Bills LOCK UP James Cook for $48 Million | How Will This IMPACT the RB Market?

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🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

James Cook's new contract with the Buffalo Bills sparks a discussion on running back valuations in the NFL. The hosts analyze Cook's $48 million extension, comparing it to other recent deals like Kyren Williams'. They explore the implications for upcoming free agents, including Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. The conversation shifts to the Detroit Lions' cap situation and how it might affect future contracts. Miami's Devin Achane is highlighted as a unique case study in running back value. Tune in for expert insights on the evolving market for NFL running backs and how teams are navigating contract negotiations in a changing landscape.

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0:00.0	James Cook got paid.
0:02.5	Who else is going to get paid, including a massive group of guys for next year.
0:07.4	We got a lot to break down here today on the Locked on NFL scouting podcast.
0:15.9	You are locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes your daily podcast for NFL and college football
0:23.7	scouting part of the locked on podcast network your team every day what's better than this it's guys
0:33.5	being dudes here on the locked on NFL scouting podcast we're the draft dudes i. I'm Joe Marino from Lockdown Bills. He's Kyle Crabs from Lockdown Thalphins. And we are your NFL experts here with you daily to talk team building across the league on the locked on NFL scouting podcast with the draft dudes, part of the Lockdown podcast network, your team every day. One issue a big thank you. Shout out and welcome to our everydayers.
0:55.6	Those of you who never miss a single episode, we appreciate y'all being here very, very much.
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1:09.7	So happy Wednesday to you here on the program.
1:13.3	And a very happy Wednesday to the five NFL franchises deemed the most valuable per
1:21.4	Sportico's annual NFL valuations.
1:23.8	Have you seen the list?
1:25.4	I haven't, but I assume Dallas is number one.
1:27.8	Dallas, 12.8 billion with a B.
1:30.3	Yeah.
1:30.9	The L.A. Rams, 10.43.
1:33.4	The New York Giants at 10.25.
1:35.4	Imagine the Giants were like, good.
1:38.3	Yeah.
1:39.2	The Patriots at 8.76 and then the San Francisco 49ers are at 8.6.
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