It seems to me that this hire could go either way:
The good:
QB Development - Has there been any bigger complaint over the past few years than our staff's ability to develop QBs?
Passing - He will bring a focus on passing that we have not had in the previous few seasons.
Worked with Gus - Gus may be more likely to trust someone who he has worked with in the past, more easily accepting their new ideas.
The bad:
Not a "wow" hire - We hoped that there would be a big name hire with deeper experience.
Worked with Gus - Is he actually going to bring new views to the table, or just go along with whatever Gus wants... aka, a "yes" man
Ideal Scenario: Gus is ready to turn over the reigns more fully to his O-staff. Herb Hand is very familiar with what Gus wants to do in the running game, so Gus made a hire that rounds out the skillset of our staff. We improve our QB development, and our WRs mature in their second year. We have a lethal passing game to augment our running capabilities. Not only do we use Stidham to his full capabilities, we also effectively develop those who come behind him. Combining that with the D, we make a very strong run in the SEC. 9-10 regular season wins (sucks that we have to play both of the teams from this year's national championship) is a floor.
Worst Scenario: Gus does not want to make any changes, and we don't leverage any of the skills our new OC brings to the table. The coaching staff falls apart and the O does not improve from where it was at the end of the season. We are looking for a new AD and staff at the end of the season.
In summary: Gus, though he is a smart coach that did some revolutionary things on offense, has to learn to evolve and leverage the skills of his staff. If he is capable of doing that, then this is a good hire that will complement the skills of the current staff. If he is not capable of doing that, then he is not the right coach for us long term, and this hire will clearly reveal that to be the case.
