Originally posted by SuckitPete:
Originally posted by Wubbie:
Originally posted by mattster03:
His running is actually really weird. I keep expecting something to change, but his runs are freakishly un-clutch. He probably had over a dozen runs now between his first 2 starts where he comes up just short of a 1st down or TD on 3rd/4th down . I think this is just weird bad luck that will still change with time
There are running lanes, but he's not as fast as Colin Kaepernick or Lamar Jackson, and he's not as strong as say Cam Newton or Josh Allen.
He's going to be win us some plays with his mobility, but I don't see him racking up a 1000 yard rushing season any time soon.
If he can make plays off script, sprinkle in good yardage on QB runs, and keep the defense honest... that's what it's all about, but the long-term plan for him is to win with his arm.
I think thats fair. So far I have not been impressed with his run instincts. He doesn't have good vision, he's not very fast and he's not that illusive. The proof is that he almost always gets tackled in the open field. I'm not saying he's not mobil at all, but I'd consider him below average as "mobile" qbs go.
Below average is not a good assessment there. He's faster than Mahomes and Allen, but you wouldn't consider them "below average" mobile QBs. He has plenty of ability in the mobility department.
I would say he's in the top-half. He's not Kyler Murray or Lamar Jackson, but He's elusive enough in the pocket to make extended plays, and that's something that Kaep couldn't do despite his top-end speed. He's what you need in todays NFL.