IgotBILLStopay 1,702 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wppete 5,754 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 I thought he has a history of injuries. Not sure though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BruceVilanch 1,443 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 7 minutes ago, IgotBILLStopay said: His demands are higher than teams' willingness to pay him. That would be my guess. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Tuesday 6,673 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 You think they should pick up Hooker? 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Augie 17,931 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 First you bring in hookers, then blow....not sounding like a process kinda thing. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djp14150 309 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 16 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: You think they should pick up Hooker? I’m sure that member of Congress has an opinion.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeaneBandit 691 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Tuesday 6,673 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hapless Bills Fan 27,538 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 13 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Coverage, run support - he’ll do it all so long as you pay him. Massage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 3,202 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 My psychic says they are interested .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glazeduck 477 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Almost posted this same question earlier today. I’d love to take a chance on Hooker. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo716 6,013 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rc2catch 4,088 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jauronimo 4,677 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John from Riverside 7,935 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CSBill 2,255 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Hooking up with a Hooker? Not a good idea under any conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H2o 9,864 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 27 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Nope If Yolo says nope, especially to a former Buckeye, I take that to the bank. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brennan Huff 2,354 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Tuesday 6,673 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 28 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said: So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Maybe you should escort yourself out then? 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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