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

James Cook makes his pitch as Bills examine running back room
Cook is coming off a strong campaign, and he is entering the final season of his original four-year rookie deal.
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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A new Buffalo Bills offseason means tough roster decisions will be made. The Bills are lacking in some key areas in the receiving room and among the defensive line and secondary, but one place they aren’t lacking is running back.
James Cook indicates he wants $15M per year contract. Who are highest paid running backs?
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.
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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.
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?
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook wants $15M annual salary
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