James Cook's pitch for $15M per year should give Bills pause

James Cook's pitch for $15M per year should give the Bills pause: Here's why
James Cook believes he's worth $15 million per season, but despite two fine seasons, the Bills running back probably isn't going to get that.
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According to Spotrac, that single-year figure would rank at 16th best in the NFL in terms of average annual value, just above former Bills RB Devin Singletary ($5.5 million). If Cook were to receive a deal worth $15 million per year, only 2023 Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey would rank above that at $19 million.
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The Bills spent multiple years with GM Brandon Beane at the helm aiming to construct a hybrid receiving running backs group that could bring athleticism and versatility to their offensive playcalling.
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Three years ago, the Bills would finally find their franchise running back by drafting Georgia’s James Cook at pick No. 63. Cook, 25, is coming off his best season, rushing for 1,009 yards and 16 touchdowns in 16 games.
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The Titans let Derrick Henry go, and the Ravens scooped him up and received a nearly 2,000-rushing-yard season. Former Packer Aaron Jones did well with the Vikings. Green Bay grabbed Jacobs from the Raiders and were happy with the production.
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A $15 million average make Cook the NFL's second-highest paid running back. San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey, who signed a two-year, $38 million extension, is the only running back making at least $15 million per year. It'd put Cook ahead of Indianapolis' Jonathan Taylor ($14 million).
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is set to have an interesting offseason as he enters 2025, which is the year of his rookie contract. After liking a comment on his Instagram live that suggested $15 million APY for him in his next contract, it isn't known if the Bills will want to fork out that kind of salary to a running back.
Bills RB James Cook shares contract wish: $15M a year
James Cook has given an inkling about the figure he wants in his next contract: $15 million. The Buffalo Bills running back appeared on Instagram Live on Wednesday, then added his own comment that simply said "15 mill year.
Should the Buffalo Bills give James Cook a contract worth $15M per season?
Bills Pro Bowl running back James Cook posted on Instagram he should get a contract worth $15 million per season. But should be paid as one of the highest paid backs in the NFL?
Photo: Bills' James Cook Calls for $15M AAV Contract During IG Live Video Stream
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