[pefloresjr]

Hogan overachieved. He never got the throwing mechanics coaching he needed, but between his playbook knowledge, decision-making, and grittiness, he became a great QB.

I think with a true quick release throw, Hogan's decision-making would have benefited immeasurably.

I'm not sure Pritchard is the right answer as quarterback coach, but he (and Shaw) should get credit for Hogan "overachieving".  We can't know the percentage of credit to give to Hogan versus the coaches but I was pleasantly surprised by the continual improvement Hogan showed over the three years when he had real playing time.  Throwing motions for quarterbacks are tricky like pitching motions and a player's performance can sometimes be harmed by trying to change their throwing motion.  Doesn't mean it should never be tried, but I don't think that fixing Hogan's motion is as simple as it seems.  I'm also not sure if his release time is significantly improved or not.  It is tough to tell from the naked eye.  Again, the coaches are on the hook for their recruiting misses but their successes shouldn't just be discounted based on the assumption that they could have done better. 

Cheers,
Pete F.

[pefloresjr]

Hogan overachieved. He never got the throwing mechanics coaching he needed, but between his playbook knowledge, decision-making, and grittiness, he became a great QB.

I think with a true quick release throw, Hogan's decision-making would have benefited immeasurably.

I'm not sure Pritchard is the right answer as quarterback coach, but he (and Shaw) should get credit for Hogan "overachieving".  We can't know the percentage of credit to give to Hogan versus the coaches but I was pleasantly surprised by the continual improvement Hogan showed over the three years when he had real playing time.  Throwing motions for quarterbacks are tricky like pitching motions and a player's performance can sometimes be harmed by trying to change their throwing motion.  Doesn't mean it should never be tried, but I don't think that fixing Hogan's motion is as simple as it seems.  I'm also not sure if his release time is significantly improved or not.  It is tough to tell from the naked eye.  Again, the coaches are on the hook for their recruiting misses but their successes shouldn't just be discounted based on the assumption that they could have done better. 

Cheers,
Pete F.