James Cook 2024 outlook: the new flagship weapon in Buffalo? – NFL News

28 minutes agoOnce Joe Brady took over as offensive coordinator, James Cook’s potential in Buffalo’s powerful offense was realized. From Week 11 until the end of the season, Cook was the RB11 in PPR formats, averaging 3.7 targets and totaling 104.3 yards per game. That’s even more impressive considering Cook has only played more than 60 percent of Buffalo’s snaps twice during this stretch. How do you improve on a 1,567 yard season? For starters, Cook needs to find the end zone more often. Part of the reason his snap count wasn’t up to par was his exclusion from the inside-ten group. The coaching staff preferred stronger backs, mainly Latavius ​​Murray, to push the ball beyond the goal line. Murray is gone, but rookie Ray Davis could fill the void. Cook should be even more involved in the passing game in 2024. Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis release 241 targets from a year ago. The duo was replaced by Curtis Samuel and rookie Keon Coleman, a seemingly significant downgrade. If the new wideouts can’t separate downfield, Cook could be the biggest target beneficiary. Cook is rated as RB2, but even a marginal increase in touchdowns could easily put him in the top 12.—Andrew Ball – RotoBaller
Source: Professional Football Reference