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Lamar Jackson

rossihunter2

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Eh, if this was the case then you would've seen these guys already. Taking a world class athlete and making him a legit QB isn't exactly rocket science if the guy can actually do it. It's different being fast/quick/agile and being all that while also being a damn good passer. Otherwise, there would be a lot more of those players lining up to play QB because they would make more $$$

and the other thing about lamar is it's not just that he's athletic and it's not just that he can play QB...

when he runs with the ball, he's a legit runner... he's able to run like a running back, setting up his blocks using his cuts and body movement, making guys miss in the hole and in space, minimising hits (like many of the better runners)

and when he stays in the pocket, he's a legit passer... he's able to diagnose and process quickly pre and post-snap, he's able to pick apart a defensive look and adjust to what's available, he's able to throw guys open with accuracy and this year he's starting to hit those deep balls more consistently

we may see uber-athletes at QB in the future but while lamar's athleticism is awesome, it's not the reason he's an elite quarterback
 

ndub

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and the other thing about lamar is it's not just that he's athletic and it's not just that he can play QB...

when he runs with the ball, he's a legit runner... he's able to run like a running back, setting up his blocks using his cuts and body movement, making guys miss in the hole and in space, minimising hits (like many of the better runners)

and when he stays in the pocket, he's a legit passer... he's able to diagnose and process quickly pre and post-snap, he's able to pick apart a defensive look and adjust to what's available, he's able to throw guys open with accuracy and this year he's starting to hit those deep balls more consistently

we may see uber-athletes at QB in the future but while lamar's athleticism is awesome, it's not the reason he's an elite quarterback

Exactly. You have Lamar and then you have a guy like Jalen Hurts. Hurts is ok, but he’s no Lamar or Kyler
 

rossihunter2

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Exactly. You have Lamar and then you have a guy like Jalen Hurts. Hurts is ok, but he’s no Lamar or Kyler

but even with kyler - he looks like he's gonna be a really great QB passer and hopefully for a long time - but he's athletic but he's not a runner in the same way that lamar's a runner - when kyler runs he's elusive but he's very much still a quarterback who's a runner - like a juiced up russell wilson

when lamar becomes a runner, he becomes a runner - logan wilson called him a running back as a compliment because of this... it's not that he's a running back instead of a quarterback - it's that he's a running back as well as a quarterback

there are quarterbacks who can run, lamar's a quarterback who runs with the vision and elusiveness of a running back
 

ndub

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but even with kyler - he looks like he's gonna be a really great QB passer and hopefully for a long time - but he's athletic but he's not a runner in the same way that lamar's a runner - when kyler runs he's elusive but he's very much still a quarterback who's a runner - like a juiced up russell wilson

when lamar becomes a runner, he becomes a runner - logan wilson called him a running back as a compliment because of this... it's not that he's a running back instead of a quarterback - it's that he's a running back as well as a quarterback

there are quarterbacks who can run, lamar's a quarterback who runs with the vision and elusiveness of a running back

In terms of pure running ability, what RB in NFL history would you compare him to?
 

ravenslord

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but even with kyler - he looks like he's gonna be a really great QB passer and hopefully for a long time - but he's athletic but he's not a runner in the same way that lamar's a runner - when kyler runs he's elusive but he's very much still a quarterback who's a runner - like a juiced up russell wilson

when lamar becomes a runner, he becomes a runner - logan wilson called him a running back as a compliment because of this... it's not that he's a running back instead of a quarterback - it's that he's a running back as well as a quarterback

there are quarterbacks who can run, lamar's a quarterback who runs with the vision and elusiveness of a running back
This is money ! This is why Lamar is the best player in the NFL. All of his skills combined are insane. Lamar is such a talent I dont even get upset when he throws a pick. I know he is going to claw back and be better.
 

JAAM

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In terms of pure running ability, what RB in NFL history would you compare him to?
Lamar? Barry Sanders, in my opinion…
 

rossihunter2

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In terms of pure running ability, what RB in NFL history would you compare him to?

ive not been watching the NFL long enough to really have a good answer
cant remember whether it was the announcers in the game or someone on the talkshows this week pointing out how lamar's just got this innate runner's ability to avoid taking damaging hits and likened it to barry sanders and some other elite runners who just had that feel for avoiding big hits

but in terms of actual running - i have no idea
 

rossihunter2

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This is money ! This is why Lamar is the best player in the NFL. All of his skills combined are insane. Lamar is such a talent I dont even get upset when he throws a pick. I know he is going to claw back and be better.

it frustrates me when it's a dumb decision because i know he's better than that - and he's thrown like 3 really poor picks this year - but the only pick i got mad at at the time recently was the vikings OT one because it shouldnt have happened, it wasnt lamar's fault and because it was OT we might not have the ability to comeback...
 
Definitely Gale Sayers. So smooth, balanced, and able to use defenders momentum against them at will. Almost gazelle like when they run. Although I can see shades of Barry and LT
 

JAAM

Hall of Famer
I’m so happy for him

 
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