re: JD5 runs smoothest and effortlessly

Tarkenton was a scrambler - but never showed a lot of interest in running for positive yards. He scrambled to extend plays and throw the ball downfield. The exception was near the goal line.

According to his stats, he only averaged about 200 yards rushing per season over his career. Granted, he may not have been a full-time starter all those years - so that stat may be skewed.

But my memories of him as a scrambler were to set up a big pass play.