Couldn't agree more with this assessment. A number of QBs are now entering the League where their passing game requires the arithmetic advantage created by their threat to run. Your concerns are entirely valid - particularly those around the need for pocket passing development.
QBs who are unable to become adept at pure pocket passing from injuries or otherwise age out of the League relatively quickly. See Cam Newton.
I have a rule for these quarterbacks that struggle to improve as passers in honor of the iconic 60s TV series. It's called The Fugitive Rule...when the running stops, the show is over.
Couldn't agree more with this assessment. A number of QBs are now entering the League where their passing game requires the arithmetic advantage created by their threat to run. Your concerns are entirely valid - particularly those around the need for pocket passing development.
QBs who are unable to become adept at pure pocket passing from injuries or otherwise age out of the League relatively quickly. See Cam Newton.
I have a rule for these quarterbacks that struggle to improve as passers in honor of the iconic 60s TV series. It's called The Fugitive Rule...when the running stops, the show is over.
Cam Newton is a great example. I always have him in mind when considering the importance of running QBs needing to be able to perform from the pocket