Cole Kelley is very promising, BUT

[UA1985]

he has got to work on his passing accuracy. His throws are all over the place. A big arm is useless if you can't control where the ball goes.

He's ahead on leadership, confidence, courage, etc. But he's behind in his throwing mechanics.

[TNhawgfan]

He, like all our players, need real coaches

[Atlhogfan1]

Lot to improve.  But more upside than our last 3 long term starters.

[roothawg]

Yes he does but at least he will throw it instead of getting sacked like someone else

[Arthur pigby sellers.]

Why didn't Nance even react on that last pass?  He just watched the ball sail over his head not making a play on it. A good receiver could have turned that throw into a touchdown

[TheEnemy]

he has got to work on his passing accuracy. His throws are all over the place. A big arm is useless if you can't control where the ball goes.

He's ahead on leadership, confidence, courage, etc. But he's behind in his throwing mechanics.

All tall guys have this problem small problems with mechanics become bigger with taller guys.

[Beaverfever]

he has got to work on his passing accuracy. His throws are all over the place. A big arm is useless if you can't control where the ball goes.

He's ahead on leadership, confidence, courage, etc. But he's behind in his throwing mechanics.

He's not a good enough passer to make up for how slow he is.  If you can't pick up first downs with your legs on a regular basis then you better be a fantastic passer and CK isn't.  The game has changed. Its been obvious for 10 years that your qb needed to be a running threat. 

[TheEnemy]

He's not a good enough passer to make up for how slow he is.  If you can't pick up first downs with your legs on a regular basis then you better be a fantastic passer and CK isn't.  The game has changed. Its been obvious for 10 years that your qb needed to be a running threat.

Completely disagree.

We can win with his arm and mobility....he just needs a better offensive philosophy, experience, and some polish on his mechanics.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

He's a project.  Needs better coaching and time to develop.

[Monsterhog]

While I like him, I am not sure he is the answer to the QB position to compete in this league.   

[Kevin]

footwork, footwork

[texas tush hog]

While I like him, I am not sure he is the answer to the QB position to compete in this league.   

I personally love Cole Kelly, but when and if Connor Noland and Gerry Bohannon get to campus, will be hard for him to hold them off. Add Ty Evans to that mix and Cole will be busy.

[The Hawg Marshal]

He has promise , but he is a long way from ready.

[HornetHog]

Lot to improve.  But more upside than our last 3 long term starters.

Aint no way...he should have never been given a scholarship. plain and simple.  Too Much to have to work on and he'll never be able to move out of trouble from his size,... which puts the spotlight even brighter on Enos and BB.  That hell's going on here? What were they thinking....?  But what do I know? I'm just a pissed off fan

[HornetHog]

He's not a good enough passer to make up for how slow he is.  If you can't pick up first downs with your legs on a regular basis then you better be a fantastic passer and CK isn't.  The game has changed. Its been obvious for 10 years that your qb needed to be a running threat. 

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Potosihog]

footwork, footwork

This^^^

[Arky]

Why didn't Nance even react on that last pass?  He just watched the ball sail over his head not making a play on it. A good receiver could have turned that throw into a touchdown

yep

[Ex-Trumpet]

It isn't fair to judge CK until he has had some coaching.

[Arky]

It isn't fair to judge CK until he has had some coaching.

and time to throw and someone to throw to and........

[Hoggy Hogalot]

I think Ty Storey should be given a shot in game action. What could it hurt at this point?

[Ex-Trumpet]

I think Ty Storey should be given a shot in game action. What could it hurt at this point?

It could hurt Ty Storey!!

[Etowah]

Accuracy is an issue.  Not sure I have ever seen a QB improve accuracy...at least not significantly.

[Leadbelly]

I personally love Cole Kelly, but when and if Connor Noland and Gerry Bohannon get to campus, will be hard for him to hold them off. Add Ty Evans to that mix and Cole will be busy.

Who ever the powers that be are after the season they 1.) Fly to Memphis and hire Novell then 2.) drive him to Earle to sign Bohannon. Thad be a good start!

[factchecker]

I think Ty Storey should be given a shot in game action. What could it hurt at this point?

Jack Lindsey is better than Storey

Hell, we might as well burn Daulton Hyatt's redshirt and get some looks out of him if that's the case.  Hyatt is a dual threat QB.

[Soooie21]

he has got to work on his passing accuracy. His throws are all over the place. A big arm is useless if you can't control where the ball goes.

He's ahead on leadership, confidence, courage, etc. But he's behind in his throwing mechanics.

I agree, he needs to lose weigh, work on his footwork, etc...but all that is useless when you have people in your face before you can even set and find your target...

[Con el Cerdos]

While I like him, I am not sure he is the answer to the QB position to compete in this league.   

He plays hard and has the right attitude, but if he's our future we're in trouble, IMO.

[old_school_hawg]

Ty Storey should be at Arkansas Tech

[old_school_hawg]

I think Ty Storey should be given a shot in game action. What could it hurt at this point?

I have nothing against Ty Storey, I think he is a great young man, BUT he would be great at Arkansas Tech. I'm not criticizing him, but have watched him play locally through Jr. And Sr. High...I was frankly surprised when the hogs offered him.

[SooieGeneris]

Accuracy is an issue.  Not sure I have ever seen a QB improve accuracy...at least not significantly.

Terry Bradshaw completed less than 40% of his passes as a rookie with the Steelers. How did he get into the pro football HOF? He improved his accuracy..

Derek Carr completed slightly over 50%, maybe 55% as a rookie, now 3 years later is at 65%.

Clint Stoerner was well under 50% his first year as a starter. Mallett much the same. There are many examples that could be cited.

[factchecker]

Terry Bradshaw completed less than 40% of his passes as a rookie with the Steelers. How did he get into the pro football HOF? He improved his accuracy..

Derek Carr completed slightly over 50%, maybe 55% as a rookie, now 3 years later is at 65%.

Clint Stoerner was well under 50% his first year as a starter. Mallett much the same. There are many examples that could be cited.

Recent example:

Brandon Allen 2013:

128/258    49.6%    1552 yards    13 TDs    10 INTs

Brandon Allen 2015:

244/370    65.9%    3440 yards    30 TDs    8 INTs

Give a QB a halfway decent line and a receiver who can get open and you will see an increase in accuracy.

[WaltKowalski]

Under Gus he could be a champion

[songofthesword]

are we watching the same QB lol?  you guys do realize he's a redeshirt freshman right?  who just played a team whoose entire secondary can start for NFL teams right now right?  whose two starting corners are both top 10 player 5 star recruits right?  Who also has the best pass rusher in college football going against a depleeted arkansas o line right?


we just played DBU and people are bitching about his accuracy lol

[factchecker]

we just played DBU and people are bitching about his accuracy lol

The backup to the backup to the backup will always be the hero on hogville.

[Leadbelly]

Accuracy is an issue.  Not sure I have ever seen a QB improve accuracy...at least not significantly.

HUH?? "Practice....it's practice, man. Jus practice"! Even Allen Iverson had the answer.!!'

[rzrbk4life]

He's a true freshman playing in the toughest conference there is with a horrible o line. How about we have this conversation when he's a senior

[rude1]

I think Ty Storey should be given a shot in game action. What could it hurt at this point?

NO, kid could look good and that would piss off a pissed off fan base even more.