IgotBILLStopay Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 In the 2017 draft, I thought he was one of the "cant miss" prospects. But injuries are a bi*ch and Hooker has missed 28 games in 4 seasons - but when on the field, he has been quite stellar. Despite missing a couple of games in the 2019 season, he made the PFF "All Clutch" team recording a bunch of INTs and fumbles in the 4th quarter of one score games. He is still unsigned. There are two possible reasons (non-mutually exclusive) for that - He has not yet fully recovered from his achilles injury and teams are wary of offering him a contract. His demands are higher than teams' willingness to pay him. Does anyone know which is the primary reason. Why is it "all quiet on the Hooker front"? I would like the Bills to take a flyer on him if it is the former (he can help us late next season when he recovers fully). Especially if Marlowe bolts.
wppete Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 I thought he has a history of injuries. Not sure though.
BruceVilanch Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: His demands are higher than teams' willingness to pay him. That would be my guess. 1
Augie Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 First you bring in hookers, then blow....not sounding like a process kinda thing. 4 1
djp14150 Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: You think they should pick up Hooker? I’m sure that member of Congress has an opinion....
TheBeaneBandit Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 15 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: You think they should pick up Hooker? I mean not everyone is rico suave man lol. But on a serious note Hooker came in as having elite coverage range but is he good at all in run support?
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, TheBeaneBandit said: I mean not everyone is rico suave man lol. But on a serious note Hooker came in as having elite coverage range but is he good at all in run support? Coverage, run support - he’ll do it all so long as you pay him. 1 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Coverage, run support - he’ll do it all so long as you pay him. Massage?
glazeduck Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 Almost posted this same question earlier today. I’d love to take a chance on Hooker. 2
Buffalo716 Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 He'd be a great person to learn behind Micah Hyde in the single High role Micah played his first year here Malik is still a stellar Ball hawk if he's healthy
Rc2catch Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 There are tons of guys left sitting around not getting any interest from teams. This was the impact of the salary cap being lowered. Top guys were always gonna get paid. Mid guys are hit and miss. Lower tiered guys with injury concerns will be lucky to snag a deal after the draft 1
Jauronimo Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said: You think they should pick up Hooker? There's inherent risk in picking up Hooker but its an intriguing proposition nonetheless. If the money is right for the term of services to be rendered we could fill a hole or two. Beane should explore all options. Kick it around a bit maybe put a cigarette out on it but just don't fall in love with Hooker. And no kissing on the lips. 5 1 1
John from Riverside Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: There's inherent risk in picking up Hooker but its an intriguing proposition nonetheless. If the money is right for the term of services to be rendered we could fill a hole or two. Beane should explore all options. Kick it around a bit maybe put a cigarette out on it but just don't fall in love with Hooker. And no kissing on the lips. I felt dirty just reading that 57 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: There are tons of guys left sitting around not getting any interest from teams. This was the impact of the salary cap being lowered. Top guys were always gonna get paid. Mid guys are hit and miss. Lower tiered guys with injury concerns will be lucky to snag a deal after the draft I feel like Lamp falls into the category you just described. Extremely high on that player coming out of college.......then the devestating injury....then he actually has a good season last year as a starter but with all of the guys hanging out at the 7 11 looking for work like last year I completely forgot about him. If you told me I was getting Lamp coming out of college I would be very excited. 2 1
CSBill Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 Hooking up with a Hooker? Not a good idea under any conditions.
H2o Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Nope If Yolo says nope, especially to a former Buckeye, I take that to the bank. 1
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Posted April 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Maybe you should escort yourself out then? 4 1
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