{"id":36875,"date":"2025-03-29T02:45:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T02:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=36875"},"modified":"2025-03-29T02:45:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T02:45:40","slug":"breaking-james-cook-loves-his-move-to-the-miami-dolphins-cook-even-took-to-social-media-to-share-that-he-believes-he-should-be-paid-15-million-per-year-for-a-new-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=36875","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: James Cook loves his move to the Miami Dolphins, Cook even took to social media to share that he believes he should be paid $15 million per year for a new contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>James Cook has been in the spotlight this off-season due to his contract nearing its end. Notably, Cook took to social media to express his opinion that he should earn $15 million annually in a new contract. Given that the Buffalo Bills seem unlikely to make Cook one of the NFL\u2019s top-paid running backs, a trade might be on the table.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/thumbor\/6JSi0hvnC0oFF-QwOUR-eW90B1M=\/1400x1400\/filters:format(jpeg)\/cdn.vox-cdn.com\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23649144\/usa_today_18541453.jpg\" alt=\"90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: RB James Cook - Buffalo Rumblings\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Should Cook secure the $15 million per year he desires, he would rank as the third highest-paid running back in the league. With emerging talents like Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Breece Hall earning less on rookie contracts, such a payout might not be a wise move for the Bills. Daniel Alameda from TWSN predicts that the Miami Dolphins might trade for Cook, even though they already have De\u2019Von Achane.<\/p>\n<p>Alameda notes, \u201cIf there\u2019s any team Cook would consider, the Dolphins should be high on the list. From a football standpoint, we\u2019ve witnessed running backs with comparable skill sets like Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr, and De\u2019Von Achane thrive in the Dolphins\u2019 West-Coast offense.\u201d This wouldn\u2019t be the first occasion the Dolphins have deployed a dual running back strategy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/billswire.usatoday.com\/gcdn\/authoring\/images\/smg\/2025\/02\/19\/SBIL\/79153941007-65-112512.jpeg?crop=5164,2905,x0,y172&amp;width=3200&amp;height=1801&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Bills RB James Cook changes number for next season\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Mostert achieved 1,012 rushing yards, while Achane garnered 800. Acquiring another back to complement Achane isn\u2019t out of the realm of possibility. In his piece, Alameda suggests a fair trade could be: \u201cDolphins Receive: RB James Cook, Bills Receive: Round 3 Pick #98.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This offer seems somewhat low for Cook, but with a loaded 2025 running back class, it\u2019s not too far-fetched. That said, it might not be logical for the Dolphins to invest in another running back. Despite a lackluster rookie season, Jaylen Wright was selected in the 4th round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Abandoning Wright as the RB2 after just one year wouldn\u2019t be sensible.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Dolphins have numerous other team needs. Running back isn\u2019t a priority. If they aim to be competitive in 2025, they should focus on drafting a player who can make a significant impact, rather than bolstering a position group that\u2019s already quite strong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James Cook has been in the spotlight this off-season due to his contract nearing its end. 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