An oft-repeated phrase in plenty of Bills Mafia circles, the saying goes that, essentially, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is an unreliable receiver. In the lead up to the 2022 NFL Draft, many analysts were quick to praise Cook for his dual-threat ability. With the Georgia Bulldogs, Cook proved capable lined up anywhere as a skill player.

Plenty of analysts saw him as a perfect complementary, change-of-pace back; perhaps someone ill-suited to featured work due to size and strength concerns, yet a potential matchup nightmare in passing situations thanks to his speed and hands. Respected draft analyst Lance Zierlein’s NFL comparison for Cook was none other than fellow Bills running back Darrynton Evans.

Bills fans were excited about Cook’s prospects in Orchard Park, NY — a more nuan

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