I have watched quarterbacks play for 40 years, and there is no question that Hooker is a better fit than Richardson in the NFL. Hooker is dependable, while Richardson is erratic. How Richardson is even being considered as a first-round prospect blows my mind being someone who has worked in this league. How sure am I that Hooker will have a more successful pro career than Richardson? This Tennessee quarterback is a beacon of efficiency. Richardson on the other hand is like putting five dice in a Yahtzee cup and guessing how they will roll out.
Hooker looks comfortable, and Richardson looks uncomfortable. Hooker is a quarterback first, and a runner second, and Richardson is the opposite. This is some of the easiest math I have ever done in my life, and this is coming from someone who was the only voice in America stating quarterbacks Trey Lance 49ers , and Zach Wilson Jets would be busts prior to the NFL Draft.
Hooker had strong interviews at the Scouting Combine according to reports, and he will be ready to go by training camp. Hooker reminds me of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater who has thrown for 15, yards over eight seasons after being selected by Minnesota in the first-round of the NFL Draft No.
Richardson reminds me of Lance all over again. A ton of hype, and nothing more. One of the most overlooked attributes is the rhythm and tempo a quarterback brings to the flow of the game.
Hooker brings a very smooth feeling to the field and an exceptionally consistent tempo leading each and every play. This is important in terms of ball control and dictating a game to the defense.
