The quarterback does not get a lot of respect around the league or even from his own coaches, but the time has come to give him credit for helping to turn Houston's season around.
Hoyer, you may remember, was featured prominently in the HBO Hard Knocks series this summer because he was in a battle for the starting position with Ryan Mallett. Head coach Bill O'Brien and his staff eventually came to the conclusion that Hoyer was the man worthy of the starting position because he was a bit more thorough, competent and responsible than Mallett.