VolInNW
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Basilio had Watson Brown on as a guest yesterday. I always enjoy Watson, he had a decent career, not as successful as his brother, but the guy knows football, and especially QBs and WRs. And strikes me as just an all-around likeable guy.
Last year, he was over the top in his praise of Hooker, and warned several times that we would inevitably see a significant dropoff at QB this year. He is a Milton supporter, but notes bluntly that Milton just isn't Hooker, and never will be.
All that side, he had a simple, yet brilliant observation on the missed passes and drops. He noted that Hooker would "miss" receivers last year in what is a complex passing offense. The difference is that Hooker didn't throw every pass at 250mph in a tight spiral, so the receivers had a much better chance to adjust and still catch the ball. And they did regularly. With Milton, the same miss is 9 times out of 10 an uncatchable ball, even for excellent receivers. It is simply travelling too fast and has too much juice on it to be catchable if it is a bit off target.
This makes a lot of sense to me. It doesn't trash our WRs, nor does it take a shot at Milton. In the Clemson game, Joe was relaxed, had fun, and took juice off his throws. At this point, he is stressed and unsure of himself, which is likely making him throw even harder trying like heck to make things happen. I REALLY hope he pulls it together, and we don't end up going to Nico. I'd like 9 wins, a solid bowl outing, and to keep the incoming recruit class intact. That sets up a very nice year next season. The longer Nico can learn and develop without starting pressure, the better. And at this point, I really want Big Joe to succeed. The guy deserves it.
Time will tell.
Last year, he was over the top in his praise of Hooker, and warned several times that we would inevitably see a significant dropoff at QB this year. He is a Milton supporter, but notes bluntly that Milton just isn't Hooker, and never will be.
All that side, he had a simple, yet brilliant observation on the missed passes and drops. He noted that Hooker would "miss" receivers last year in what is a complex passing offense. The difference is that Hooker didn't throw every pass at 250mph in a tight spiral, so the receivers had a much better chance to adjust and still catch the ball. And they did regularly. With Milton, the same miss is 9 times out of 10 an uncatchable ball, even for excellent receivers. It is simply travelling too fast and has too much juice on it to be catchable if it is a bit off target.
This makes a lot of sense to me. It doesn't trash our WRs, nor does it take a shot at Milton. In the Clemson game, Joe was relaxed, had fun, and took juice off his throws. At this point, he is stressed and unsure of himself, which is likely making him throw even harder trying like heck to make things happen. I REALLY hope he pulls it together, and we don't end up going to Nico. I'd like 9 wins, a solid bowl outing, and to keep the incoming recruit class intact. That sets up a very nice year next season. The longer Nico can learn and develop without starting pressure, the better. And at this point, I really want Big Joe to succeed. The guy deserves it.
Time will tell.
