NFL: The Insiders on James Cook

PodcastThe NFL Report: The 49ers Stay Perfect + Nick Shook Joins the ShowOctober 20, 2026

From the episode

James Cook, who's a great running back, as we all know, needs to work on ball security... over the course of a season, when you run into some of the top-tier teams, is this going to be sustainable?

Mentioned at 19:44 – 20:05

STACKED’s take

Negative signalRole

Cook's ball security concerns could limit sustainability against elite defenses.

Great running back who needs to work on ball security; Dr. Alan Sills expresses concern that over the course of a season, when the Bills run into top-tier teams, ball security issues may not be sustainable, particularly as the team relies on overcoming defensive limitations.