CriminalMind Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Hendon Hooker Is really intriguing. The cons are that he is injured right now (they say scheduled to be training camp ready), he is 25 and intermediate passing. But he has a ton of pros. Good mobility, good arm, doesn’t flee the pocket too fast, “pass-first”, big hands, tall, good frame, speed. Good deep ball and leans on his big weapons. QB Decision making is higher right now (compared to Richardson) Having him sit behind Cousins for a year, and take over in 2024 it’s certainly something interesting. Edited March 4, 2023 by CriminalMind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 1 hour ago, CriminalMind said: Hendon Hooker Is really intriguing. The cons are that he is injured right now (they say scheduled to be training camp ready), he is 25 and intermediate passing. But he has a ton of pros. Good mobility, good arm, doesn’t flee the pocket too fast, “pass-first”, big hands, tall, good frame, speed. Good deep ball and leans on his big weapons. QB Decision making is higher right now (compared to Richardson) Having him sit behind Cousins for a year, and take over in 2024 it’s certainly something interesting. Why is he such an old prospect? Did he take the Kenny Pickett route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Bryce Young proves that he can eat a lot of ice cream, and chug a lot of water. The Sam Bradford effect. Edited March 4, 2023 by SemperFeist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Equally as shocking, Richardson proves he’s a big guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 2 hours ago, CriminalMind said: Hendon Hooker Is really intriguing. The cons are that he is injured right now (they say scheduled to be training camp ready), he is 25 and intermediate passing. he's dying? like, slowly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker isn't throwing at the NFL Combine this week but did arrive in Indianapolis with a point to prove — that he's mentally ready for the pro game and will be an asset to the franchise that drafts him coming off a stellar career with the Volunteers. Hooker missed the final portion of the 2023 season with a knee injury but says he's ready to throw again and rehabilitation is going faster than expected. He's one of several high-end former SEC signal-callers expected to get the call early in April. Hooker: "First and foremost, I want to come in and learn from any and everyone. Vets, coaches, on the field and off the field, how to be a pro. That’s the first thing I want to do. And embark my character, the person that I am and building trust around the whole organization." "Starting with attitude. I’m extremely blessed to be here, a once in a lifetime opportunity and something I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid. Continuing to control what I control. Keep my confidence as well. That mental side of the game, elevating that mental side of the game however I can. Continue to rehab. Finally being able to do total body workouts. Finally being able to put some weight on that leg. I’m excited to get back to throwing next week." https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/NFL-Combine-2023-Hendon-Hooker-expresses-confidence-during-interviews-talks-Tennessee-offense-205696447/#205696447_4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I honestly wouldn't mind if we went the 2012 Washington route. Maybe trade up for a QB, then draft Hooker in a later round as an insurance policy. Hooker is an intriguing prospect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) On 3/3/2023 at 8:53 PM, wcblack34 said: First the Love Boat, now Hookers??? We really are the #1 franchise in the NFL Edited March 5, 2023 by AP_allday2869 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticNorseman Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I know the glory boys are on the field trying to impress, and for me, I'm not all that enamored with the QBs and WRs, even though a 5th Rd WR would be wise. I do believe Hendon Hooker in the 3rd would be a good gamble. But, I'm a much bigger advocate for Avila, the OG/C from TCU as our 3rd Rd pick. If the Vikes go D in Rd 1, and he's there, would you be in favor of drafting him to replace Bradbury, or even Cleveland down the road? I need to go back and watch both CFP games . . . He had to have been blown-up by Georgia, but his whole team sucked. As a guy on an assignment, how was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 16 hours ago, Vikes22 said: So, what is his ceiling?? Richardson had a completion percentage of 53.8%. That is horrible. 17 tds to 9 ints. That’s not good either. Don’t get caught up in all the hype about “ ceiling “. The pick would Stroud and it’s not even close. If we are looking at QB, I think trading back to the end of the 1st and picking Hendon Hooker would be a great pick. I’ll take the QB that has a completion percentage of 68.8 over the last 2 years to go along with 6080 yards and 58 tds to 5 picks. And over a 1000 yards rushing combined over that time as well. let Hooker sit for a year ( and heal to 100 % ) and be the future for the Vikings. I wouldn't take Hendon Hooker before the 4th-5th round. He has little to no upside. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Jordan Addison came in at under 6 feet tall, under 175 pounds, and ran a 4.55 40. Not a good showing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 minutes ago, swede700 said: I wouldn't take Hendon Hooker before the 4th-5th round. He has little to no upside. I know a lot of people will probably criticize that take, but he's already 25 yrs old...and it's no wonder that he was able to be pretty dominant...he was a man amongst young men. He is what he is physically at this point. As it is, Burrow and Mahomes are only a year or 2 older than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrplChilPill Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I 100% don't think they can get any QB this year that is worth getting. IF they really want a new QB, they should be dealing for picks next year and trading Kirk for anything. Start over (keeping JJ and the OL, other than Bradbury). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithVikings28 Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 We gotta get Stetson Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, KeithVikings28 said: We gotta get Stetson Bennett. Lol what? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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