Post by rustyhilger on Oct 2, 2023 15:41:48 GMT -6
Because if he plays well enough to earn a bigger contract, then you at least got one solid year out of him.
And if he doesn't, you can move on without being on the hook.
And if it was somewhere in-between then you can make an informed decision based on how well he fits the team culture, coachability, etc, rather than rolling the dice on someone who you don't have any idea if he'll fit in.
Last Edit: Oct 2, 2023 15:45:11 GMT -6 by rustyhilger
Because if he plays well enough to earn a bigger contract, then you at least got one solid year out of him.
And if he doesn't, you can move on without being on the hook.
And if it was somewhere in-between then you can make an informed decision based on how well he fits the team culture, coachability, etc, rather than rolling the dice on someone who you don't have any idea if he'll fit in.
I guess my thinking is more that a guy barely a year removed from an ACL tear is more than likely not gonna perform to his full potential, so after a full season you're #1) not getting the player it their best and #2) likely not getting a good idea what his full potential will be when 100% healthy.
I suppose you could argue it might give them a little leg up on intel for him on where he might be health-wise next year compared to the other teams that don't see him in practice every day.
Because if he plays well enough to earn a bigger contract, then you at least got one solid year out of him.
And if he doesn't, you can move on without being on the hook.
And if it was somewhere in-between then you can make an informed decision based on how well he fits the team culture, coachability, etc, rather than rolling the dice on someone who you don't have any idea if he'll fit in.
Also could net yourself a nice comp pick if someone else decides to give him more money than you want to.
Because if he plays well enough to earn a bigger contract, then you at least got one solid year out of him.
And if he doesn't, you can move on without being on the hook.
And if it was somewhere in-between then you can make an informed decision based on how well he fits the team culture, coachability, etc, rather than rolling the dice on someone who you don't have any idea if he'll fit in.
I guess my thinking is more that a guy barely a year removed from an ACL tear is more than likely not gonna perform to his full potential, so after a full season you're #1) not getting the player it their best and #2) likely not getting a good idea what his full potential will be when 100% healthy.
I suppose you could argue it might give them a little leg up on intel for him on where he might be health-wise next year compared to the other teams that don't see him in practice every day.
This is one of those things that can go either way, and I get where you're coming from. I initially asked myself "Why would you do a one-year deal on a guy coming off an ACL?" Then I asked myself "Why would you do a multi-year deal to someone coming off an ACL?" And both trains of logic work out.
But at the end of the day, you weigh the pros/cons and I like this better than the risk we took on Williams and Hooker, to be honest. At least this guy has a legit shot at contributing this season, and he has proven success in the league. I still like the Chark deal last year, because when all was said, we got more than a half season of WR1-level production out of a legit deep threat and we were able to make an informed decision on whether to re-up.
Last Edit: Oct 2, 2023 17:39:45 GMT -6 by rustyhilger
Not sure I agree on Hooker. He only tore his knee a month after Moseley and will have a 3rd round rookie salary for 4 years.
And he takes up a roster spot (assuming you can't keep him on injured reserve forever).
They can keep him on IR all of this season. Worst case starting next year he's a cheap backup with a chance to be the QB of the future. Bridgewater is only under contract this year. My thinking is unless Goff or Bridgewater get hurt in the next few weeks, they will hold out Hooker all season. I think they still have a few more weeks to decide.
And he takes up a roster spot (assuming you can't keep him on injured reserve forever).
They can keep him on IR all of this season. Worst case starting next year he's a cheap backup with a chance to be the QB of the future. Bridgewater is only under contract this year. My thinking is unless Goff or Bridgewater get hurt in the next few weeks, they will hold out Hooker all season. I think they still have a few more weeks to decide.
And you essentially have no idea what what he brings, even though you spent a 3rd round pick on the guy. I still think it's a wash between that and these one-year deals on otherwise proven young-ish vets like Mosely, but that's just a matter of personal opinion.
Last Edit: Oct 3, 2023 8:03:11 GMT -6 by rustyhilger
