Twice in this article, Prisco faults the long-ball offensive plan. Pete doesn't realize that we have a long-ball attack because GHB can't throw intermediate passes. For as long as he has been under center, Free throws wide, high, low, and wrong shoulder to receivers in the 10 - 20 yard range. He is more accurate throwing 40 yards than 10. Thus the play design to eliminate a lot of short and crossing patterns.
If GHB had been able to complete such passes, he would still be the starter.