“James is one of the best running backs in the league and we desperately want him out there with us ," Allen told reporters on Thursday, via Alex Bratsky of Bills Digest. "Hopefully something can get done. . . . It’s generational wealth. . . . It’s making sure he’s healthy. . . . He knows what he’s doing.”

James Cook has still not received a new contract, and he's missed his fourth straight practice as part of his hold in.

Naturally, Allen is hoping that things get worked out soon. "James is who he is," Allen said while speaking with reporters Thursday. "He's one of the best running backs in the league. It would be crazy not to say we want him out there.