Five Things The Bills Should Do Before Free Agency

Five Things The Bills Should Do Before Free Agency

Author: Blue Wire February 14, 2025 Duration: 42:27

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran reveals five things that he thinks Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane should make before free agency starts on March 10 in addition to discussing what potentially could become an ugly contract situation with Bills star running back James Cook.

It's just mid February and Cook still has another year left on his rookie contract with the team but he's already doing things that give the impression he's ready to sink his teeth into getting a new deal. Among them is flat-out saying he wants $15 million per year on his Instagram and one day later actually unfollowing the Bills from his IG as well. That could be nothing but maybe it's setting up to be an issue. Patrick tries to break down what it all means, goes through a case for Cook deserving big money and a case for the Bills to not give it to him. He also goes over what possible contract resolution could look like as well other solutions, including simply doing nothing at all this offseason.

Patrick also goes over five things the Bills should do in advance of free agency and that list includes saying goodbye to one of their most prominent veterans, locking up a defensive guy to (very) big money before it potentially gets even more expensive next year, a handful of guys worth re-signing and pulling off a major trade for an edge rusher.

That plus some fan reaction to the developing Cook situation and much more.

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There's a particular kind of passion that comes from following Buffalo sports, a mix of unwavering hope and hardened realism that Talking Buffalo captures perfectly. Hosted by Buffalo-born Patrick Moran, this Blue Wire podcast dives deep into the heart of the city's teams, with a primary focus on the emotional rollercoasters provided by the Bills and Sabres. Patrick doesn't just report on games; he lives them, offering a perspective that can swing from critical skepticism to full-blown optimism in a single conversation. That authentic, sometimes self-deprecating fan voice is exactly what drives each episode. The show regularly features interviews with guests from across the sports world, media, and even pop culture, providing unique angles and insider insights you won't find elsewhere. It’s this blend of local passion, candid analysis, and diverse conversations that gives the podcast its character. You'll hear the highs, the lows, and all the gritty commentary in between, all filtered through the experience of someone who truly understands what it means to invest in these teams. For anyone who bleeds blue and red or simply appreciates the complex narrative of a sports city, Talking Buffalo feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable, and admittedly opinionated, friend.
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