Sean McDermott and the RB had a conversation Friday about Cook's availability for the Bills' first preseason game.

Bills tight end Dawson Knox jokes around and links his hand through running back James Cook arms and waves to the coach during a brief break in practice at the Buffalo Bills train

Well, that creates the impression that the two sides are not really much closer to a contract agreement than they were months ago. Given the fact Buffalo has a little under $1 million in cap space, getting a deal done for Cook - who has suggested he's worth $15 million APY - seems a tight squeeze.