Nah the reason he is 3rd on the chart is because the OL is still growing and depth is a concern… take away the Qb run and we had 33 yards on 19 carries… Qb run is kinda what we need vs the better teams on our schedule and Bailey doesn’t provide that… I hope Bailey stays tho he will be very good at UT in the next few years… right now is just a little too soon for him.Hendon absolutely earned the chance to start Saturday, barring a complete F-up in practice this week. Bailey should get a few reps late in the game.
I love the talent Bailey has; he's absolutely the most talented passer we have. However, he wasn't recruited for this style system and I have to believe that the reason he's getting buried in the depth chart is simply because of his lack of mobility as compared to the other Hooker and Milton when the pocket collapses. But as long as he's on this team, that young man needs some real game reps. I'd like to see him play the whole 4th quarter, if not half of the 3rd, just to get him prepped as a 2nd stringer as long as Milton is out.
Hooker went 15/21 for 188 2 TDs and 1 INT.
That's 71% passing. And he definitely has a little more touch on the deep ball.
He did this off the bench as the 2nd string QB with the 2nd String Center and therefore the 2nd string guard (Lane). And with the third string RB.
Add Small, Evans, Cooper Mays back into the mix and I think his time in the pocket and run game both improve with should BOTH improve his play.
He has to be the guy? Right?
He came out looking like he had never played a snap of football in his life.
But he finally settled in and seemed to do well enough to earn the start in my opinion.
Looked better than Milton.
Bailey had three fumbles last year in addition to his two picks, consistently held the ball too long and got sacked way too often. Seems you only notice when Hooker fumbles the balls.There's really no excuse for Bailey not getting his shot. If Milton had lived up to the hype, or even had been in the same zip code as the hype, that would have been one thing...but he was horrific. Hooker, though better, lost the game with an interception that wasn't a slightly bad throw, it was laughably bad; you could see as soon as he threw it that it was going to get picked. And before that he had another turnover with the fumble. So he has already had as many turnovers in one game against non-SEC competition, as a senior, as Bailey had last year in five games against SEC competition as a true freshman.
Give Hooker the 1st team reps for a week and he'll run the game plan better. Typically the starter gets 70% of the starter's reps. Considering where Milton is he's probably been getting 80% or more with them trusting that Hooker's experience would carry him if he had to come in.I think that Hendon will start, but Milton does a good job running the fast paced offense so I understand why the staff opted to start him. But they both can run and HH is passing much better at this point.
You mean other than not earning it and not offering anything in the run game, right? Not sure why you guys feel compelled to use any mistake or bad play by one of the others to declare Bailey the messiah... but he apparently isn't. I admit I'm curious to see if he could play better. But he's got to earn it. And right now, lack of mobility wouldn't help him or the Vols.There's really no excuse for Bailey not getting his shot.
You are looking for reasons. Hooker came in relief having had no better than 30% of the practice reps. No. It wasn't "laughably" bad. He threw deep middle and didn't account for the safety. Happens every week to very good starting QB's.If Milton had lived up to the hype, or even had been in the same zip code as the hype, that would have been one thing...but he was horrific. Hooker, though better, lost the game with an interception that wasn't a slightly bad throw, it was laughably bad; you could see as soon as he threw it that it was going to get picked. And before that he had another turnover with the fumble. So he has already had as many turnovers in one game against non-SEC competition, as a senior, as Bailey had last year in five games against SEC competition as a true freshman.
I don't think that's fair. He hasn't earned his way yet but he may become a very good QB. His decision making last year even as a green freshman was pretty good. It just has to come quicker but there's every reason to believe it would right now.Henson Hooker or bust the rest of this year, he threw the ball well.
Milton obviously can throw the ball a mile but that’s about it, absolutely no touch.
Bailey well let’s just say he was good in high school.
I rather have a limited playbook, move the ball and score than a wide open one but can't take advantage of it. They can always add more plays to Hookers play as the season progresses.Yes, it's been reported that Hooker limits the plays they can run.
You mean other than not earning it and not offering anything in the run game, right? Not sure why you guys feel compelled to use any mistake or bad play by one of the others to declare Bailey the messiah... but he apparently isn't. I admit I'm curious to see if he could play better. But he's got to earn it. And right now, lack of mobility wouldn't help him or the Vols.
You are looking for reasons. Hooker came in relief having had no better than 30% of the practice reps. No. It wasn't "laughably" bad. He threw deep middle and didn't account for the safety. Happens every week to very good starting QB's.
His biggest mistake if he had the option was not pulling the ball and running it in on that 4th and goal play. But again... not as bad as you portray for a guy coming in with light practice reps and a gameplan designed for someone else.
Does it not even occur to you when you start ripping other Vols that you've ceased to be a Vol fan and started being the fan of a particular player?
Definetly earned the right to take most of snaps in practice and become starter.I saw it coming but I had the benefit of seeing it on tv from a better view. On the field with bodies and someone looking to crush your soul things happen.
It was a good play by the D, Hooker had looked off to the left and then came back right, so he didn't stare the WR down
Hooker has some issues but I thought he looked tons better than Milton. I think his play Saturday earned him a shot to start Sat. IMO
What does that make you when you rip another Vol fan? I'm a Vol fan so by you "ripping" me above, by your logic, you ceased to be a fan.You mean other than not earning it and not offering anything in the run game, right? Not sure why you guys feel compelled to use any mistake or bad play by one of the others to declare Bailey the messiah... but he apparently isn't. I admit I'm curious to see if he could play better. But he's got to earn it. And right now, lack of mobility wouldn't help him or the Vols.
You are looking for reasons. Hooker came in relief having had no better than 30% of the practice reps. No. It wasn't "laughably" bad. He threw deep middle and didn't account for the safety. Happens every week to very good starting QB's.
His biggest mistake if he had the option was not pulling the ball and running it in on that 4th and goal play. But again... not as bad as you portray for a guy coming in with light practice reps and a gameplan designed for someone else.
Does it not even occur to you when you start ripping other Vols that you've ceased to be a Vol fan and started being the fan of a particular player?
No. That isn't the same by his logic. A Vol fan is a fan of the team. Nowhere in there does it make you a fan of ****y, supposed fans.What does that make you when you rip another Vol fan? I'm a Vol fan so by you "ripping" me above, by your logic, you ceased to be a fan.
Fortunately, I don't live in a world where you get to make up the rules of reality. In my world, being a fan does not mean blindly accepting bad coaching, or standing by silently as people claiming to be fans, trot out nonsense and belittle others in defense of said bad coaching.
Yes, it's been reported that Hooker limits the plays they can run.