How long do running quarterbacks last in the NFL?

[Ranching]

Cam Newton has been playing for 7 seasons now.

Roger played longer than that. Fran Tarkenton had a long career. Luck of the draw.

 

[Cowpolk]

Was Tebo a running QB

 

[Ranching]

What's that sea hag's Q.B's name?
He's an apt scrambling Q.B.

Russell Wilson?

 

[Melonfeud]

Russell Wilson?

Yes! That's the dudes name

 

[Captain-Crash]

so will the fans be calling for Dak to run more from the results of the last game.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I don't think Deshaun Watson's going to have a long career. He just likes to take hits.

 

[Risen Star]

Not much of a throwing QB either

Yeah really. I'd cling to the running thing if you want to homer prop up this stiff because he's got nothing else.

I don't care how long running QBs last. They aren't real QBs. You can't win anything with them.

 

[Risen Star]

I did. Dude was a flat out stud. What's funny is out of all the running QB's today, Alex Smith might be the best of them IMO.

Yeah, pretty much anyone who watched him play.

Hey, can ya believe Steve Young ran the ball too?

Is that dude a teenager or something?

 

[TheHerd]

Steve Young ran for over 4K Yards..

How many realized Young ran that much.

Young immediately came to mind. He had slightly better coaches. And some above average receivers.

 

[CCBoy]

Dak has the lower body of Barclay but bigger. Randal Cunningham played in an era where their was no sliding etc. he did fine.......Dak is a truck!

Roger Staubach did a lot of running as did quarterbacks of that era. Fran Tarkenton comes to mind as well. They were around the NFL for old age statuses.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

If Dak's going to be our QB they have to let him run. That's part of his game. If it shortens his career then so be it. He just isn't a straight pocket passer. But they still need to upgrade the WR's.

 

[Captain-Crash]

so for Dak to be successful we will need to run some form of a college style offense.

 

[Risen Star]

If Dak's going to be our QB they have to let him run. That's part of his game. If it shortens his career then so be it. He just isn't a straight pocket passer. But they still need to upgrade the WR's.

Agreed. If it shortens his career, let him run the ball.

Give Zeke the rest of the season off.

 

[remdak]

I think Vick was the only QB with over 1000 yds rushing in a season

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Agreed. If it shortens his career, let him run the ball.

Give Zeke the rest of the season off.

 

[Risen Star]

so for Dak to be successful we will need to run some form of a college offense.

Yep.

Take a good deep breath in. Smell it? That's the intoxicating aroma of a franchise QB. Savor it.

 

[Captain-Crash]

Yep.

Take a good deep breath in. Smell it? That's the intoxicating aroma of a franchise QB. Savor it.

why didn't some team change their offense to fit Tebow's running style.

 

[GenoT]

Roger Staubach did a lot of running as did quarterbacks of that era. Fran Tarkenton comes to mind as well. They were around the NFL for old age statuses.

To be accurate, both Fran T and Roger we’re more scramblers than runners. They ran principally to extend passing opportunities, rather than running to gain yardage.

The line between scrambling QBs and running QBs needs to be more clearly defined.

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

Steve Mcnair and Donovan Mcnabb were good qbs with great scrambling ability. Talent wise I'm starting to think Dak has a similar skill yet. Neither were exceptional passers in terms of accuracy, but were able to make some magical throws moving around in the pocket or scrambling. Dak has far exceeded Mcnair's passing production early in his career and has mostly outperformed Mcnabb as well.

I haven't been overly excited with Daks development at times this year leading me to question his long term outlook. However, I think he has potential to statistically have a similar career to Mcnabb with a chance to be better. Would you take that?

 

[Risen Star]

why didn't some team change their offense to fit Tebow's running style.

I guess they just didn't have the kind of expertise in the front office that the Cowboys enjoy.