What type of QB does Andy Reid prefer?

[DeezNutz]

How are we defining "mobile." Too often that's used to characterize running QBs, and this was certainly not McNabb, even in his prime. He was elusive in the pocket, though, and could throw well on the move.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

How are we defining "mobile." Too often that's used to characterize running QBs, and this was certainly not McNabb, even in his prime. He was elusive in the pocket, though, and could throw well on the move.

This.

That's what I was trying to get at. I think he likes a pocket passer that's ELUSIVE, like McNabb or Favre.

To me, that makes Geno and Wilson much more probable vs. a guy like Glennon...

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

How are we defining "mobile." Too often that's used to characterize running QBs, and this was certainly not McNabb, even in his prime. He was elusive in the pocket, though, and could throw well on the move.

well i tried to include 2 descriptions


mobile/option = vick ... a guy half run/half pass

mobile/coryell = mcnabb a guy that COULD run but was still most about the pass.

Jeff garcia = mobile/west coast looking to pass but running the ball was still a definite weapon of his game

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

well i tried to include 2 descriptions


mobile/option = vick ... a guy half run/half pass

mobile/coryell = mcnabb a guy that COULD run but was still most about the pass.

Jeff garcia = mobile/west coast looking to pass but running the ball was still a definite weapon of his game

You did just fine.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

How are we defining "mobile." Too often that's used to characterize running QBs, and this was certainly not McNabb, even in his prime. He was elusive in the pocket, though, and could throw well on the move.

McNabb ran the ball a fair amount early in his career. Quick check of stats shows 500-600 yards rushing his first three seasons as a starter. He dialed it back though once he became more accustomed to QB in the NFL. Based on how Reid has used his QB's and RB's, my assumption is that he appreciates a level of versatility in his skill players if possible.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by KevB

McNabb ran the ball a fair amount early in his career. Quick check of stats shows 500-600 yards rushing his first three seasons as a starter. He dialed it back though once he became more accustomed to QB in the NFL. Based on how Reid has used his QB's and RB's, my assumption is that he appreciates a level of versatility in his skill players if possible.

True enough. And I love the bold.

McNabb was such a tank back in the day...