What does BCs interest in Coan mean

We're just starting to learn more about which quarterbacks from the 2017 class that Todd Fitch likes but we're sure he's interested in one in particular.

Jack Coan of Sayreville, N.Y., has emerged in recent months as one of the top targets from New England. In fact, he may be one of the most sought-after New England recruits in many years before we turn the page on his class.

Coan is going to have countless options to choose from and he doesn't seem intent on rushing the process. So, bearing in mind that it's still early, it's worth taking a look at Coan because we can confirm Boston College is taking a strong look at him now.

What BC's interest means

BC's interest in Coan, and more significantly their early offer to him, is a validation of what we've been hearing: Namely, that BC seems to prefer a quarterback that's more of a passer than a runner, as they've signed in recent years. Or at the very least they want someone that's really known for being a good passer, whether pro-style or dual-threat.

It's unlikely BC takes two quarterbacks from the 2017 class, although that will largely depend on injuries, player development, how the numbers shake out for the class and other factors that can't be predicted.

So BC's interest in a pro-style quarterback is implicitly, it would seem, to be a statement about their feelings on the current roster.

An accomplished passer

There are no doubts about Coan's arm. He passed for 3,341 yards and 40 touchdowns -- as a sophomore.

Now a junior, Coan's again doing big things.

He runs a spread offense and one of the best things about Coan is his ability to work the underneath routes before going over the top. He's accurate on short and intermediate throws and whatever improvement he needs to do with his mechanics is balanced out by all the good he does. He's got a solid throwing motion that won't need to be changed as much as some others in the 2017 class.

Coan is relaxed in the pocket. He doesn't panic and is deliberate in making his throw.

He's an accurate passer who hits receivers on the move and maximizes their yards after the catch. He could stand to add some muscle to his frame.

Coan is rightly classified as a pro-style passer because he's looking downfield even when he starts to move out of the pocket. He's not a dual-threat, but he can move the chains when receivers don't get open and he finds a seam.