Typically when players get their big contracts, the progression starts to slow down. History has shown us that once a player gets paid, they don’t always continue the production that they were putting up before. Whether it’s offense or defense, there are so many examples of it.
For the Buffalo Bills, they are getting a bit of a bargain on what could be to come regarding running back James Cook, who signed a four-year extension worth $48 million. After two strong seasons in Buffalo, Cook was entering his final contractual year in Buffalo. There was a dispute between Cook and the organization, and it was getting a little out of hand.