A strong running game is a quarterback's best friend. This is especially true for the Buffalo Bills' star signal-caller, Josh Allen, as his and fourth-year running back James Cook's relationship is a one-of-a-kind collective benefit.
That made Cook's ongoing contractual saga with the front office even more disappointing this summer. In what is firmly a Super Bowl window for the Bills, fans couldn't tell if the young rusher was all-in or all-out in Buffalo.
Ultimately, the two sides reached an agreement on a four-year, $48 million extension, tying Cook to Buffalo potentially through 2030. This seemed like a hefty investment for a running back, but after four games of the 2025 NFL season, Cook has proven to the Bills that he is worth every penny.