Joe Brady· Aug 5, 2026
Bills head coach Joe Brady said he expects James Cook to improve in various elements of his game and remain Buffalo's workhorse runner, with no plan to reduce his workload.
“I expect James Cook to take another step this year in different elements of his game and continue to be the workhorse as a runner”
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James Cook to be 1st on the depth chart
“Brady sees no reason to change course or to reduce Cook’s workload this year. "I expect James Cook to take another step this year in different elements of his game and continue to be the workhorse as a runner," Brady said.”
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