Field General

Manages the offense and reads defenses to put the ball in the hands of playmakers.

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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

Throw Accuracy MediumThrow Accuracy ShortThrow Accuracy DeepThrow Under PressurePlay ActionAwareness

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

R1-1

Josh

6'5"237 lbs30 yrs

Allen

R1-7

Matthew

6'3"214 lbs38 yrs

Stafford

R1-2

Lamar

6'2"210 lbs29 yrs

Jackson

R1-4

Patrick

6'2"225 lbs30 yrs

Mahomes

Excellent

R1-1

Joe

6'4"215 lbs29 yrs

Burrow

Compatible Schemes

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 game to grind through defenses. A quality Field General QB helps convert 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.

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