Malik Hooker expected to make Cowboys' debut in Week 2 vs. Chargers

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The news heading into Week 2 isn't all bad for the Dallas Cowboys, as difficult as that might be to fathom right now. After all, they're currently enduring waves of unfortunate news headlined by the suspension of starting right tackle La'el Collins, a multi-week injury to both Michael Gallup (calf) and All-Pro pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), and questions on if Randy Gregory will clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. However, former first-round pick Malik Hooker might give them something to smile about.

Not only are the Cowboys welcoming back perennial All-Pro right guard Zack Martin from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but Hooker, who signed on late in training camp, is expected to make his debut for Dallas in Week 2, sources tell CBS Sports and news team executive Stephen Jones spoke about earlier this week. This would put another defensive playmaker on the field after losing at least one, keeping the degree of difficulty for quarterback Justin Herbert more level than it otherwise would've been if Hooker wasn't on the roster.

Malik Hooker expected to make Cowboys' debut in Week 2 vs. Chargers, ready to serve as 'ballhawk' in secondary - CBSSports.com
 
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Averaging 2 INT's a season.

He gets away with calling himself a "ballhawk" while Jaylon gets ripped for calling himself "dominant'.

Aren't they pretty much sharing the same ego?

Maybe he can turn his career around precisely when the Cowboys could really use that from him. What are the odds?
 
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Averaging 2 INT's a season.

He gets away with calling himself a "ballhawk" while Jaylon gets ripped for calling himself "dominant'.

Aren't they pretty much sharing the same ego?

Maybe he can turn his career around precisely when the Cowboys could really use that from him. What are the odds?
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7 picks in only 35 starts is good. His problem is he can't stay healthy.
 
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Hooker starting at FS can stabilize our deep-play defense for a VERY long time to come, he's still quite young and would be on the fifth year of his rookie contract if he hadn't otherwise been cut for injury concerns.

If he has a great year for us and doesn't miss time with injuries, we need to extend him -- lock him up very long term.
 
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Doomsday101 said:
The news heading into Week 2 isn't all bad for the Dallas Cowboys, as difficult as that might be to fathom right now. After all, they're currently enduring waves of unfortunate news headlined by the suspension of starting right tackle La'el Collins, a multi-week injury to both Michael Gallup (calf) and All-Pro pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), and questions on if Randy Gregory will clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. However, former first-round pick Malik Hooker might give them something to smile about.

Not only are the Cowboys welcoming back perennial All-Pro right guard Zack Martin from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but Hooker, who signed on late in training camp, is expected to make his debut for Dallas in Week 2, sources tell CBS Sports and news team executive Stephen Jones spoke about earlier this week. This would put another defensive playmaker on the field after losing at least one, keeping the degree of difficulty for quarterback Justin Herbert more level than it otherwise would've been if Hooker wasn't on the roster.

Malik Hooker expected to make Cowboys' debut in Week 2 vs. Chargers, ready to serve as 'ballhawk' in secondary - CBSSports.com
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Jerry and Stephen have already identified Hooker as the one to be inserted into the safety spot vs. the Chargers. He should help!:thumbup:
 

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Doomsday101 said:
The news heading into Week 2 isn't all bad for the Dallas Cowboys, as difficult as that might be to fathom right now. After all, they're currently enduring waves of unfortunate news headlined by the suspension of starting right tackle La'el Collins, a multi-week injury to both Michael Gallup (calf) and All-Pro pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), and questions on if Randy Gregory will clear the COVID-19 protocol in time to take the field against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. However, former first-round pick Malik Hooker might give them something to smile about.

Not only are the Cowboys welcoming back perennial All-Pro right guard Zack Martin from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but Hooker, who signed on late in training camp, is expected to make his debut for Dallas in Week 2, sources tell CBS Sports and news team executive Stephen Jones spoke about earlier this week. This would put another defensive playmaker on the field after losing at least one, keeping the degree of difficulty for quarterback Justin Herbert more level than it otherwise would've been if Hooker wasn't on the roster.

Malik Hooker expected to make Cowboys' debut in Week 2 vs. Chargers, ready to serve as 'ballhawk' in secondary - CBSSports.com
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some much needed help. I hope he is not too rusty
 
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Hooker should start at FS, Kazee at SS if Wilson won't play. Even if Wilson plays he's the 3rd best safety on the team due to his lack of great speed and coverage ability.
 
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