mat68 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 14 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? He has showed up to both mini camp and training camp. Participated in both. Modern move is to show up and not participate. A hold in not hold out. That is not what Cook has done. Stated he wants a number in public. Buffalo resigned other players. Neither side contentious just a difference in money. Quote
Doc Brown Posted July 23 Posted July 23 The realtor won't even give me a tour of his house until February for some reason. Quote
HOUSE Posted July 23 Posted July 23 I do remember in the other thread Cook's unwavering love for the Bills Said he would play for free... Quote
CA OC Bills Fan Posted July 23 Posted July 23 4 minutes ago, Mat68 said: He has showed up to both mini camp and training camp. Participated in both. Modern move is to show up and not participate. A hold in not hold out. That is not what Cook has done. Stated he wants a number in public. Buffalo resigned other players. Neither side contentious just a difference in money. I agree with this, however, I think the point the OP is making is valid. At least based on the number he's stated publicly, Cook is seeking a contract that's out of line with what others at his position who are more valuable have recently gotten. Perhaps by next season it would be in line since salaries keep going up, but as of now, most analysis have put his value at closer to $12 or $12.5 million AAV, not $15 million. One theory I've heard says that Cook doesn't really want to remain in Buffalo, but at a high enough price, he's willing to sign and stay. If that's the case, he's playing it perfectly. He's stated his expectations and will do everything he needs to do to show other teams he's worthy of a big payday next offseason. That could include full participation, not holding in (or out) as well of course of balling out this year. Quote
Andrew Son Posted July 23 Posted July 23 I think he wants to win his SB this year, and then leave to the highest bidder and secure his bag. Quote
Simon Posted July 23 Posted July 23 32 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? I remember the last time somebody asked everybody else to do their homework for them. 🫣 3 Quote
JP51 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 40 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? I think he likes the Bills just fine... he is here... but he has 1 kick at this can... and he wants the bag... I do not see a major hometown discount coming out of him.... 2 Quote
Don Otreply Posted July 23 Posted July 23 52 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? This is a Costco sir… Quote
DrDawkinstein Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) 53 minutes ago, nuklz2594 said: Am too lazy to scroll. Has Cook ever expressed that he wants to remain a Bill? The day Saquon signed his new deal. This is one of the tweets that some fans are so upset about. Edited July 23 by DrDawkinstein 1 Quote
Doc Brown Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) 12 minutes ago, JP51 said: I think he likes the Bills just fine... he is here... but he has 1 kick at this can... and he wants the bag... I do not see a major hometown discount coming out of him.... My question is if he has another great year would Beane use the non exclusive franchise tag on him since it will likely cost them less than the amount an extension that he'll be asking for. That's a long time down the road though. Edited July 23 by Doc Brown 2 Quote
nuklz2594 Posted July 23 Posted July 23 30 minutes ago, Simon said: I remember the last time somebody asked everybody else to do their homework for them. 🫣 Day drinking will do that Quote
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