I disagree. The dual threat QB is what wins and what the NFL wants. That is not to say running has to be the core of the skillset ( Svobda can run ) but needs to be present to keep defenses honest.
Absolute horseshit. I don't see Matthew Stafford or Patrick Mahomes going on designed runs. And if it's true, so what? Anderson is 6'2" and 190 lbs. and he isn't all that fast. Do you want a qb that can throw or do you prefer the Svoboda or Levi Williams type? The great big guy who can run and never hits the receiver in stride? Csewe just beat us without any qb designed runs. It's completely unnecessary - that is- unless your passing game is crap.
The NFL wants a mentally astute QB that can recognize defenses and run the offense which requires first and foremost the ability to complete passes to the target or the check down proficiently.
The ability to take off and run while avoiding a vicious hit is the bonus of a dual threat but not a play the NFL team can survive with.
Bohl went for the run first QB with a minimal emphasis on the passing game despite any of the “need to improve” rhetoric. I do believe Bohl was more willing to absorb the passing game when he signed Anderson but it showed he wasn’t overly serious since he knew Peasley was around for one year and did nothing to have the team ready for this year committing to Svoboda and telling Sawville to stick with the plan.
Bohl and Sawville knew that Svoboda had major issues passing. They knew it when he was signed and there is no way either of them could claim it a surprise and disappointment that passing was his problem. They also knew going into this year Anderson was potentially questionable with his knee.
What do we have going into 2025?
Anderson - his physical health (knee) is the biggest concern. Otherwise he is a gamer.
Batiste - will he be allowed to fully participate in spring drills and compete for the starting position if he proves viable? If he is worthy of playing will he get his chances or be brushed aside. He has to be a viable contender for playing time.
Drube - assuming he signs is he ready to play effectively? Playing Wyoming 4A football is a whole different animal than the FBS. Doubt we see him within the next 2-3 years unless he is the most amazing QB talent. I have never seen him play so I have no idea of his abilities other than his recruiting profile.
Svoboda - not holding any hope he suddenly becomes a John Elway prototype (tired of the not close Allen comparisons).
Maybe I am wrong, but if Anderson goes down and Batiste is a version of Svoboda passing I don’t see team success brewing.
Sawville already admitted there are holes to fill and depth issues. He can do a lot to improve those areas but if we don’t have solid QB play with an ability to stretch the field passing I can’t see the W-L reversing itself. Sub .500 is unacceptable for any coaching staff and especially for this staff who was supposedly handpicked to sustain the ability to win 6+ games per season.
I am skeptical this staff will be willing to go all in on implementing a stout offense.
