IgotBILLStopay 1,618 Posted Thursday at 02:58 AM Share Posted Thursday at 02:58 AM 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 5,588 Posted Thursday at 03:03 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:03 AM I thought he has a history of injuries. Not sure though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BruceVilanch 1,320 Posted Thursday at 03:06 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:06 AM 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 6,371 Posted Thursday at 03:07 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:07 AM You think they should pick up Hooker? 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Augie 17,705 Posted Thursday at 03:23 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:23 AM 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 282 Posted Thursday at 03:25 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:25 AM 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 625 Posted Thursday at 03:25 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:25 AM 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 6,371 Posted Thursday at 03:32 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:32 AM 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 26,983 Posted Thursday at 03:45 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:45 AM 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 3,084 Posted Thursday at 03:52 AM Share Posted Thursday at 03:52 AM My psychic says they are interested .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glazeduck 348 Posted Thursday at 05:35 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:35 AM 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 5,892 Posted Thursday at 05:59 AM Share Posted Thursday at 05:59 AM 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 4,073 Posted Thursday at 06:58 AM Share Posted Thursday at 06:58 AM 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 4,515 Posted Thursday at 07:02 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:02 AM 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 7,798 Posted Thursday at 07:55 AM Share Posted Thursday at 07:55 AM 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 2,218 Posted Thursday at 10:36 AM Share Posted Thursday at 10:36 AM Hooking up with a Hooker? Not a good idea under any conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YoloinOhio 54,802 Posted Thursday at 11:14 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:14 AM Nope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H2o 9,416 Posted Thursday at 11:43 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:43 AM 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 1,846 Posted Thursday at 12:00 PM Share Posted Thursday at 12:00 PM So...many....terrible.....jokes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Tuesday 6,371 Posted Thursday at 12:29 PM Share Posted Thursday at 12:29 PM 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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