You understand Samaje Perine just signed a contract for $7.5 million for 2 years this off-season, right? He is the exact same age as Cook and has not run for more than 400 yards in a season or started more than two games in a season since 2017. He has scored 7 career rushing TDs.I'll do 8 mill for 2 years (4 per year)...anything more will be paying for a declining player.
I think a lot of people in this thread are not seriously engaging with the state of NFL salaries. Noah Igbinoghene has a $3.6 million cap hit this season. Ced Wilson has an $8 million cap hit. We are paying Dan Feeney $3.2 million to be a backup center and Keion Crossen $3.2 million to be a special teams gunner.
$4 million per year is not a realistic price point for Cook. It’s like saying yes I’m in favor of us adding Jamarr Chase, but I wouldn’t trade more than a third round pick.