Kay Adams Uses James Cook Example to Dismiss ‘Bills Have No Talent Outside Josh Allen’ Narrative
The Buffalo Bills have had an impressive campaign so far this season. They shook off early-season inconsistency to reach a 5-2 record after Week 7, rediscovering the balance that eluded them for long.
Josh Allen continues to be a top-tier quarterback, but what’s made this season special is how the team around him, particularly running back James Cook, has stepped up in big moments. The performance prompted Kay Adams to take on one of the NFL’s most persistent narratives: That the Bills have
Adams called the claim “ludicrous,” pointing to Cook’s recent record-breaking performance as proof that Buffalo’s offense is far more than a one-man show. “A narrative that I hate in the NFL for several years now is that Buffalo doesn’t have any talent outside of Josh Allen. It’s a ludicrous conversation,”
“There are great guys on this team. James Cook! He had a 214-yard performance by the five-minute mark of the third quarter. He didn’t get a touch after that because the Bills were up so big,” Adams added passionately. “You’re saying there’s no talent on this Bills team? Josh Allen has to do it all? No, he doesn’t.”
Adams isn’t exaggerating one bit here. Cook has been nothing short of sensational this season. After rushing for a career-best 216 yards and two touchdowns in the Bills’ blowout win over the Carolina Panthers last Sunday, Cook was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, and, later, AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.
Cook’s 11.4 yards per carry marked the best single-game average by an NFL running back in the last seven seasons. And his 153 first-half rushing yards were the most since his brother Dalvin Cook accomplished the same feat in 2021.
Going by sheer numbers, it becomes apparent that Buffalo’s offense has evolved. Allen has been his usual dynamic self and continues to make plays both through the air and on the ground.
Cook, meanwhile, ranks second in the NFL with 753 rushing yards and is tied for fourth with seven touchdowns. His performance has given the Bills one of the league’s most balanced offensive duos.
Beyond those two, players like Khalil Shakir, recently nominated for the 2025 Salute to Service Award, and Dalton Kincaid have provided steady production. So Allen now has legitimate targets. This further proves that Buffalo’s offensive success isn’t dependent on one man.
Jets Struck Gold; Found New York's Next Franchise QB
The New York Jets came into the season with a lot of questions to answer, specifically at quarterback.
The Jets opted to cut ties with Aaron Rodgers and replace him with Justin Fields. Fields is on his third team in three years, and a lot of the media have been counting him out for quite some time. The Jets need him to be at his best if they want a chance to be competitive in 2025.
Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski recently shared a lot of high praise for Fields after the Week 1 loss to the Steelers. Fields showed a lot of talent, potential, and maturity, despite the loss.
Justin Fields awarded an "A-" grade for Week 1 performance
"Justin Fields is on his third team in three years, while still trying to prove he's a franchise quarterback. But the initial return as a member of the New York Jets proved positive," Sobleski wrote. "How the Jets' offense performed with Fields leading the way served as a silver lining to the team's loss Sunday to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"The 26-year-old was efficient from the pocket, hit multiple difficult throws and continued to show what he can do by moving the pocket or using his athleticism as a runner. This version of Fields, coupled with the Jets' talented running backs, can make New York a difficult opponent every week."
It's rare for the Jets to score 32 points in a game and be let down by the defense. The Jets typically keep a game competitive with the defense, but fall apart as an offense. On Sunday, it was the opposite, led by Fields on offense.
Fields put together multiple long touchdown drives, including some in which he was forced to pass more than many expected he could. Fields connected with his former college teammate, Garrett Wilson, for a big Jets touchdown early in the game. The young signal caller also ran for two touchdowns on the ground.
It's hard to find ways to hate on Fields after Week 1, but some of the media will still find a way to do it. As for the Jets, it seems like they've found a potential star. If the young signal caller can continue to improve, the Jets might already have their franchise quarterback on the roster.
