If the first Maclin catch got overturned, not really sure they would have moved the ball further again, they sure wouldn't have had the short field to punch the ball in and score. That one entirely could have changed the game. The Hogan one would have at least kept us alive, but its not like we would throw to Sammy in the 2nd half anyways....
Not too sure what else Whaley could have done this offseason without putting us into too much of a cap hell. I think it was a wait and see approach. Don't worry through I am sure there are going to be some uncomfortable releases for the fans coming up this offseason though....