Buffalo Bills running back, James Cook, has now indicated what amount he is looking for if he were to sign a contract extension. $15 million per year or at least around that range. The brother of Dalvin Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and will make $5.142 million in base salary. After this season, James Cook is now eligible for an extension. However, Cook is smart by asking for $15 million per year. The half back is entering the prime years of his career and could be a key figure of a high-powered Buffalo offense led by reigning MVP, Josh Allen.
If the Bills were to grant him this amount, he would be behind only Christian McCaffrey’s $19 million per year in this regard. He would also be making more on a per year basis than Saquon Barkley ($12.583 million), Alvin Kamara ($12.25 million), Jonathan Taylor ($14 million), and Josh Jacobs ($12 million). However, Buffalo also has the franchise tag at their disposal. If Cook gets franchise tagged, he would earn the $15 million amount, but only short-term. It will be interesting to see if the Bills do give James Cook a new deal. Especially since they used more of a committee towards the end of the year with rookie, Ray Davis, sharing carries with the two-time Pro-Bowler. All in all, the Buffalo Bills seem to have a long offseason ahead of them as they look to remain in Super Bowl contention.
