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Justin Herbert is an interesting comparison. He's comparable to Josh physically and in terms of running ability, but he runs the ball much less frequently. I suspect that's the Chargers' decision, not Herbert's, which means they've made a conscious decision to limit that part of his game, presumably to reduce his injury risk. It may also be that Herbert's just less inclined to run because when he did it at U of O, he got injured.

Look, I hope you’re right. I love watching Allen run and it’s an important part of the offense. But those are very big guys hitting him and they’re also putting a little extra into it because of who Josh is. There’s a reason running backs don’t last more than three or four years…

I don't disagree, but it doesn't mean there is zero risk associated with running outside the pocket, and that risk goes up with each carry. When a QB turns himself into a running back 10-15 times/game, the risk of injury goes up. Don't think opposing LBs won't want to give Josh a little extra, and when he runs like that, he loses the protection that comes with being a quarterback in the pocket; he's just another ball carrier. And of course, Josh is not immune from being hit in the pocket too; it's not an either/or; he's going to take both kinds of hits over the course of a season.

By that rationale, the study you cite is useless as well, because “every player is different.” So which is it? Of course there are a LOT of similarities between Josh and Cam Newton…they may not be identical but the comparison is valid.

So was Cam Newton...

That's probably true, but when the QB in questions run 10-15 times a game and rarely slides, I think those stats go out the window...

Same with Cam Newton and now his career is over at 33 years old. It's true that QB's are more likely to get injured standing in the pocket and getting hit while they throw, but running 10-15 times a game is just not sustainable if you want Josh to have a long career. There is a reason even the best RBs only last a few years in the league. That being said, I think it's probably just something we have to live with at this point in Josh's career. I doubt it can be coached out of him, but maybe there are things they can do schematically to minimize it.

Yeah, I think he called his own number on the majority of those runs. He was also quick to tuck the ball away and run when he felt pressure from the pass rush. It's highly effective, but of course you worry about the sustainability over a long season. I'm not sure it's something that can be coached out of Josh at this point of his career. He's just too competitive.

I don't think that's on Dorsey. I think Josh was calling his own number on most of those runs.

Foot on the throat…F these guys!

Throw to Crowder, coming right up…

The Bills are very poor at taking away a team’s best weapon.

Can’t beat a good team when you turn it over three times. Just can’t.

Wow, really awful throw

How was he down?

Thanks, Matt

This Rams D is gonna start to get tired

I don’t recall them ever running that pitch sweep last year…

I’m predicting that McDaniel is going to prove to be a very bad hire for the Dolphins…

Or Joe Burrow at 9

I can't even imagine OJ in today's NFL; he had excellent hands and would have been devastating in the passing game...there just are no RBs remotely like him in the NFL these days...the superior athletes are playing WR now instead.

I love Thurman, but he couldn't carry OJ Simpson's jock strap. Not even in the same universe, athletically. I have to assume you're just trolling...

I don’t think it’s that bad; Roethlisberger was an absolute statute for the past few years.

I agree…if Mitch doesn’t play well, he won’t be the starter for long. The Steelers have some pretty nice weapons, though, so he at least has a chance….

Even after only four seasons, it's hard to argue with that...