I’ve watched a beast of a Human being , Cam Newton, have his career ended half a decade early by being used as an integral part of the Panther’s Run offense for years behind lacking O lines.
Shula loved the Option and Cam got the snot beaten out of him repeatedly in the process.
So, sure, it can be effective and using it as a ruse to freeze LBs and Safeties is awesome. JA actually keeping the ball on a regular basis and taking the hits is not something I want to see.
I want him running in the open and learning to almost ALWAYS slide before taking any hits.