Panthers met with Hooker per report

[top dawg]

2 minutes ago, heel31ok said:

Prepare for more disappointment if the braintrust here get their wish.

I'm thinking that the prevailing notion here is that Carr is the way to go. For me, that will be a disappointment, but I know that it could be worse.

[heel31ok]

Just now, top dawg said:

I'm thinking that the prevailing notion here is that Carr is the way to go. For me, that will be a disappointment, but I know that it could be worse.

I like Carr but only at a discount.

[top dawg]

2 minutes ago, heel31ok said:

I like Carr but only at a discount.

I can deal with a discount and shorter term contract in reference to DC, but I'm fairly certain that's wishful thinking.

[heel31ok]

3 minutes ago, top dawg said:

I can deal with a discount and shorter term contract in reference to DC, but I'm fairly certain that's wishful thinking.

Yes it is.

[mrcompletely11]

58 minutes ago, top dawg said:

Jeremiah:

Hooker is an ultra productive QB with size, accuracy and athleticism. He operates in the Vols' unique spread attack, where they send their outside wideouts to the extreme edges of the field and force opponents to defend them in space. Hooker has outstanding field vision, makes quick decisions and delivers the ball in a position where his receivers can easily run after the catch. He doesn’t have a powerful arm, but he can make all the necessary throws. He throws a beautiful deep ball. He has the athleticism to extend plays and he’s very effective on designed QB runs. Unfortunately, he suffered an ACL injury late in the season that could jeopardize his rookie campaign. Also, his age (25) is a concern for some teams. Overall, I see Hooker as a quality starting QB and wouldn’t be shocked if he has the best career of any passer in this year's class.

Number 50 of Jeremiah's top 50. Interesting concluding opinion. I wonder if our staff sees it that way. 

I thought the knock on him was his field vision.  He cannot process fast enough

[Mr. Scot]

17 minutes ago, top dawg said:

I'm thinking that the prevailing notion here is that Carr is the way to go. For me, that will be a disappointment, but I know that it could be worse.

I think the true "prevailing opinion" here is that we have a staff that knows what they're doing and we'll ultimately trust their decision.

Even those people who have a preference for one quarterback or another have tended to say this.

[bythenbrs]

6 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I thought the knock on him was his field vision.  He cannot process fast enough

I’m not sure about field vision but, 58:5 indicates he’s pretty good at not throwing interceptions.  The best comment I have read on Hooker is that he has beautiful, NFL ready footwork and throwing motion, climbs the pocket well and 58:5.  He would not be a bad consolation prize if the top four are gone.

[top dawg]

36 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I thought the knock on him was his field vision.  He cannot process fast enough

I haven't seen that one.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

33 minutes ago, bythenbrs said:

I’m not sure about field vision but, 58:5 indicates he’s pretty good at not throwing interceptions.  The best comment I have read on Hooker is that he has beautiful, NFL ready footwork and throwing motion, climbs the pocket well and 58:5.  He would not be a bad consolation prize if the top four are gone.

After Stroud, Hooker might be as good as any of the others available. 

Or so I've been told. 

Buyer beware, all sales are final.

[bythenbrs]

28 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

After Stroud, Hooker might be as good as any of the others available. 

Or so I've been told. 

Buyer beware, all sales are final.

I know I will get pooed for this but, if the top four are gone at 1R9, take BPA.  Trade back up into 1R mid or late round and take Hooker.  This seems like a lower risk, high value get at QB.

For those who will poo this suggestion, "I am immune to your disdain."

[WOW!!]

3 hours ago, rayzor said:

He wouldn't be a day 1 starter. Best chance he has to start is backup to an injured vet.

Only way I take him is as a backup to a vet I was planning to use the next couple years.

He won’t even be playing next year if reality exists.. 

His injury happened way to late in the season for this dude to play next year.. Especially without the risk of further injury happening..

[rayzor]

6 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

He won’t even be playing next year if reality exists.. 

His injury happened way to late in the season for this dude to play next year.. Especially without the risk of further injury happening..

I could see a mid-late season start because of injury to another QB. Otherwise we probably wouldn't see much of him til the next season.

Which would make him finally starting at 27 years old? Oof....

[mrcompletely11]

13 minutes ago, rayzor said:

I could see a mid-late season start because of injury to another QB. Otherwise we probably wouldn't see much of him til the next season.

Which would make him finally starting at 27 years old? Oof....

I have have said numerous times in this thread, Hooker should be completely off our draft board for numerous reasons.   We as a franchise are not in a position to spend a 2nd or even a 3rd round pick on a prospect like hooker. 

[rayzor]

26 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I have have said numerous times in this thread, Hooker should be completely off our draft board for numerous reasons.   We as a franchise are not in a position to spend a 2nd or even a 3rd round pick on a prospect like hooker. 

There is nothing spectacular about him, but spectacular is what is needed. He could be a really good QB later on. There's just too many issues and not enough of the really good stuff to make you think you can build on and around him.