While McDermott made it clear that the team is the focus, and that when a player is focused on themselves, they are, for better or worse, not actively or at least fully a part of the team, given recent events Cook getting back out there in uniform is a good sign and hopefully a step in the right direction.

Bills coach Sean McDermott spoke about the contract standoff involving former Georgia star running back James Cook after another twist.

Tension builds for the Bills as a key player’s ongoing situation sparks questions and speculation within the team’s preseason atmosphere