Bears QB Brian Hoyer back in familiar territory
Sept 22, 2016 6:02:43 GMT -6
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Post by JABF on Sept 22, 2016 6:02:43 GMT -6
Let's get this Hoyer era over with and draft a solid QB next year.
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Bears QB Brian Hoyer back in familiar territory
Hoyer, an eight-year NFL veteran, is accustomed to moving in to the starting lineup at a moment’s notice, something he did over the span of four years in Arizona, Cleveland and Houston when he appeared in 43 games with 26 starts.
Hoyer was in and out of the starting lineup three times for the Texans last year alone.
The 30-year-old is once again in the spotlight as the backup to injured Chicago Bears starter Jay Cutler, who did not practice on Wednesday because of a right thumb sprain. The Bears have not ruled out Cutler for Sunday night’s game in Dallas, but it seems unrealistic to expect him to play on a short week after he had to remove himself from the Eagles game on Monday night. Cutler admitted after the game he had trouble gripping the football.
“I think I’ve said it before: whether you’re the starter, the backup or the third guys, you prepare every week like you’re the starter,” Hoyer said. “You may get a few more reps here or there but that’s the fact of being able to play at any time, being ready to play. Just prepare like you’re going to play and take it one day at a time and come Sunday, we’ll see what happens.”
One advantage for Hoyer, compared to most backups, is the built-in comfort level he shares with the play-caller. Hoyer played for Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains in Cleveland, when Loggains coached the Browns' quarterbacks in 2014, and because of that past experience, Hoyer said he already has a feel for what Loggains likes, or doesn’t like, and vice versa. Plus, Hoyer is familiar with the offense and all the terminology Loggains uses on game day.
“I’m listening in my helmet [when I’m not in there], so I’m getting a feel and a rhythm of the game that he’s trying to call and obviously having gone through it mentally during the week, I have a pretty good feel for what his goal is for each play and that kind of thing,” Hoyer said.
Hoyer, who passed for 2,606 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Texans last year, warned against writing off the Bears simply because they’re 0-2.
“I was on a team that 0-2 last year, too,” Hoyer said. “At one point, we were 2-5 and we made the playoffs. I think a lot is made early on, trying to get things together. But it’s a long season. That’s the biggest thing to stress. You know what, don’t panic, go out and have a great week of practice and go out there on Sunday night and improve and get better. I think that’s the main thing. Sure, the first two games didn’t go the way we wanted them to. But there are 14 games left. I think that’s the way you have to look at it.”
Bears QB Brian Hoyer back in familiar territory
Hoyer, an eight-year NFL veteran, is accustomed to moving in to the starting lineup at a moment’s notice, something he did over the span of four years in Arizona, Cleveland and Houston when he appeared in 43 games with 26 starts.
Hoyer was in and out of the starting lineup three times for the Texans last year alone.
The 30-year-old is once again in the spotlight as the backup to injured Chicago Bears starter Jay Cutler, who did not practice on Wednesday because of a right thumb sprain. The Bears have not ruled out Cutler for Sunday night’s game in Dallas, but it seems unrealistic to expect him to play on a short week after he had to remove himself from the Eagles game on Monday night. Cutler admitted after the game he had trouble gripping the football.
“I think I’ve said it before: whether you’re the starter, the backup or the third guys, you prepare every week like you’re the starter,” Hoyer said. “You may get a few more reps here or there but that’s the fact of being able to play at any time, being ready to play. Just prepare like you’re going to play and take it one day at a time and come Sunday, we’ll see what happens.”
One advantage for Hoyer, compared to most backups, is the built-in comfort level he shares with the play-caller. Hoyer played for Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains in Cleveland, when Loggains coached the Browns' quarterbacks in 2014, and because of that past experience, Hoyer said he already has a feel for what Loggains likes, or doesn’t like, and vice versa. Plus, Hoyer is familiar with the offense and all the terminology Loggains uses on game day.
“I’m listening in my helmet [when I’m not in there], so I’m getting a feel and a rhythm of the game that he’s trying to call and obviously having gone through it mentally during the week, I have a pretty good feel for what his goal is for each play and that kind of thing,” Hoyer said.
Hoyer, who passed for 2,606 yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Texans last year, warned against writing off the Bears simply because they’re 0-2.
“I was on a team that 0-2 last year, too,” Hoyer said. “At one point, we were 2-5 and we made the playoffs. I think a lot is made early on, trying to get things together. But it’s a long season. That’s the biggest thing to stress. You know what, don’t panic, go out and have a great week of practice and go out there on Sunday night and improve and get better. I think that’s the main thing. Sure, the first two games didn’t go the way we wanted them to. But there are 14 games left. I think that’s the way you have to look at it.”
