Skins-Jags Positives and Negatives

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think most teams would rather play a pocket QB vs a guy that can run and make plays on the edge.

I'm not sure I agree with that. Mobile QBs can be frustrating, but a skilled pocket passer can roll right over defenses.

Would you rather play Peyton Manning in his prime, or Michael Vick?

I know neither of our QBs are anything like them, but I'm just making a point.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by WillH

I'm not sure I agree with that. Mobile QBs can be frustrating, but a skilled pocket passer can roll right over defenses.

Would you rather play Peyton Manning in his prime, or Michael Vick?

I know neither of our QBs are anything like them, but I'm just making a point.

It's more difficult to prep for a running QB because of the off script plays. And coverages tend to break down as the play extends leading to big plays. At least with a pocket guy you know where he's going to be all the time. A guy that can run and throw just adds a different dynamic. With Cousins in there you can bet the Jags weren't worried about him taking off.

[scowan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It's more difficult to prep for a running QB because of the off script plays. And coverages tend to break down as the play extends leading to big plays. At least with a pocket guy you know where he's going to be all the time. A guy that can run and throw just adds a different dynamic. With Cousins in there you can bet the Jags weren't worried about him taking off.

I agree that Cousins is not a running QB, but he is mobile. When the streach runs are working and he can bootleg, and he usually does pretty well with those. He didn't have Deshawn Jackson at all and he still played well and Garcon caught maybe one pass. If they can get him more in tune with those guys who are legit playmakers, he could be even better. I mean really you had Niles Paul and A. Roberts making all the plays. just imagine if Garcon and DJax were there as well.