The Redskins made an unexpected play for a young QB yesterday, but not via the NFL draft as expected – instead, swapping 2018 6th round picks with the Cleveland Browns to acquire 3rd year former Stanford standout Kevin Hogan.
Skins fans either cheering or booing the move, in truth, couldn't pick Hogan out of a lineup with a gun held to their head.
So what to make of young Mr. Hogan?
Cut by the Kansas City Chiefs who used a 5th rounder to draft him (1 round ahead of Nate Sudfeld btw…). Signed by the Browns and on their roster for 2 unspectacular seasons. Traded to the Redskins for a pick 15 minutes earlier in the 6th round.
The pre-draft scoop on Hogan seems to have been validated by his arc so far in the NFL. Super solid kid, very bright, great huddle leadership. But has horrible mechanics, poor arm strength, and probably at best, is a *potentially* serviceable backup (key words ‘at best'). Not exactly the ‘hidden gem' teams hope to find with a Hail Mary late round draft pick.
We thought it would be worth sending out a ‘Redskins Recon' intel patrol to see what those closest to Hogan, Browns fans themselves, had to say upon the news they were losing the young QB prospect. Before we get started, it's worth noting that finding active, enthusiastic Browns forums ain't easy. The first forum I found was lead off by a stickied thread titled ‘Why Should I support the Browns?!'.
But where Browns fan commentary could be found, it was fairly enthusiastic when it came to the Hogan deal. Let's start with those Browns devotees who felt the transaction was a big mistake (don't worry – this won't take long).
We don't know exactly what MLD is thinking here, but clearly he may be a ‘Cult of Colt' kind of a fan. Hogan was going to take them to the Promised Land afterall.
‘It's Hogan Time … somewhere'. For a second, I got all excited, about it being Hogie Time.
Pssst. He's not.
More commonly, Browns fans heaped scorn on young Mr. Hogan, and more specifically towards the Redskins who elected to give up 17 draft spots to acquire the QB.
That question doesn't need Odor Eaters Mr. Footwear.
Browns fans seem to be hungry for wins … and snack foods.
Church mouse? Ouch.
Why is this a humorous post? Because he was dead serious. #BrownsFanLife
Pip, Pip, Pip. What are we going to do with you?
On many Browns boards, there were only a smattering of posts of any kind, much less a thread about the latest Browns QB to be cut, released, or traded. Because Browns.
My take on the trade down to acquire Kevin Hogan? He was a good college QB. But like a lot of ‘good college QBs', he simply doesn't have the arm talent to make it at the NFL level. By all accounts, Hogan is a super solid citizen, a great teammate, and a motivated leader in the huddle. If only those things were enough in the NFL. The negatives on Hogan now are the same ones his pre-draft scouting reports were riddled with 3 years ago.
‘Does not have an NFL arm'.
‘Mechanics are God-awful.'
‘Not very adept at reading defenses'
It's true that the Redskins gave up very little to get Hogan. Dropping 17 spots in the 6th round to acquire a player – ANY player – is nothing to get yourself in a tizzy about. But the reason I hate this move is because I believe there's already enough data to determine that Hogan can't be a successful passer in the big leagues. You can't coach that up. He simply can't make the throws required – not even to be a competent back up. It's also clear that Hogan was not going to make the Browns roster. He could've been had for nothing. Those 17 spots in the 6th round may seem like nothing. But then again, they could prove to be the difference in getting or not getting a project QB in the 6th round who actually does have the physical tools worthy of taking a flyer on.
Browns fans, who've seen a lot more of Kevin Hogan than we have, seem to agree with me.
Skins fans either cheering or booing the move, in truth, couldn't pick Hogan out of a lineup with a gun held to their head.
So what to make of young Mr. Hogan?
Cut by the Kansas City Chiefs who used a 5th rounder to draft him (1 round ahead of Nate Sudfeld btw…). Signed by the Browns and on their roster for 2 unspectacular seasons. Traded to the Redskins for a pick 15 minutes earlier in the 6th round.
The pre-draft scoop on Hogan seems to have been validated by his arc so far in the NFL. Super solid kid, very bright, great huddle leadership. But has horrible mechanics, poor arm strength, and probably at best, is a *potentially* serviceable backup (key words ‘at best'). Not exactly the ‘hidden gem' teams hope to find with a Hail Mary late round draft pick.
We thought it would be worth sending out a ‘Redskins Recon' intel patrol to see what those closest to Hogan, Browns fans themselves, had to say upon the news they were losing the young QB prospect. Before we get started, it's worth noting that finding active, enthusiastic Browns forums ain't easy. The first forum I found was lead off by a stickied thread titled ‘Why Should I support the Browns?!'.
But where Browns fan commentary could be found, it was fairly enthusiastic when it came to the Hogan deal. Let's start with those Browns devotees who felt the transaction was a big mistake (don't worry – this won't take long).
MLD Woody said:
We don't know exactly what MLD is thinking here, but clearly he may be a ‘Cult of Colt' kind of a fan. Hogan was going to take them to the Promised Land afterall.
PoeticG said:
‘It's Hogan Time … somewhere'. For a second, I got all excited, about it being Hogie Time.
PoeticG said:
hoorta said:
Pssst. He's not.
jaydog said:
inliner311 said:
More commonly, Browns fans heaped scorn on young Mr. Hogan, and more specifically towards the Redskins who elected to give up 17 draft spots to acquire the QB.
Yerah Be Grand said:
Mr. Footwear said:
That question doesn't need Odor Eaters Mr. Footwear.
Nero said:
Mark O said:
hoorta said:
Orion said:
Browns fans seem to be hungry for wins … and snack foods.
Canton Mike said:
Flugel said:
Church mouse? Ouch.
PortlandDawg said:
FrontPageNews said:
LBC Mike said:
LogicIsForSquares said:
TexasAg1969 said:
Tony said:
Why is this a humorous post? Because he was dead serious. #BrownsFanLife
Real Deal said:
.Pip said:
Pip, Pip, Pip. What are we going to do with you?
On many Browns boards, there were only a smattering of posts of any kind, much less a thread about the latest Browns QB to be cut, released, or traded. Because Browns.
My take on the trade down to acquire Kevin Hogan? He was a good college QB. But like a lot of ‘good college QBs', he simply doesn't have the arm talent to make it at the NFL level. By all accounts, Hogan is a super solid citizen, a great teammate, and a motivated leader in the huddle. If only those things were enough in the NFL. The negatives on Hogan now are the same ones his pre-draft scouting reports were riddled with 3 years ago.
‘Does not have an NFL arm'.
‘Mechanics are God-awful.'
‘Not very adept at reading defenses'
It's true that the Redskins gave up very little to get Hogan. Dropping 17 spots in the 6th round to acquire a player – ANY player – is nothing to get yourself in a tizzy about. But the reason I hate this move is because I believe there's already enough data to determine that Hogan can't be a successful passer in the big leagues. You can't coach that up. He simply can't make the throws required – not even to be a competent back up. It's also clear that Hogan was not going to make the Browns roster. He could've been had for nothing. Those 17 spots in the 6th round may seem like nothing. But then again, they could prove to be the difference in getting or not getting a project QB in the 6th round who actually does have the physical tools worthy of taking a flyer on.
Browns fans, who've seen a lot more of Kevin Hogan than we have, seem to agree with me.