James Cook is pursuing a contract extension while being a full participant in training camp. He emphasizes the importance of showing up to avoid fines and to demonstrate commitment to his teammates. Cook never considered holding out like other NFL players. He believes that attending practice helps build goodwill with the Bills and gives him leverage in negotiations. His confidence in eventually receiving the desired extension is evident, and he values the support from his teammates during this process.
It's my job, you know? I got to participate so I won't get fined. Just come out here, and just show them that I'm ready to go and earn what I got to go get.
I didn't really think about it. I just knew I was going to come out here and work. I don't owe it to nobody but my teammates and myself and my family.
It gives me a little leverage. Show them that I care about it and that I'm willing to do it and willing to come out here and participate.
I'm never going to give up. I deserve what I want, [what] I need, and it's going to eventually happen.
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