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,

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

According to an NFL analyst, the Buffalo Bills and running back James Cook may be closer to reaching a deal than people think.