The Buffalo Bills and James Cook are in a contract standoff, with the running back skipping his third consecutive training camp practice

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is coming off a career year, in which he led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 16. In this type of scenario, players typically do not show up to training camp until they are under security with a new deal,

For the first time this summer, the Buffalo Bills have a real direct comparison to point to in contract negotiations with running back James Cook. Cook is entering the final year of his deal with Buffalo, and he stated earlier in the offseason that he'd like a deal that pays him $15 million per year.