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 1 hour 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. 

[DrDawkinstein]

18 minutes ago, Offside Number 76 said:

 

 

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.

 

He's very good at catching the ball. Folks just focus on his couple of sure-TD drops from 2-3 years ago instead of all the good catches he has made. But everyone has drops, even the greatest of WRs.

 

He caught the ball a bunch at UGA, and it was one of his features when coming into the pros. He's done it well for us too.

 

This Dallas game from 2023 is the perfect example. He had a banner day, it was a coming out party. This is basically a James Cook highlight reel. He makes a couple of great catches (3:30), and even catches one for a TD (3:50). But late in the game, up big 21-3 thanks to Cook, he drops a sure TD (8:20) and it's all people remember...

 

Also I love posting this because its a fun video for Bills fans.

 

 

Edited 17 minutes ago by DrDawkinstein

[boyst]

18 minutes ago, Offside Number 76 said:

 

 

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.

Coming out of college he was labeled a ball catching back that may contribute to the run game. He was never labeled a 3down back and deemed a change of pace runner and pass catcher. He's grown and our offense fits him well. 

[Figster]

1 hour 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.

Yes, Cook is the best RB in the League IMO.

 

The more Buffalo leans on Cook, the closer Buffalo gets to the big dance in my humble opinion.

 

Thurman Thomas was JK's biggest weapon and was used frequently in the passing game.

 

We have just scratched the surface of Cook's catching capabilities IMO...