Field General
Manages the offense and reads defenses to put the ball in the hands of playmakers.
Strengths
- Excellent pre-snap reads
- Manages game situations effectively
- Strong field vision and decision-making
- Performs well under pressure
Weaknesses
- May lack elite arm strength for deep throws
- Less dynamic than improviser or scrambler types
- Cannot make some throws that strong arm QBs can
Most Relevant Attributes
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This archetype is used in the following schemes:
Multiple Power Run
The Multiple Power Run uses traditional pulling linemen and lead blockers in the run gameto grind through defenses. A quality Field General QB helps conert critical 3rd and short situations
Multiple Zone Run
The multiple zone scheme is a balanced offense that is very difficult for the defense to predict.The team can run out of multiple receiver sets and throw out of power formations.
Run And Shoot
The Run N' Shoot depends on high awareness receivers to adjust their routes in response to different coverages. It uses pre-snap motion and multiple receiver formations to help identify coverages.
West Coast Spread
The West Coast Spread is designed to keep the defense guessing with a focus on short passing horizontally across the field. With the defense spread thin, the quarterback is looking for openings to scramble while reading his routes.
West Coast Zone Run
The West Coast Zone Run is designed to utilize short passing to keep possession of the ball
Other Quarterback Archetypes
Strong Arm
Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.
Improviser
Maximizes big play opportunities when the designed play breaks down.
Scrambler
Evades pressure in the pocket and makes throws on the run, bringing an extra dimension to the offense.