Brandin Cooks: 'Can't pass up opportunity' to join Bills QB Josh Allen

Brandin Cooks knew something promising was staring him in the face.

The Veteran NFL wide receiver signed in Buffalo on Tuesday. The 32-year-old was waived by the New Orleans Saints last week and was a free agent.

The Bills need help stretching the field. Quarterback Josh Allen can't throw himself the ball--at least not that far. Cooks is now a vet but assures his speed "ain't left."

Being fast is not why he picked joining the Bills. For him, it was about a chance to play with a MVP quarterback like Allen.

"You can’t pass up that opportunity," Cooks said. "He’s a special player. All you do is hear about this organization from afar, being a special place and how they treat players. It’s all about ball. I’m thankful to be here, for sure."

Cooks' production has slowed down in recent years but he is a multi-time 1,000-yard playmaker. It's hard to get up to speed in the middle of a season, but if it all goes well in Buffalo (7-4), Cooks could be a profitable addition.

Head coach Sean McDermott did not reveal or pressure Cooks to find a way to suit up on Sunday in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5). But Allen sounded optimistic and positive about Cooks.

"I think bringing a guy like him in and being a veteran presence for our room, he's come in here, he's already basically learned our playbook," Allen said via video conference. "He's an extremely high football IQ guy. He's been around the league for a long time."

For more from Cooks, see the attached clip below:

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