sandman
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It's an RPO system where Hooker had to read one side of the field. Though he will get plenty of time to study while sitting out his rookie year.
There is something about a guy competing against players 2-3 years younger than he is, and looking dominant. COVID has screwed up a lot of timelines for college players. Hooker didn't have the advantage of being dropped into a pro friendly system like Bryce Young. I think there is still some upside to Hooker. But you have to be honest in that he has a long way to go, as well.
I'm not stumping for Hooker. Just asking for an explanation for "no real experience". Thanks for that explanation.
I would also counter that he just turned 25 in January. He played his last two seasons at 23 and 24. Usually when we see players that age reshaping their bodies and becoming more physically dominant, it is because they are in the NFL and part of a pro team strength and conditioning program. I'm not sure that we can point to empirical data that says just because he was 23-24 that he was dominating 21-22 year old NCAA athletes. Especially in SEC football.