Detroit Lions Brad Holmes explains why Hendon Hooker earned backup quarterback job.
After three preseason games, which also included playing the majority of the game against the Steelers, Detroit's front office is now comfortable handing the former third-round pick the keys to backup veteran quarterback, who was asked early in his media session about the backup quarterback spot, pointed to Hooker giving the offense "life and spark" throughout the preseason.
"I’ll say for Hendon, I wouldn't say, I don’t think it was one moment. The more reps he got, the more confident he got and the more he played, the more confidence that we had in him as it went on," Holmes said. "When I look back at Hendon, going back to his college career, really what he’s doing right now is not a whole lot different than what his college path was.""When he came out of Dudley High School and went to Virginia Tech, he didn’t just become the guy.
"We have confidence in him because he’s wired right to go through that, he’s already proven that he can go through that," Holmes said. "I think he’s really taking the same steps he’s always taken. Obviously you see the ability and the talent he has. He gave a lot of life and spark to the offense when he had his opportunities and he’s still learning, he’s still growing. But that’s kind of what went into all of it.”John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013.
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