IgotBILLStopay Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I thought he has a history of injuries. Not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 You think they should pick up Hooker? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 First you bring in hookers, then blow....not sounding like a process kinda thing. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 My psychic says they are interested .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazeduck Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Almost posted this same question earlier today. I’d love to take a chance on Hooker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Hooking up with a Hooker? Not a good idea under any conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 8, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 28 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Maybe you should escort yourself out then? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, H2o said: If Yolo says nope, especially to a former Buckeye, I take that to the bank. I just meant nope, there is no interest from Bills that I’ve seen 48 minutes ago, H2o said: If Yolo says nope, especially to a former Buckeye, I take that to the bank. Edited April 8, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: I just meant nope, there is no interest from Bills that I’ve seen Ahhhh, ok. I thought you were saying "nope" to the player in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Maybe you should escort yourself out then? I see you took that personally. Awesome 👏🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, H2o said: Ahhhh, ok. I thought you were saying "nope" to the player in general. Not at all, I would love it as a potential rebirth for him but it’s all about the Injury situation, I don’t know what that looks like but the lack of activity around him looks bleak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: I see you took that personally. Awesome 👏🏻 I see you missed the pun. I will solicit laughs elsewhere. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Huff Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: I see you missed the pun. I will solicit laughs elsewhere. I did miss it. God that was an easy one too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 10 hours ago, djp14150 said: I’m sure that member of Congress has an opinion.... Sure, but this one’s 25 and might be a bit old for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Not at all, I would love it as a potential rebirth for him but it’s all about the Injury situation, I don’t know what that looks like but the lack of activity around him looks bleak Hes an injury prone defensive back not Mary Magdalene. We don't need no born again Hookers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I was solidly on the “draft Malik Hooker!” Train the year he came out. If I’m not mistaken, it’s solely injuries that have held him back so far. If he’s willing to play for what the Bills can afford to pay (a Pop Tart and some crayons), I’d love to sign him. Still has a ton of potential and only 25 years old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Brennan Huff said: So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Keep talking. I will rub my nutsack on your drum set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Last I hear, Malik’s hooker was still in county lockup waiting for him to come bail her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 minute ago, K-9 said: Last I hear, Malik’s hooker was still in county lockup waiting for him to come bail her out. Don’t joke about this when I first saw your post I thought his brother Marcus (current Ohio state player, sort of) went to jail. He’s on his 2nd OVI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Beyond a lack of money - we're also coming up against the roster limit. We can carry 91 players into Camp. At this point - we have 71 players on the roster. We have 7 draft picks. We also tend to sign 10+ UDFA's each season. Not to say we can't or won't sign anyone else - but I think veteran FA signings are pretty much coming to an end. Maybe one or two more - but the odds that it's one person in particular that you have your eye on is pretty damn slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Survivor Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Ask Bob Kraft how picking up hooker worked out for him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I am sure Bon Kraft is interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 21 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said: You think they should pick up Hooker? I wonder if Rusty Hardin is his agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 He played in 36 of a possible 64 regular season games in the past 4 years. I doubt anyone is in a big hurry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Bob Kraft likes hookers. Am I doing this right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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