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(01-15-2022 10:00 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  

(01-15-2022 09:59 AM)BcatMatt13 Wrote:  

(01-14-2022 12:29 PM)RealDeal Wrote:  

(01-14-2022 09:50 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  I think there is an interesting wrinkle there with Prater...it stands to reason that they'd run him more due to the inconsistency with passing, but his frame is SO slight, that they'd have to worry about injury while doing it.

I think frame is overrated. Some QBs are good at avoiding the big hits. Lamar Jackson isn't huge and hasn't been injured much. He got hurt this year on a passing play; not a designed run. I'm not saying that we run QB power 10 times a game but I think we can incorporate more QB run game without endangering the QB.

Heck we ran Des a lot more when he was smaller than when he developed a frame that you would think could handle more.

If you’re going to have a QB that runs a lot they need to have that natural knack for knowing how to avoid getting hit. Des has that. Lamar has that. Michael Vick, Russell Wilson have that. Long list of guys like RGIII that didn’t have that and their careers don’t last very long.

Not saying Prater needs to be on the level of Michael Vick or Russell Wilson lol but I’m interested in seeing that aspect of Prater’s game.

Considering the fact that his first run from scrimmage resulted in a flying somersault, I hope he figures that out in the off season haha

Bolded, LOL, I bet the coaches hope he figures that out too! It's a good point here about how Des avoided taking the hits and still gained considerable yardage and stayed healthy. That's my biggest concern for Prater who appears tall, thin, and athletic. Will he hold up to rushing 10-20 snaps per game? We won't know unti we see the '22 team.