Dual Threat or Dropback?

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  1. Kal-El012

    Kal-El012 Founding Member

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    I personally would prefer a drop back passer with pocket awareness and some wheels to evade a blitz. And when I say wheels I don't mean a track star.
     
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  2. tirk

    tirk im the lyrical jessie james

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    i just want a motherfucker who can complete a forward pass.
     
  3. Bengal B

    Bengal B Founding Member

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    If he can complete a pass I don't care if he's a sister or cousinfucker
     
  4. Brian

    Brian Founding Member

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    Steve Young. Aaron Rodgers. John Elway.
     
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  5. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    I recall a QB from Louisiana that won a few rings playing for the Steelers that could toss it pretty well.
     
  6. TerryP

    TerryP Founding Member

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    The top four QB's in passing efficiency for FBS play this year...all considered dual-threat QB's.
     
  7. TwistedTiger

    TwistedTiger Founding Member

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    Well, maybe next year.
     
  8. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    Weren't dual threat qb's. They could pick up first down with their legs if needed, but were (and are in Rodgers case) pocket passers.
     
  9. Bengal B

    Bengal B Founding Member

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    Michael Vick was a pretty good passer in the pre dogfighting days with the Falcons. Whenever he wasn't injured.
     
  10. LaSalleAve

    LaSalleAve when in doubt, mumble

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    Michael Vick, Tommy Frazier, Charlie Ward, Cam Newton, Tim Tebow, Tee Martin, Seneca Wallace, Randle El, Brad Smith, Terrell Pryor, Braxton Miller, Deanthony Thomas, Marcus Mariota, Dennis Dixon, Robert Griffin the Turd, take away their ability to run and what are they? Garbage men, wide receivers, analysts, inmates, construction workers, insurance salesmen.
     

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