Bills Mafia Community Rallies to Defend James Cook After Controversial Dolphins Comments – HC Sean McDermott: “He’s Not Wrong, Just Said the Truth Too Early.”
Bills Mafia Community Rallies to Defend James Cook After Controversial Dolphins Comments – HC Sean McDermott: “He’s Not Wrong, Just Said the Truth Too Early.”
October 29, 2025 – Buffalo, New York
BUFFALO – When James Cook, the Buffalo Bills’ star running back, accidentally stirred controversy with his offhand remark “The Dolphins?” during The Arena: Gridiron, some thought he had disrespected a division rival. But less than 24 hours later, the Bills Mafia – one of the most loyal fan bases in the NFL – came out in full force to defend their guy.
The Dolphins caught a stray from James Cook 😂
— Underdog (@Underdog) October 28, 2025
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It all started when host Kinsey Wolanski tried to jog Cook’s memory about the team he recorded his first 100-yard rushing game against, joking:
“That team’s trash.”
Cook laughed and, without hesitation, fired back:
“The Dolphins?”
The clip quickly went viral, drawing anger from Miami fans but laughter – and pride – from Buffalo. For Bills supporters, Cook hadn’t insulted anyone — he had simply spoken the truth out loud. After all, the Miami Dolphins, sitting at 2–6, have been widely criticized for inconsistent play and a lifeless offense. To many, Cook’s quip felt more like a reality check than an insult.
On X (Twitter), thousands of Bills Mafia members flooded timelines with the hashtag #HeSaidWhatWeAllThink, sharing memes and sarcastic posts about Miami’s struggles. One fan wrote:
“If the truth hurts, maybe the problem isn’t James Cook — maybe it’s your football team.”
Head coach Sean McDermott addressed the moment in his press conference the following morning, offering full support for his running back:
“What he said wasn’t wrong — just a little too blunt,” McDermott said. “I know what James meant. It wasn’t disrespectful; it was a wake-up call for the Dolphins. In this game, if you don’t show fight, someone’s gonna call you out.”
Cook, who has already tallied 621 yards and 5 touchdowns this season, hasn’t commented publicly, but several teammates have privately backed him. One Bills player told local reporters:
“That’s just James — real, straightforward, and not afraid to say what everyone else is thinking.”
It might’ve only been a three-second moment, but it was enough to ignite the AFC East rivalry all over again. And in Buffalo, no one’s asking for an apology — because sometimes, the truth doesn’t need to be sugarcoated.
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