Should Buffalo Bills pursue Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey in trade, or stick with James Cook?

James Cook of the Buffalo Bills scored his first National Football League (NFL) touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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The Buffalo Bills were yet to score a rushing touchdown through the first four weeks of the season. That changed when Bills rookie James Cook ripped through the centre of the offensive line to score a 24-yard touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The score is Cook's first for the Bills and the National Football League (NFL), but it acts as a wake-up call. Perhaps it's time to trust the rookie in the Buffalo backfield.

Cook has averaged an extraordinarily effective 5.2 yards per rush this season, compared to 4.3 for Buffalo's current lead back, Devin Singletary. Cook is averaging 2.6 yards per rush after contact, compared to Singletary's 1.4 yards per rush after contact. Singletary's 66.6 is also better by Pro Football Focus this season, with a 69.4 rating compared to Singletary's 66.6.

Many Bills' supporters applauded Cook's selection at the conclusion of the second round of this year's draught. Cook was expected to take the lead in the Buffalo backfield at some point. There has never been a better time for Cook to score his first rushing touchdown in Buffalo.


America v. Mexico: A football rivalry for the ages
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The United States of America and Mexico, while not the most soccer-loving nations in the world, are famous for their rivalry with each other.

The United States of America and Mexico, while not the most soccer-loving nations in the world, are famous for their rivalry with each other.

One of the highlights of their decades-old rivalry is a repeating 2-0 scoreline that has - in some cases - been maintained internationally. On the back of that, the rivalry has been nicknamed ‘Dos-a-Cero’, meaning 2-0 in Spanish.

One of the highlights of their decades-old rivalry is a repeating 2-0 scoreline that has - in some cases - been maintained internationally. On the back of that, the rivalry has been nicknamed ‘Dos-a-..
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Twenty years ago, both teams first registered the now famous scoreline at the Columbus Crew Stadium in America, during World Cup qualifying. Josh Wolff and Earnie Stewart scored for the victory.

Twenty years ago, both teams first registered the now famous scoreline at the Columbus Crew Stadium in America, during World Cup qualifying. Josh Wolff and Earnie Stewart scored for the victory.

One of the most famous Dos-a-Cero games, this match was played during the 2002 World Cup’s RO16; Mexico were the favourites to win but Brian McBride and Landon Donovan scored to deny their rivals.

One of the most famous Dos-a-Cero games, this match was played during the 2002 World Cup’s RO16; Mexico were the favourites to win but Brian McBride and Landon Donovan scored to deny their rivals.

A repeat of 2001, both teams were back at the same stadium but were aiming to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. Two goals from Steve Ralston and Beasley helped the USMNT to a win.

A repeat of 2001, both teams were back at the same stadium but were aiming to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. Two goals from Steve Ralston and Beasley helped the USMNT to a win.

Once again, a World Cup qualifier, once again at Columbus Crew Stadium. The USMNT won again on the back of a Marcus Bradley brace.

Once again, a World Cup qualifier, once again at Columbus Crew Stadium. The USMNT won again on the back of a Marcus Bradley brace.

World Cup qualifier. Columbus Crew. USMNT wins. 2-0 again. But this time, the US had the chance to score a third. Clint Dempsey was given a penalty in the final minutes only to miss. Many believe that the miss was intentional, homage to the Dos-a-Cero scoreline and the rivalry.

World Cup qualifier. Columbus Crew. USMNT wins. 2-0 again. But this time, the US had the chance to score a third. Clint Dempsey was given a penalty in the final minutes only to miss. Many believe tha..
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Mexico broke the streak for the first time, days after the election of President Donald Trump, famously anti-immigrant and heavily opposed to Mexicans. El Tri scored in the dying minutes to win 2-1.

Mexico broke the streak for the first time, days after the election of President Donald Trump, famously anti-immigrant and heavily opposed to Mexicans. El Tri scored in the dying minutes to win 2-1.

Mexico and the USA meet again on Thursday, this time in Cincinnati. The USMNT have defeated El Tri twice over the summer. Can they start another Dos-a-Cero streak?

Mexico and the USA meet again on Thursday, this time in Cincinnati. The USMNT have defeated El Tri twice over the summer. Can they start another Dos-a-Cero streak?


As previously stated, we are drawn to McCaffrey. However, the Bills' answer and future running back might already be in the locker room. After his performance against the Steelers, we believe it's time for Singletary to make a place for the youngster and for the Bills to release James Cook.

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