(03-08-2021, 09:51 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(03-05-2021, 02:59 PM)Tank Commander Wrote: Except running isn't what made Trevor a top pick

Where did I say it was?
My point was that I am not going to require a player to become a statue, nor am I going to panic over the sky falling because my QB is out of the pocket. Injuries happen every flipping where on the field. If his mobility is part of the package that makes him the top pick, why wouldn't you use it? Not saying we need QB sweep in the playbook, but rollouts, scrambles, etc. should be fair game if he is capable of executing them.

...or are you just trying to be a contrarian again? The whole notion you voiced was that he should be in the pocket because everyone who scrambles gets hurt while running. Plenty of guys get hurt standing in the pocket, too.

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(03-06-2021, 12:27 PM)Tank Commander Wrote: This will soon change. Get used to it.

....are you saying TLaw is getting a buzzcut?

THE HORROR

I don't think you get it.
There's a difference between using your mobility to extend plays and avoid getting sacked and using it to gain yards on the ground.

Rodgers is a prime example. Fairly mobile but uses his mobility only to buy time and is always looking down field for an open man. Running for yardage is only used as a last resort when there is nobody around.

As opposed to a QB who is actively looking to gain yardage running like Cam Newton.


Dabo started using Lawrence as a dual threat QB in his sophomore (especially) and junior seasons.
I thought this was a mistake as it can lead to serious injury.
In the national championship game alone against LSU, Lawrence started running and got rocked and fumbled at least once, maybe twice.
It's just not worth the risk with such a generational talent.
Trevor's already suffered a torn labrum. You want your QB to take as little hits as possible to avoid major injury, wear and tear and improve longevity.

You don't want a Carson Wentz (a similar tall, but lanky/skinny QB) deer in the headlights/PTSD situation after he was mismanged and got destroyed running for a touchdown and subsequent ACL injury and decline in production.

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