Growing up I learned to love the game of football from my dad and my uncles. I knew one day I’d play just like them and would love every single moment of it. Football has always been a passion of mine. I love the sound of pads hitting each other when you make contact. The adrenaline you build throughout the game giving all you got. Though it is very dangerous I feel you must play to the rules of the game to make it safe for everyone playing. The quarterback is the most important aspect in the game and must be protected at all times to protect the future of the franchise. In the nfl it is known that the superhero of the team is the quarterback position. The quarterback is depended on the most and looked to as a leader from their peers and fans
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There are the most common which is the pocket passer and then the dual threat quarterback. The ideal NFL quarterback is tall usually standing between 6’2-6’6. The reason for that is the quarterback can scope the entire field looking over their lineman and men with long stronger arms tend to throw the ball harder and further. Though we have seen some quarterbacks excel under 6’2 it is very rare. The pocket passing quarterback sits in the pocket as the ball is hiked looking downfield for his receivers. The pocket passing quarterback is less likely to be hurt because of the protection rules towards a quarterback while he is in the pocket. The dual threat quarterback is a quarterback that is capable of throwing and being able to run but say they are too inaccurate standing in the pocket. Being able to throw and outrun the defense it causes problems for defenses having to defend the air and the ground. It takes hours of practice to scout a quarterback like that. But not all NFL owners are fond of this movement of a dual threat quarterbacks. The owners either love or hate them and that statement clarifies that they have mixed feelings towards dual threat quarterbacks. It is important because a typical black quarterback is known to be a running quarterback. They’re not sure whether or not to stick to the traditional tall pocket passing quarterback or a dual threat quarterback that could help their team or really hurt them. NFL owners have their reasons why they don’t want a dual threat quarterback and that’s because of the chances of getting hurt, turnovers, and getting sacked from running around. All those points are valid but however I disagree. In a time like this where guys are getting bigger and faster the dual threat quarterback is an advantage being able to run away from opposing defenders. Black quarterbacks have consistently known to be dual threat quarterbacks and that is why there a low percentage of them
There are the most common which is the pocket passer and then the dual threat quarterback. The ideal NFL quarterback is tall usually standing between 6’2-6’6. The reason for that is the quarterback can scope the entire field looking over their lineman and men with long stronger arms tend to throw the ball harder and further. Though we have seen some quarterbacks excel under 6’2 it is very rare. The pocket passing quarterback sits in the pocket as the ball is hiked looking downfield for his receivers. The pocket passing quarterback is less likely to be hurt because of the protection rules towards a quarterback while he is in the pocket. The dual threat quarterback is a quarterback that is capable of throwing and being able to run but say they are too inaccurate standing in the pocket. Being able to throw and outrun the defense it causes problems for defenses having to defend the air and the ground. It takes hours of practice to scout a quarterback like that. But not all NFL owners are fond of this movement of a dual threat quarterbacks. The owners either love or hate them and that statement clarifies that they have mixed feelings towards dual threat quarterbacks. It is important because a typical black quarterback is known to be a running quarterback. They’re not sure whether or not to stick to the traditional tall pocket passing quarterback or a dual threat quarterback that could help their team or really hurt them. NFL owners have their reasons why they don’t want a dual threat quarterback and that’s because of the chances of getting hurt, turnovers, and getting sacked from running around. All those points are valid but however I disagree. In a time like this where guys are getting bigger and faster the dual threat quarterback is an advantage being able to run away from opposing defenders. Black quarterbacks have consistently known to be dual threat quarterbacks and that is why there a low percentage of them