Lions Coach Dan Campbell Believes QB Hendon Hooker Needs Time to Develop
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Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell doesn't expect rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker to play much, if at all, during his first season due to a leg injury. Campbell views Hooker's age as a positive and believes he has a high upside as a backup or potential starter in the future. The Lions drafted Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft to give themselves options at the position. The team's handling of Jared Goff's contract situation will indicate how Hooker's NFL career might unfold.
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