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The misconception with Dual Threat, run first, and a mobile QB (kinda long)
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:15 pm
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:15 pm
I have seen constantly how people keep thinking that when we say we like a mobile QB, that we want a running back under center or a dual threat. When we say mobile, we mean somebody who can escape the sack and either make a play (by running or passing) or not take a sack. Four out of the past five years, our OL has been mediocre to atrocious. A mobile QB gets out of those jams and it is why they are so successful to go along with their accuracy. Accuracy and mobility are a dangerous combination for a QB because he is prepared for any situation.
Mobile NFL QBs are
Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Andy Dalton
Andrew Luck
Ryan Tannehill
Ben Roesthlisberger
College mobile QBs are
Aaron Murray
Jameis Winston
Bryce Petty
Teddy Bridgewater
Blake Bortles
Keith Price
These guys are pass first, run only when there's no choice, or a great opening. Jennings ran twice when it was his best option. He looked down field and threw to two different TEs, Landry, Boone, and Dural. How many times have you thought "Mett run, two easy yards for the first"?
Jamarcus and Flynn were the same way, do you not remember those guys? Being mobile does not equal being JJ. You guys have got it so deeply implanted into your brain that you are literally terrified of that happening again and you can't believe people want it.
Lynch, Manziel, Mariota, Taysom, Miller are dual threat QBs. Keith Marshall, Kennan Reynolds, Daniel Sams, and Cody Gautsche are running QBs.
I mean for goodness sakes people, McCarron has scored on us by running and ran for first down on us in 3rd down situations. That little bit was for the people who think Bama is winning because McCarron is somehow not mobile. He's not very mobile, but he's good enough to escape and has scored 3 TDs rushing in his career.
TL;DR being mobile does not mean run first, pass second, inaccurate, stupid. Some of the best QBs ever have been accurate and mobile. Mobility with accuracy is the most dangerous mix for a QB.
Mobile NFL QBs are
Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Andy Dalton
Andrew Luck
Ryan Tannehill
Ben Roesthlisberger
College mobile QBs are
Aaron Murray
Jameis Winston
Bryce Petty
Teddy Bridgewater
Blake Bortles
Keith Price
These guys are pass first, run only when there's no choice, or a great opening. Jennings ran twice when it was his best option. He looked down field and threw to two different TEs, Landry, Boone, and Dural. How many times have you thought "Mett run, two easy yards for the first"?
Jamarcus and Flynn were the same way, do you not remember those guys? Being mobile does not equal being JJ. You guys have got it so deeply implanted into your brain that you are literally terrified of that happening again and you can't believe people want it.
Lynch, Manziel, Mariota, Taysom, Miller are dual threat QBs. Keith Marshall, Kennan Reynolds, Daniel Sams, and Cody Gautsche are running QBs.
I mean for goodness sakes people, McCarron has scored on us by running and ran for first down on us in 3rd down situations. That little bit was for the people who think Bama is winning because McCarron is somehow not mobile. He's not very mobile, but he's good enough to escape and has scored 3 TDs rushing in his career.
TL;DR being mobile does not mean run first, pass second, inaccurate, stupid. Some of the best QBs ever have been accurate and mobile. Mobility with accuracy is the most dangerous mix for a QB.
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Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:16 pm to Datbayoubengal
Well, that's the report on Jennings coming out of high school. Even though he had wheels, he was much more of a passer at that level & just had that natural ability/escapability(sic) to make plays with his feet too.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:18 pm to Come2Conquer
quote:
Well, that's the report on Jennings coming out of high school. Even though he had wheels, he was much more of a passer at that level & just had that natural ability/escapability(sic) to make plays with his feet too.
tonight he showed he has the capability to do both, can't wait to see more though..
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:18 pm to Datbayoubengal
up voted
I love how on here being black + not a statue = MUST BE SECOND COMING OF JJ
I love how on here being black + not a statue = MUST BE SECOND COMING OF JJ
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:19 pm to Datbayoubengal
Cam Cameron May just be the factor in making Jennings a pass first run second type of QB. It really kind of showed tonight he only ran when he had to.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:19 pm to GEAUXmedic
quote:
tonight he showed he has the capability to do both, can't wait to see more though.
Certainly!
I just wanted to head off any misconception by those who didn't follow his recruitment. He was definitely a "throw first" guy in high school.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:23 pm to Datbayoubengal
the perfect qb is one who goes with the designed play and when he feels pressure he then takes off. i feel like jennings fits that mold. manziel was a different style. it was like watching him play flag football. he would just start running around in the backfield waiting for someone to create separation and then throw or run.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:25 pm to Datbayoubengal
quote:
Mobile NFL QBs are
Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Andy Dalton
Andrew Luck
Ryan Tannehill
Ben Roesthlisberger
Tony Romo is more mobile than any of the above. He has more escapability than Roger Staubach had, and almost as much as Fran Tarkenton.
Just sayin'. Carry on.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:29 pm to LuckySo-n-So
Good Mobile NFL QBs
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:30 pm to X82ndTiger
I cringed that first play he ran. Looked at his first option and then hightailed it.
Was pretty worried then he came back on that last drive poised to the bone. Never saw that coming.
Was pretty worried then he came back on that last drive poised to the bone. Never saw that coming.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:30 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
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Good Mobile NFL QBs
For 58 minutes, Romo is better than most.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:31 pm to Datbayoubengal
there was a 3rd down today where mett could have literally walked for a first down on 3rd and 5
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:31 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
I loved the way that Jennings brought us back. His mobility is nice to see. That being said, his arm strength looked nowhere near Mett's...I guess I have gotten spoiled by how Mett could sling it.
Anyway...
Anyway...
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:41 pm to LuckySo-n-So
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Tony Romo
You are right about him, those are just the ones off the top of my head.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:45 pm to hondurantiger
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That being said, his arm strength looked nowhere near Mett's
it's not, but the ball looked to jump out of his hand on the TD pass.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:47 pm to hondurantiger
quote:
I loved the way that Jennings brought us back. His mobility is nice to see. That being said, his arm strength looked nowhere near Mett's...I guess I have gotten spoiled by how Mett could sling it.
Anyway...
Yep, there's a reason that every single commentator this year has mentioned Mett's arm strength...he can zip the living hell outta' that ball!
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:48 pm to Datbayoubengal
dual threats in College can be very dangerous
but they have a difficult time transferring that talent to the NFL
but they have a difficult time transferring that talent to the NFL
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:50 pm to Datbayoubengal
Kennings is already better and more polished than anybody on that list. You are wasting our time.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:51 pm to catholictigerfan
You will see very few with the arm strength of Mett. Jennings has all the arm he needs to make the throws.
Posted on 11/29/13 at 9:55 pm to hondurantiger
quote:
That being said, his arm strength looked nowhere near Mett's...I guess I have gotten spoiled by how Mett could sling it.
Anyway...
You have been spoiled but Jennings threw the ball 50 yards in the air with touch, right into Dural's hands. He doesn't have a laser, but he's definitely got a better arm than most suspected.
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