Just a few hours before Tuesday's trade deadline, the Buffalo Bills and general manager Brandon Beane agreed on a trade to acquire Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker.
Hooker provides an exciting spark to Buffalo's defense for the second half of the season.
Here's what they're saying about the move:
Media personalities commented on how the move fills an important role on the back end, appreciating the veteran leadership and statistical success Hooker has had through the first eight seasons of his career.
There were a number of safeties in hypothetical trade talks with the Bills on social media leading up to the acquisition, with Hooker's skill set seeming like it was tailor-made for defensive coordinator Jim Leohnard's unit.
Comparing Hooker to other safeties rumoured to be in potential trade talks, the 28-year-old's success in coverage stood out.
That coverage prowess was on full display in the Titans' Week 8 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, where Hooker finished with three interceptions.
A pair of former Bills safeties also gave their thoughts on the acquisition, including one of Hooker's college teammates.
Titans head coach Robert Saleh met with the media on Wednesday after the deadline, shedding light on how much Hooker meant to his defense.
Hooker has shown the versatility to move all over the field and keep offenses guessing as well, giving defensive coordinator Leonhard a new chess piece to scheme around.
