In Reply to: You don't know the difference between "a running quarterback" posted by TheHappyBurgermeister on October 30, 2026 at 13:44:56
I mean is there any actual proof that you possess one?
The difference between the two is semantics.
And this becomes particularly so when you suggest having a platoon of sorts featuring a QB who is a competent passer and another who is a terrible passer but better runner. Can the "running QB" theoretically pass the ball? Sure, but so can everyone sitting in the stands watching the game. In practical terms, If you have one guy who is good at throwing the ball and running the entire offense, he is the guy that is going to get the vast majority of the snaps. If you have plays designed for the "running QB" these are going to be special packages designed to feature his specific talents, which as a "Running QB" who is known to NOT be good a throwing the ball, would be RUNNING THE F'N BALL. So if this "Running QB" only comes into the game in select situations which nearly always will feature RUNNING PLAYS as opposed to passing plays, because you know, you have this other guy who is a MUCH better passer, and who in any obvious or even remotely questionable passing down is the guy you want in the game, does this "Running QB" not become something of a specialist? And please explain how his role would differ from someone in the exact same role who is referred to as the "running specialist". Is Nico a generalist? Is he a well rounded QB who you are comfortable with running the entire offense? If so, why isn't he just the QB instead of the "running qb"?