I know it's a trend to hate what journos say nowadays, but he kind of has a point.
Obviously first option is to keep him and convince him. But, if Hooker decides to leave through free-agency, we shouldn't match it.
1. Because he has the chance to leave as a delisted free-agent and he did as a favour by choosing this pathway instead.
2. He'd have a long time to think about it, and if he feels like it is best for him to move on, then he should.
It will be a bittersweet moment as we will also benefit from that as well. Netting a pick 2 or 3 as compensation on top of pick 1 and 2 can set us up for the future as we will be rebuilding. Again, he has a point in saying that Hooker either won't be there or will be well down on performance when we are ready to challenge again.
Before you say "youz iz crazy look at Carlolton and Meltank", this is just saying that it isn't all doom and gloom should Hooker leave.
If he decides to stay, then I'll be really happy. It'll be hard to swallow seeing him in other colours
