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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Brandon Beane heaps praise on Buffalo Bills' new recruit Joey Bosa, 'You marvel at...'
Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane was interviewed on the Sunday Night Football broadcast on Fox as the Bills clashed with the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Speaking to Greg Olsen and co on the broadcast, Beane was full of praise for their newly recruited defensive end, Joey Bosa. NFL Network's Michael Robinson, left, interview Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa after practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Pittsford, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)(AP) 30-year-old Bosa ended his 9-year stint with the Los Angeles Chargers and joined the Bills. Beane had only good things to say about the Bosa and made elaborate remarks on how much his abilities bolster the Bills roster. 'It's fun to be around him," Beane said. "You obviously really marvel at his game since Ohio State. He knows how to rush. You can't overcome the god given ability that he's got. He's gonna be exciting for us.' This story is being updated.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bills' James Cook on new extension: 'We paid now, so let's go play football'
"I wanna put my shades on." - @thegreat__4 😎#GoBills | #BillsMafia The Buffalo Bills signed James Cook to a $48M 4-year extension Wednesday morning, with $30M in guaranteed fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as the RB1 put pen to paper on the new deal, bringing an emotional conclusion to a hold-in and negotiating period that began earlier this year following the end of the 2024 teared up as he signed his name to remain a Bill. 'We paid now, so let's go play football,' he said to he press not long after the ink dried. He also clarified the reasoning behind his hold-in, saying, 'It was not more so it would help. Just trying to protect myself. Just trying to stay healthy and just get everything done before I can go out there and play with a clear mindset and just be locked in."GM Brandon Beane took the press conference podium directly from Cook's contract signing to talk about what it means for the club moving forward. 'This is the new young core that we're putting our money into,' Beane said. 'We want to draft, develop, and re-sign. This is another draft pick we're proud of, and we're excited to get extended. He's got a skillset we want to maintain in this offense. There was never a case of not wanting to extend him." Buffalo Bills extensions this offseason:🏈QB Josh Allen — 6 years, $330M.🏈RB James Cook — 4 years, $48M🏈CB Christian Benford — 4 years, $76M🏈DE Gregory Rousseau — 4 years, $80M.🏈LB Terrell Bernard — 4 years, $50M🏈WR Khalil Shakir — 4-years, $53M Beane successfully completed extensions for multiple players early in the offseason, though early on, Cook and his agents, Zac Hiller and Matt Leist of LAA, weren't reportedly yet 'on the same page' with Beane and the team to get a deal done, though both sides continuously expressed the desire to keep the starter in Buffalo. 'Once we got him back on the practice field, we really worked hard [on Tuesday],' Beane added. 'I think it was roughly 11 o'clock or so last night, where we were able to say both sides were good with this.'Beane and the Bills' side were happy to reach a resolution, as were Cook and his reps."James could only envision himself as a Buffalo Bill," Hiller said once the deal was complete. "We are extremely thankful to the entire Bills organization and glad we could make that will be making $12M a year, which shows good faith from his side in that he had been publicly asking for $15M AVV via social and company selected Cook in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft in the hope he would provide them with the receiving dual-threat starting running back they had been seeking for several seasons at the done just more, he's been the second-best offensive player on the team after QB Josh Allen over the last couple of seasons. Similar to Allen, who just won league MVP honors, the 25-year-old has thrived playing behind one of the best blocking offenses in gone for 1,000+ yards each of the past two seasons, co-leading the NFL last season with 16 rushing touchdowns, which also tied a franchise mark (O.J. Simpson). He also finished with 18 total TDs and earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl has formed one of the best backfield threats with Allen during that time, as well as one of the best running back rotations in the league with Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. He's also been an ideal fit in Joe Brady's offense, in which success is achieved through efficiency in making the most of opportunities shared and distribution spread across the passing and running game (Cook played on only 48% of snaps last season). He projects to see an increase in his workload following the extension, though it figures to remain balanced with the offense and the team's other weapons.'We also want to use our other weapons and keep him as fresh as possible," Beane said Wednesday. "We think that's the best utilization of him, and we just look at, I know he gets put in the running back room or guys get put in a tight end room, but it's just trying to find a variety of weapons and skill sets and he's got a skill set that we wanted to maintain and keep with this offense. Like anything, it's that fine balance. Some of it is not him wanting out; it's us throwing as many different pieces and looks for the defense while also keeping him fresh."Having been extended beyond his rookie contract for the next four seasons through 2029, he's also making good on the team's hope when they first brought him to Buffalo that he would be their RB1 of the the future is now.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Emotional Bills RB James Cook signs 4-year deal
