K-9 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 If he's there at 10, you take him and never look back. Of course the fans will roast Whaley and company for taking yet another injured player, but I hope Whaley wouldn't let that sway him. Hooker is some kind of rare athletic talent. Wait for it... His injuries are a big part of why I'd choose Adams over him. Do we want Whaley to draft high on more damaged goods? And...there it is!
Kirby Jackson Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Peppers is the 5th S on my board. Behind Adams, Hooker, Baker, and Obi-Wan. I'd consider him at 44, but I doubt he's even the highest S on my board at that time, let alone the highest player on my board.I like Justin Evans too
BuffaloHokie13 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 I like Justin Evans too He's in my top 10. I like Josh Jones better though. Jones is right in the mix for top 5 for me as well. Evans is right around 8 or 10 for me.
EersN'Bills Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) And...there it is! Hey, it's a concern some fans have. I'd be fine with drafting Hooker, it's just will these surgeries hamper him now and beyond? Who knows how his rookie year will go. The hope obviously is these are just minor bumps in the road and he'll reach his full potential. Edited March 30, 2017 by EersN'Bills
K-9 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Hey, it's a concern some fans have. I'd be fine with drafting Hooker, it's just will these surgeries hamper him now and beyond? Who knows how his rookie year will go. I'm just busting your chops a little. No animosity involved. I can respect fans being leery of a pick that may not be able to contribute early on. But this kid is a rare talent. Think Ed Reed with better range. As impossible as that is to conceive.
YoloinOhio Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 Those 10 1/4 inch paws tho http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2017/03/81084/video-top-nfl-draft-prospect-malik-hooker-shows-off-one-handed-catching-abilities Btw he could also be our WR2
EersN'Bills Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 I'm just busting your chops a little. No animosity involved. I can respect fans being leery of a pick that may not be able to contribute early on. But this kid is a rare talent. Think Ed Reed with better range. As impossible as that is to conceive. Haha and there was no offense taken. That's absolutely something we need. I guess 4-6 months isn't too bad (considering Lawson and Ragland) and that puts him back either right around the start of training camp or one month into the regular season.
2003Contenders Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 He is a top-5 overall talent, but I am not sure any GM in a less than solid situation with his team would be willing to pull the trigger on Hooker with a top 10 pick. He could wind up being a real wild card in this draft.
YoloinOhio Posted March 30, 2017 Author Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Haha and there was no offense taken. That's absolutely something we need. I guess 4-6 months isn't too bad (considering Lawson and Ragland) and that puts him back either right around the start of training camp or one month into the regular season. he had the surgery first week of Feb. and looks great - I think he will be ready for camp which is about 6 months recovery Edited March 30, 2017 by YoloinOhio
K-9 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Haha and there was no offense taken. That's absolutely something we need. I guess 4-6 months isn't too bad (considering Lawson and Ragland) and that puts him back either right around the start of training camp or one month into the regular season. Glad no offense was taken. Never know with this place lately. And yeah, his recovery timeline is favorable. He is a top-5 overall talent, but I am not sure any GM in a less than solid situation with his team would be willing to pull the trigger on Hooker with a top 10 pick. He could wind up being a real wild card in this draft. It's funny how people can have different takes. I see it as a GM in less than a solid situation would HAVE to pull the trigger on a rare talent like Hooker. His prognosis is good; nothing like Jack's last year for example. Assuming no setbacks (a big assumption, I know), he's on a timeline for training camp. I doubt he falls though.
Stud37 Posted March 30, 2017 Posted March 30, 2017 Hooker is the 1 player in this draft, outside of Garrett, that I would take without wanting to trade back. His unique talent is VERY hard to find.
stuvian Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 this draft is too deep at DB for us to take chances on a guy who won't play week 1
Kirby Jackson Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 this draft is too deep at DB for us to take chances on a guy who won't play week 1He will be ready by camp.
Yoho Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Who are all these posters with "boards". Do you think it is a giant white board in the basement with magic markers? Why should I care about their boards? What are their credentials? Is it possible they develop their boards by reading a lot of web sites and watching some you tube? Why do they get so mad if the draft does not go as thier board predict? Do they really believe they know very much? Is this what Mel Kiper created?
Augie Posted March 31, 2017 Posted March 31, 2017 Who are all these posters with "boards". Do you think it is a giant white board in the basement with magic markers? Why should I care about their boards? What are their credentials? Is it possible they develop their boards by reading a lot of web sites and watching some you tube? Why do they get so mad if the draft does not go as thier board predict? Do they really believe they know very much? Is this what Mel Kiper created? I think the range varies between astute and experienced talent evaluators who often write for legitimate and recognized publications, to guys in tin foil hats living in their mother's basement. I'll let you be the judge as to who fits each category.
YoloinOhio Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 First of all I love this player and you all know that, but just to share a little info, my buddy is a HS coach and goes to osu spring practice a bunch. He was there last week and saw Malik. He said he is walking with a noticeable limp. Legs didn't look particularly strong to him, upper body was fine.
Blokestradamus Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 I think the range varies between astute and experienced talent evaluators who often write for legitimate and recognized publications, to guys in tin foil hats living in their mother's basement. I'll let you be the judge as to who fits each category. My mother doesn't have a basement, thank you very much!
Yo no se Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Who are all these posters with "boards". Do you think it is a giant white board in the basement with magic markers? Why should I care about their boards? What are their credentials? Is it possible they develop their boards by reading a lot of web sites and watching some you tube? Why do they get so mad if the draft does not go as thier board predict? Do they really believe they know very much? Is this what Mel Kiper created? Rather than criticizing the use of the word board, wouldn't it make more sense to read what they have to say and form an opinion based on that? Some of the posters here take this stuff seriously, and in some cases make a living writing about the draft. They simply come here to talk football with fellow Bills fans.
The BLUES Brothers Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 Rather than criticizing the use of the word board, wouldn't it make more sense to read what they have to say and form an opinion based on that? Some of the posters here take this stuff seriously, and in some cases make a living writing about the draft. They simply come here to talk football with fellow Bills fans. I agree with this take - I enjoy reading other's opinions and it is the basis of content, not the office it comes from, that makes it an interesting read and have merit. Keep it Up and Go Bills!
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