Originally posted by random49er:
Originally posted by NCommand:
Mobile QB's are just on the other side of the spectrum. Their issue is all the extra hits, lots of injuries, huge losses on sack yardage, relying on athleticism too much to where it inhibits their in-pocket development, late season burn outs and ineffectiveness, more on their plate (designed QB runs, RPO's, RO, etc.), OL doesn't know how and where to block for them, etc.
You're trying to use the terms "mobile QBs" and "running QBs" interchangeably and it just will never add up. That's the straw man stuff the other responder was referring to.
Being mobile is an ability. Nothing more. It adds an extra dimension to an offense. It doesn't mean the guy has to take a bunch of hits running around trying to truck guys like Cam Newton or Tim Tebow all the time.
Kyle wants to keep you honest and have the ability to be more diverse. No one's suggested here that getting one would fix the 2nd or 3rd team OL in preseason game 1.
It also increases the likelihood of taking more shots because you're a target and putting yourself in the open field where more bodies exist.
I agree, I'm not talking about the mobility to escape a hit within a pocket but outside or inside on designed runs or longer escapes.