CodeWarrior":29wkgetl said:
What other team out there pays a QB top money and is a true run first team? Atlanta is closest, but all teams that pay a QB top dollar live and die by the QB passing the ball. Salary cap dictates it and trying to pin yourself as a run first time with a $20M+ QB is silly.
Russell is pretty unique, we're not just paying him to facilitate the run game like some game manager. We're paying him for his athleticism and quickness........and what that does to opposing defenses.
But yes, with how Pete likes his offense run, way too often that's all Russell is, a game manager. IMO we're not taking enough of an advantage of what he can do, both passing or running.
I get that Pete doesn't like Russell running and exposed out on the perimeter. But I'd argue he's more at risk INSIDE the pocket with how terrible this line is than rolling out, running or doing more read option.