Mobile QBs and the Sack: Ross Tucker of SI Weighs in
I put in a question to Ross Tucker of Sports Illustrated regarding mobile QBs and their sack rates. The link is here:
http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/7/3/936752/james-harris-reference-check-from
My question and his response is here:
Could you comment on the issues that a 'mobile' QB creates for an offensive line in pass protection? I have noticed that various athletic and mobile QBs (Daunte Culpepper pre 2005 injury, Mike Vick, Matt Cassel, Ben Roethlisberger) seem to have a high number of sacks, even though they are considered to be very elusive and tough to bring down. Is it all on the offensive line for the high number of sacks?
--No name given, Corunna, OntarioIn my experience offensive linemen typically get excited when they initially work with a mobile quarterback because they feel as if that will help them give up less sacks, i.e., if they get beat, the quarterback may be able to avoid the pass rusher. That excitement, however, quickly gives way to the reality that a lot of times scrambling quarterbacks rack up higher sack numbers because they aren't always where you expect them to be when you are blocking for them and their confidence in their mobility leads them to try to extend plays when sometimes they should just cut their losses.
Ultimately, the most offensive-line friendly quarterbacks are the ones that get their team into the right play or protection at the line of scrimmage, set up in the pocket exactly where the linemen expect them to be, move subtly in the pocket to avoid pressure, get rid of the ball on time, and if all else fails, throws the ball away when nothing is there.
I asked Ross because as a former NFL offensive lineman I wanted to get his perspective of his experience on the field. Also, I enjoy his writing a lot. Since Paul Zimmerman [Dr. Z] had his stroke, he is [in my opinion] the only SI.com football writer worth reading.
NOTE: Anyone who has seen my posts knows this is a recurring theme for me. I did not post this to make a point, but to just get another opinion from someone who I respect and is far more knowledgeable than me.
Also, I put in my name as North Left, but apparently SI.com does not believe that is my real name.
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They would've believed it was your name if you put in the 12. DUH!
I think Mr. Tucker nailed it. What really would cut down sack totals are 1) quick reads 2) quick release 3) pocket awareness.
I’m glad the Lions have a legit TE now. ’Grew is going to be Staffords bailout/safety valve for many seasons to come.
by JazzyBBP on Jul 3, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very true
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 3, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I've gathered
Stafford has been making pretty good reads half of the time already, and mini camp hasn’t even started. He also has a very quick release, so I hear…but pocket awareness, I’m not sure. There’s only so many Stafford highlight clips out there, it seems like he can feel pressure, but he does run around a lot. 2 out of 3 isn’t bad.
by BIGWalt2990 on Jul 5, 2009 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
Your name isn’t North Left????
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Jul 4, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I use that because I did not think anyone would believe my real name is Barry Sanders.
by NorthLeft12 on Jul 4, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
R u funnin? Northleft
Or is that really your name.
by davis0169 on Jul 5, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Yeah right…..you’re Barry Sanders and I am Rush Limbaugh….LOL
by KDawg on Jul 5, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seeing as Lem Barney is my brother
This doesn’t surprise me at all. ;)
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
by detpistons3 on Jul 5, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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