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The Dallas Cowboys have been in search of an RB1 for several years, and despite addressing the position in the NFL offseason, there is still room for improvement. Could disgruntled Buffalo Bills star James Cook be the answer?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook runs with the ball during training camp at St. John Fisher College. \/ Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Dallas Cowboys\u00a0made several moves during the\u00a0NFL\u00a0offseason to revamp the team’s running back room, signing multiple veterans and adding two rookies in the 2025\u00a0NFL draft\u00a0class.<\/p>\n

Dallas signed veterans\u00a0Javonte Williams\u00a0and\u00a0Miles Sanders, while drafting Texas speedster\u00a0Jaydon Blue\u00a0and Clemson mauler\u00a0Phil Mafah.<\/p>\n

The running back room is crowded and there are still questions about whether the team has a true RB1. So, could Dallas continue its aggressive offseason by adding another big-time player to the mix?<\/p>\n

Fantasy Sports on SI\u00a0takes a look at “top landing spots” from a fantasy perspective for disgruntled\u00a0Buffalo Bills\u00a0star James Cook, and the Cowboys naturally popped up on the list.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots. \/ Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Cook would immediately vault to the top of Dallas’ running back depth chart. If quarterback Dak Prescott and company stay healthy, this could be a better landing spot for Cook than [the Washington Commanders],” the article states.<\/p>\n

“With CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the outside, there should be plenty of rushing lanes for Cook. The offense could also do plenty of scoring. Just two years ago, Dallas led the NFL in points per game.”<\/p>\n

Last year, Cook’s older brother, Dalvin Cook, spent some time with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n

James Cook is looking for a big payday, so that could take the Cowboys out of the mix from a financial standpoint, especially with George Pickens entering the final year of his deal. If the Pickens deal pans out, Dallas may want to pay him, but they wouldn’t be able to do so and still give Cook what he wants.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game. \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

So while the trade is unlikely, it’s still fun to dream of a scenario where Cook joins the loaded Cowboys offense and helps America’s Team generate one of the most exciting offenses in recent memory.<\/p>\n

Cook surpassed 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons and was the NFL’s co-leader in rushing touchdowns last season with 16. Throughout his three years in Buffalo, Cook has recorded 2,638 yards and 20 touchdowns, while adding 97 catches for 883 yards and seven scores as a receiver.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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