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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake
The thing about running QBs is that they are great to control the clock when you have a lead. They aren't nearly as effective trying to come from behind or in the two minute drill. Jumping to an early lead is going to be a big factor.
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The interesting thing about Hurts, though, is that he's not a
great running QB.
Oh sure, he's a high volume one, but at 4.6 YPC, he gives you RB efficiency from the QB position.
Your 'running Quarterbacks' like Lamar are up there at 6+/carry or even 7.
He's not that kind of dynamic runner that you often think about when it comes to running QBs. More than anything he's a guy who runs the ball as part of a designed scheme. But that's kinda why I say he's a lot like Alex Smith - he's a guy who will run the football, but he's not gonna go out there and dust your ass. He's going to get some yards when plays break down but he's not a guy that's going to really put a ton of pressure on your LBs/DBs, IMO.
He's a higher volume Alex Smith.