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Which current Quarterbacks are the best at protecting themselves while scrambling? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by Solid-Confidence-966@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community
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I’m biased as a Seahawks ans but I think Russell Wilson is the ultimate example of this, he seems pretty willing to either slide or run out of bounds. It’s also worth nothing that he didn’t miss a game until his 10th season despite his frequent scrambling.

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[–] Whole_Insurance9267@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Kenny pickett

[–] social-id@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Mahomes, Allen, Jackson are definitely the best.

[–] Patzzer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Anybody but AR.

In al seriousness I hope he takes better care of himself, which it looked like he was before his shoulder injury.

[–] Son_Of_The_Empire@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Well, I can think of a guy who's the worst

[–] ScienceNPhilosophy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I am glad you got Russell Wilson and the Eagles did not...

[–] BurritoTheory@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

This conversation begins and ends with Hurts and Lamar

[–] VQQN@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Josh Allen because he doesnt slide. His body takes the hits but his head doesnt.

[–] omahaspeedster@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Small sample with the Vikings but the Passtronaut looks pretty evasive.

[–] snoopmt1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ive always had a theory that some qbs likw mahommes and russ got a pass from defenders, who let them go out untouched. Other running qbs get headhunted til the last milisecond. Russ almost got a "good run" pat on the butt from defenders.

[–] TraliBalzers@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's definitely not Anthony Richardson.

[–] SaltyBabySeal@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Real shit, I was so disappointed when he went down. What an exciting player. Also drafted him in fantasy, my SleEpEr

[–] Lou-Piccone89@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Josh Allen, has played behind a horrible o line his whole career no one notices because he still makes plays .

[–] jakabumpjunk@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Russ is the GOAT for this IMO. Always looking down field, rarely takes the brutal hit.

He’s more reluctant these days but he’s still got it.

[–] Cold_Papaya_3756@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Has no one watched Brock Purdy?

[–] Calmandpeace@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Justin had 1,000 yards rushing last year almost solely from scrambling

[–] Classy_Sorcerer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

What about Josh Allen? He protects himself by hitting the linebacker first.

[–] thehomiemoth@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sam Howell. I am not a homer and will not be taking questions

[–] allergic2URbullshit@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Russ is an underrated scrambler. I'm pretty sure he once put up 800 yards running in a season.

[–] lapuertadepizza@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

When Sam Howell runs he seems to deliver more hits than he receives

[–] Dark_Vortex18@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Totally unbiased opinion Josh dobbs

[–] lxnarratorxl@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Cornrow full sleeve jujitsu black belt Tua is the only answer /s

[–] tiktaalik_lives@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

It doesn’t count as being hit if you are doing the hitting, right? Taysom Hill.

[–] GoblinTradingGuide@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not NFL, but if you want to watch a QB scramble like crazy, watch Jordan Travis from Florida State.

Best game I can think of where he exhibits this was against Florida in 2022. Dude has legs, and is a great in-pocket passer. He will most likely be a first round or early second round draft pick.

[–] EnemyFriendEnemy@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I can go with an opposite version: any Colts QB not named Manning in the past 20 years

[–] ClasseBa@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Russ is good. Very calculating and experienced. Does like timed runs on 2nd down to gain a few. Doesn't just recklessly throw himself forward like Allen or the younger guys on a Hail Mary sprint to get the 10 yards on 3rd down and be the hero.

[–] -qp-Dirk@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Dak does a good job of limiting hits now.