With the backdrop of laughter from his fellow leaguemates, Shefter selected James Cook with the 31st-overall pick in this edition of the fantasy football marathon.

How did Shefter know that Cook would be taking on a more active role and finalizing his contract extension?

Shefter revealed, “I went to the source.”

Brandon Beane officially inked his star running back to a four-year extension. The deal was announced on Wednesday, August 13. However, the verbal agreement between Cook and the Bills came together late Tuesday night. Beane highlighted the timeline: “I think we had an understanding that, you know, we need to practice if we’re going to be able to get back to the table. And so I think there was good faith on both parts from him and his agent to our side. Once we got him back on the practice field, we really worked hard yesterday. I think it was roughly 11:00 or so last night where we were able to say were both sides are good with this and we’ll get it signed in the morning.”