Buffalo Rumblings on James Cook

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Buffalo's backfield was led by James Cook, who would go on to claim the league's rushing title (rushing 309 times for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season); speculate why the Bills would be wise to manage Cook's workload to keep him fresh for the team's potential run to a Super Bowl; hear why Cook is Buffalo's second-most important player heading into this pivotal season

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Cook's rushing title and role as second-most important Bill support workload management strategy.

Reigning NFL rushing champion (309 carries, 1,621 yards, 12 TDs in 2024 regular season) facing potential workload management in Joe Brady's first season as head coach; source speculates Brady should call more pass plays for Cook coming out of the backfield, and emphasizes workload management to keep him fresh for playoff run; Cook identified as Buffalo's second-most important player heading into 2026.

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