An emotional James Cook put pen to paper Wednesday, signing a contract extension through the 2029 season just one day after the two-time Pro Bowl running back rejoined his Buffalo Bills teammates in the backfield. Cook, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract and will receive $30 million guaranteed and average of $12 million per season on the four-year extension, according to multiple reports. He teared up as he signed his contract, as shown on a video the Bills shared to their X account. Bills general manager Brandon Beane trumpeted the news on Wednesday morning before the team hit the practice field, pointing to anticipated longevity in tandem with quarterback Josh Allen as the foundation stones of the Bills' offense. "We're excited with where he's at, and he's still a young talent," Beane said Wednesday. "And as we've said in here, don't think he's been overtaxed, or a guy that his the tread on his tires is getting worn by any means." Buffalo signed Allen to a contract extension through the 2030 season and locked up top receiver Khalil Shakir, 25, with a four-year, $53 million deal in the offseason. "We want to draft and develop and re-sign," Beane said. "You guys know all the money we've doled out this offseason. This is another draft pick that we're proud of and excited to extend. "Fortunately, late last night, we got it across the finish line." The deal puts Cook tied for sixth among running backs in the NFL based on new money per season. The news comes one day after Cook opted to participate in practice for the first time since he informed the team of plans to sit out as part of a "business" decision tied to his expiring contract. Head coach Sean McDermott said before Tuesday's practice "things have changed," and getting the running back on the field was critical, Beane said. "I think we had an understanding that we need to practice if we're gonna be able to get back to the table," Beane said. "I think there was good faith on both parts, from him and his agent to our side. Once we got him back on the practice field, we really worked hard yesterday. ... I think it was roughly 11 o'clock or so last night where we were able to say both sides were good with this and we'll get it signed in the morning." Cook's agent, Zac Hiller, said the outcome is what the running back wanted all along. "James could only envision himself as a Buffalo Bill," Hiller said, per ESPN. "We are extremely thankful to the entire Bills organization and glad we could make that happen." Cook had 16 rushing touchdowns and scored in 12 of the Bills' 17 regular-season games in 2024. He has rushed for 2,638 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught 97 passes for 883 yards and seven scores in 49 games since being drafted in the second round in 2022. Cook dressed but did not play in the preseason opener last week, a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants. In his absence, the Bills turned to Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. Frank Gore Jr. put up 50 receiving yards on a team-best five receptions and had 21 rushing yards. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2025 - All Rights Reserved
USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
What Bills GM Brandon Beane said about James Cook contract extension
Buffalo Bills general manager put his team's money where their mouth is by finally inking running back James Cook to a four-year extension. Ahead of his fourth year in the NFL, the Pro Bowl rusher was holding himself out of practices as of late to get a long-awaited extension. On Wednesday, that finally happened. Cook signed a four-year extension with the Bills worth $48 million. The contract keeps him in Buffalo through the 2029 season. Cook is ready to roll now after he said he was prepared to hold himself out of practice for "however long it took." "But it got done," Cook said via video conference. "So let's go play football." On the team's side of the ledger, Beane emphasized much of the same he usually does. The Bills wanted to keep their one draft picks in-house and the team was poised to get a deal done. In terms of anything outside the box, Beane did have one mention worth noting. Could we see more of Cook on the field moving forward following his new extension? The GM hinted yes. 'We like what he provides and we do see him as a three-down type player. We do think he can take more," Beane said. For more from Beane on Cook's extension, see the attached clip below:
NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
Brandon Beane: James Cook is another draft pick we're excited to extend
James Cook and the Bills made it official on Wednesday morning, with the running back signing his contract extension. General Manager Brandon Beane shared his excitement about the deal with reporters shortly after Cook put pen to paper. 'This is the new young core that we're putting our money into,' Beane said, via Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. 'We want to draft, develop, and re-sign. This is another draft pick we're proud of, and we're excited to get extended. He's got a skillset we want to maintain in this offense. There was never a case of not wanting to extend him. 'Once we got him back on the practice field, we really worked hard [on Tuesday],' Beane added. 'I think it was roughly 11 o'clock or so last night where we were able to say both sides were good with this.' Cook had been staging a hold-in and didn't participate in Buffalo's first preseason game over the weekend. But now that's over, with Cook signing a four-year, $48 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. With a new deal could come bigger numbers. Cook was on the field for only 48 percent of offensive snaps in his 16 games played last season. He still led the league with 16 touchdowns, rushing for 1,009 yards while catching 32 passes for 258 yards with two TDs. He's now reached the Pro Bowl in back-to-back seasons. 'We think he can take more, but we do want to use our other weapons,' Beane said. 'Like anything, it's that fine balance. Some of it is not him wanting out, it's us throwing as many different pieces and looks for the defense while also keeping him fresh. 'He's an explosive talent, and if you overuse them and they get wear and tear, they're not the same player. We do think he can be a three-down player. We're excited with where he's at. I don't think he's been overtaxed or 'Man, his tread on his tires is getting worn' by any means.' In 49 career games with 29 starts, Cook has rushed for 2,638 yards with 20 TDs and caught 97 passes for 883 yards with seven scores.
