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Originally Posted by Johnny8
I actually think I've been really balanced here, so unsure where this is coming from. But yeah, is it irritating that all AA QBs are stereotyped as the same? Sure is. So when I see the same nonsense, I'm going to call it out, because that's what it is.
I can still have normal cross-talk and share objective opinions are also call out bullshit. Those two don't impact one another.
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I get where you're coming from and understand how stereotypes of your QB can be annoying.
There are still analysts who try to act like Mahomes is all playground football with no ability to do anything but improvise and work outside structure, and that he'll get figured out. Some of these morons are even on TV and try to act like Josh Allen is BETTER than Mahomes (see: O'Hara, Shaun).
BUT
I don't think it's a stereotype when guys here who watch a lot of other football (Most of us) and nerd out looking at what teams are doing and not just outcomes (guilty, as are a few others) say "Jackson still is not outstanding at throwing outside the numbers in short and intermediate areas." It doesn't show up on his tape from this year.
I don't think it's a stereotype when we say "Jackson still is inconsistent with his mechanics and accuracy when he has to move and throw." He is and you can see it.
I don't think it's a stereotype, either, to compare Jackson to another dynamic dual threat QB like Jalen Hurts. 2023 Hurts had an absolutely phenomenal season and was dynamic in the run game and passing game. Yes, they are different styles of runners, with Hurts being more of a power runner with good speed (like Allen) and Jackson being more of a dynamic, explosive playmaker in space with make-you-miss abilities. But still. Dual threats. Big-time threats with their legs, who are able to be more effective as passers because of their running threats than they otherwise would.