Is Cook the best RB right now?

[Billsfed1]

It’s close.

 

If he’s not 1, he’s 2 IMO.

 

Incredible talent, needs to be utilized more in the passing game.  Bring that about and were going places this January.

[DrDawkinstein]

I love Cook.

 

It's tough to argue he's absolutely #1 with the year Taylor is having, and it seems Taylor is able to run out of tackles a bit more. But agreed, if he's not #1, he's 1B.

 

Yes, please get him into the passing game more!

[Dillenger4]

I love Cook - But not sure he is the "best #1" in the NFL. He is in the top 5 for sure and that's pretty sweet.

[BillsPride12]

I have him at 3 behind Jayhmir Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor.

[Gregg]

He is in the mix as one of the best, but I don't know if he is the best. You got Robinson in Atlanta, Gibbs in Detroit, Taylor in Indianapolis to name a few who are also up there. But Cook has been the Bills best player on offense and that includes 17.

[BillsShredder83]

12 minutes ago, Billsfed1 said:

It’s close.

 

If he’s not 1, he’s 2 IMO.

 

Incredible talent, needs to be utilized more in the passing game.  Bring that about and were going places this January.

Hes a beast 100%. But im taking Gibbs every time straight up. Realistically though theyre neck and neck. Enough so that I wouldn't trade one for the other straight up... the upside is limited and the potential downside just based on system fit, way outweigh that upside.

[gjv]

What are you talking about? All RB's are relatively equal, thats why you never pay them.

[ngbills]

Surprised CMC is not getting more mentions. He is having a historic season.

 

Cook is a top 5 or 10. Here are others in that group:

 

Taylor - Obviously

CMC - Will have over 1,000 rushing and 1,000 receiving; Possible NFL record for scrimmage yards

Bijan R - Also closing in on the 1,000 mark in both rushing and receiving

Gibbs - Another dual threat back, lighter workload

Henry - still a legit threat

Barkley - still a legit threat

Achane - under the radar legit dual threat

 

 

Edited 54 minutes ago by ngbills

[GASabresIUFan]

Who were the young guys re-signed this past offseason? Rousseau, Benford, Bernard, and Cook.  Cook was the one many people here didn’t think should happen.   Now it looks like the best deal of the 4 with Benford right there as well.
 

Are there any Cook haters left? 
 

 

 

[NeverOutNick]

12 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said:

Hes a beast 100%. But im taking Gibbs every time straight up. Realistically though theyre neck and neck. Enough so that I wouldn't trade one for the other straight up... the upside is limited and the potential downside just based on system fit, way outweigh that upside.

Gibbs all day and I love Cook

[skibum]

He's probably #3 this year, which is an amazing accomplishment considering who's out there. And he's not far from the best. 

[Scott7975]

The blocking should get more credit for Cook than people give it. We have a good line. We use more TE blocking sets, fullback blocking, WR blocking all probably more than any other team. I am not saying Cook isn't great. He is, but he isn't #1 in the league. A lot of his big runs are before contact. I was looking for another stat, that I didn't find yet, but I was surprised by this stat... Cook only ranks 15th at seeing 8+ in the box. I honestly thought it would be closer to the top but it isn't.

[JoshAllin]

Haven't been up to date with the league but I thought cook and taylor were at the top but someone pointed out cmc and bijan and they are quietly the top guys when u look at total scrimmage yards

[Offside Number 76]

1 hour ago, Billsfed1 said:

 

 

Incredible talent, needs to be utilized more in the passing game.  Bring that about and were going places this January.

 

1 hour ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

 

Yes, please get him into the passing game more!

 

Not unless he's gotten better at catching the ball.  I'll also note that if Allen has a weakness, it's passing to backfield receivers.

[thenorthremembers]

Taylor is the best back in the league.  Then its Gibbs or Cook pick your poison.