Ron Stewart on James Cook

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I think he has the upside to earn back that receiving role he had back in 2023. We look at 2023, 44 catches, 445 receiving yards, four touchdowns that year. He was a monster through the air... he's been treated like prime Nick Chubb, and it makes no sense.

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Cook has untapped receiving upside and could earn back the receiving role he had in 2023 when he posted 44 catches and 445 receiving yards. His archetype as a pass-catching specialist (similar to Jahmyr Gibbs) suggests he's been underutilized in the passing game.

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Cook owns the backfield; easier matchup ahead supports set-and-forget role.

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Cook dominated backfield with 72% snap share in clean rotation.

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Cook's 50% route rate in Week 1 marks an increase from prior seasons.

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Cook's Week 1 dud was matchup-driven; Bills' 36 points signal strong TD upside ahead.

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Bills scrapped Cook's expanded passing-down role mid-game in Week 1.

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