Hogan's Offense Has Quietly Abandoned the Deep Ball — and the Receivers Know It

Since Buck Pierce left for BC, Winnipeg's average depth of target has fallen nearly two yards, with Collaros's yards per attempt dropping to a career-low 7.1 and his attempts inside five yards up roughly 18 percent. Dalton Schoen's average target depth has slid from 14.2 to 10.8 yards, and Nic Demski is running more underneath crossers — a structural shift that's converted a vertical offense into a chain-mover that can't come from behind. Brady Oliveira's 21.4 touches per game aren't a feature; they're a symptom of a passing game that no longer threatens the second level.