Why was Malik Hooker extended?

[Jkyle]

I've been confused as to why the Cowboys gave a 3 yr $24 million extension, $16.5 Million guaranteed.
I don't even remember hearing his name in a game except for a couple of times.
If there were going to extend him, it should've been for a lot less. He no way justifies a contract of that size.
It will be interesting to see if he will fit well in Zimmer's defense.
Another dumb contract decision by Stephen Jones.

 

[Loso86]

I've been confused as to why the Cowboys gave a 3 yr $24 million extension, $16.5 Million guaranteed.
I don't even remember hearing his name in a game except for a couple of times.
If there were going to extend him, it should've been for a lot less. He no way justifies a contract of that size.
It will be interesting to see if he will fit well in Zimmer's defense.
Another dumb contract decision by Stephen Jones.

Well it's also a good thing you didn't hear his name as well right

 

[CTcowboy203]

He’s the 21st highest paid safety in the nfl coming into last years league year. Wasn’t a huge over pay at all. He’s a solid player who received a solid pay day it wasn’t a ridiculous over pay

 

[Coogiguy03]

He was solid

 

[zrinkill]

I have stopped trying to figure out why this front office does anything it does.

I wanna make a Jerry and Stephen loves to pay Hookers joke, but I just don't have it in me.

 

[Mannix]

We like our trash.

 

[Jkyle]

His 2023 stats were 50 tackles (27 solo), 3 Passes Defended, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble.
He made no big plays for a majority of the season. Yes he is "solid" but not someone worth spending that amount of Cap on.
He did a little better in 2022 but still nothing to warrant that high of an extension.

 

[John813]

It was a good extension.

This year he counts for 3.99mil cap hit.
Next year it's 7.75mil
Following year it's 9mil.


The top 5 AAV for safeties in the NFL is: 17.34mil
His isn't really 8mil, as he was extended and the prorated bonus kicked in last year. His true AAV off the new deal is 6.25mil.

For a decent starter, it's a great deal.
Next year he can be cut with almost 4mil in savings.

 

[speedkilz88]

He's a single high safety who has the range to cover the whole backfield. But that was a Quinn scheme not a Zimmer one.

 

[CTcowboy203]

His 2023 stats were 50 tackles (27 solo), 3 Passes Defended, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble.
He made no big plays for a majority of the season. Yes he is "solid" but not someone worth spending that amount of Cap on.
He did a little better in 2022 but still nothing to warrant that high of an extension.

You don’t have a good grasp on salary and contract in the nfl if you think that’s a “high extension” it’s 8m per average which is really less but again ranked him as the number 21 highest paid safety last year and with a rising cap will make it even more palatable.

 

[links18]

He was one of "our guys."

 

[CTcowboy203]

It was a good extension.

This year he counts for 3.99mil cap hit.
Next year it's 7.75mil
Following year it's 9mil.


The top 5 AAV for safeties in the NFL is: 17.34mil
His isn't really 8mil, as he was extended and the prorated bonus kicked in last year. His true AAV off the new deal is 6.25mil.

For a decent starter, it's a great deal.
Next year he can be cut with almost 4mil in savings.

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[Rayman70]

he was extended because Jerry fell in love with him.DQ wanted him. Now Im not sure he fits. I think Junyeh Thomas might be a better player,and should be starting. Kearse has run his course btw, I think he will be gone.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

You can't have superstars at every position and he's proven to be a good, reliable starter. We spent so many years with nothing at safety. Personally I'm glad they've emphasized solidifying that spot.

 

[Bigtex67]

I've been confused as to why the Cowboys gave a 3 yr $24 million extension, $16.5 Million guaranteed.
I don't even remember hearing his name in a game except for a couple of times.
If there were going to extend him, it should've been for a lot less. He no way justifies a contract of that size.
It will be interesting to see if he will fit well in Zimmer's defense.
Another dumb contract decision by Stephen Jones.

Well....I think it is because the Jones boys are quite comfortable paying Hookers........

 

[exciter]

I've been confused as to why the Cowboys gave a 3 yr $24 million extension, $16.5 Million guaranteed.
I don't even remember hearing his name in a game except for a couple of times.
If there were going to extend him, it should've been for a lot less. He no way justifies a contract of that size.
It will be interesting to see if he will fit well in Zimmer's defense.
Another dumb contract decision by Stephen Jones.

Lol, team finished 5th vs the pass giving up a paltry 187 yards a game with the team playing him almost exclusively in cover 3, in charge of covering the whole backend of the field and yet our corners were rarely beat deep over the last 2 seasons. I think Zimmer is going to love having him and the confidence of being able to drop a safety down in the box when need and not have to worry about being torched over the top!

 

[Creeper]

Hooker is a pro's pro. They need a vet on that defense that haw a bunch of "cowboys" on it. But I admit he has not been as good as I thought he would be when they first signed him.

 

[WoodysGirl]

he was extended because Jerry fell in love with him.DQ wanted him. Now Im not sure he fits. I think Junyeh Thomas might be a better player,and should be starting. Kearse has run his course btw, I think he will be gone.

Kearse is a FA

 

[mardwin]

He was solid

he's one of the many safeties that doesn't make a play on the football.

 

[Mikexike]

Kearse is a FA

Thank god, I've seen enough of him.