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Right? Literally one play away from winning it all and the apparent explanation is that Kaepernick is a "running qb". If Trent Dilfer can win a Super Bowl, a running QB can win a Super Bowl.
Yes.
Wasn't Steven Young a "running QB?"
He ran for 293 yards the year they won the SB.
He ran for 407 the previous year when he was All-Pro. I doubt those 11 carries fewer carries during the season were the reason the 49ers lost at the Cowboys in the playoffs. It's more likely that we're dealing with small sample sizes and a lack of QB's who can run AND pass the ball well who also play for good teams. I think Kaepernick, Newton and Griffin are all capable of winning a SB if they stay healthy - but I do believe running the ball less will help stay healthy and increase their chances.
He was the 49ers leading rusher in that Super Bowl and he was their 2nd leading rusher in both the rounds before that.
Please don't bring sports history into this.
I think there were other plays that were not ran well up to that point. Like the fact that they were down by 20+ in the first place. A game is 60 minutes not one play, but think what you like.
Right? But did he win? Ouch, no he didnt.
You can run from it but you can't win.
...and Steve McNair's Titans coming within less than a yard of sending the game to OT?
Can't forget that guy too. He rushed for a ton of yards and runs a 4.5. He's a pretty good runner.
I always do.
Which holding call are you referring to? The one on Crabtree? You forgot to include IF the holding was called and then IF they scored on the next play or IF they didn't hold and Crabtree made the catch. Too many hypotheticals. Or are you referring to the holding on the intentional safety? Because if it's the later, the play would result in the same. Two points for SF and the clock still wouldn't have stopped until the play is over. But I agree with your overall argument. Running QB's can absolutely win the SB. No question about it in my mind. Now if the OP said win multiple, like Montana, Brady, Bradshaw, Aikman, etc., then I'd be more inclined to agree. I think it'll be hard for a running QB's body to hold up in the current NFL long enough to win multiple SB's.
Actually I think it was the beautiful throw to #20 that proves they can't win.The problem with Running QBs is not that they run ... it's that they think run first. The more you run, the more you get hit, the more you turn it over, the more you get hurt.By the time they have figured it out they can no longer run.I would have thought RGIII was the exception to the rule because he is an outstanding passer but he ran like a fool his rookie year and who knows if he will ever be the same.As far a Kaepernick ... I am not nearly as impressed as everyone else. Take away his running, which they will, and he is an ok QB ... but I am pretty sure he will regress quickly like they all do.
They were considered QBs that could run ...Not Running QBs
In the new rules against hitting QB's it is much more likely that they win SBs. If this was the 90's or earlier, most of these guys would have been on IR by week 16. Some would even get the
While I agree that the rules help the change in offense will not, IMHO.These guys seem to be running a lot more and getting hit a lot more often. Your typical 'stand in the pocket' QB will be in much better health come playoff time then a guy running the read-option all season.I heard on the radio something to the effect of- If Cam Newtown continues his pace he will be hit more in 5 years then Brady has in 10....That's huge down the stretch.
If your problem is fishing expeditions, this place actually has infinitely more fishing during the regular season than the offseason.
Well, no, Montana et al weren't running the Veer or anything.I'd counterargue that the current crew of running QBs -- going by passer rating -- are legit throwing QBs that happen to be able to run really well. But I agree with others that reckless use of this running ability leads to injury.
Ironically, if Kap had run three times in that last series, they win.
I thought the 49ers should have used the pistol formation much more. The offense was much more effective in that formation. When Kaepernick has the option to run the ball, the Ravens always had a person on him. They would frequently push Kaepernick, just to let him know they were there. That is certainly one way to prevent the QB from running. They did this against the Redskins too in the regular season. But dedicating a player to the QB opens things up for the RB and passing game.
8 yards per play as I recall...
If not Kaep, then Gore. The mistake I think they made was not using a TO after Gore's big run to the 7 so he could rest. Running LMJ right up the middle, even with Ngata out, was a bad call. And then forcing three straight passes to Crabtree? C'mon.
It's always a bad play call if it doesn't work out. Right? That's how all of us armchair coaches think (I'm guilty of this too). I just think it's silly saying thing like if Kaep runs three times they win, like it's a certainty. I wish I had a crystal ball too! We're all Einstein's when thinking about things in hindsight. I agree the play calling was a little puzzling though, not utilizing the run. They could have at least run the ball one more time before the clock became a factor. But I can't really blame them throwing the ball 3 times to their best WR. They were having luck before that (Kaep was 16/25 before those three passes).
