Improviser

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Improviser

Maximizes big play opportunities when the designed play breaks down.

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Strengths

  • Creates plays when structure breaks down
  • Extends plays with mobility
  • Excellent big play potential
  • Performs well under pressure

Weaknesses

  • Relies on structure breaking down to excel
  • May take unnecessary risks
  • Less consistent than field general types

Most Relevant Attributes

Throw on the RunThrow Under PressureThrow Accuracy DeepThrow Accuracy ShortThrow Accuracy MediumBreak Sack

Archetype Fit Players

Perfect

Portrait of Josh Allen
R1-1
X Factor development
Josh
6'5"237 lbs30 yrs
Allen
Bills logoQB
Portrait of Matthew Stafford
R1-7
X Factor development
Matthew
6'3"214 lbs38 yrs
Stafford
Rams logoQB
Portrait of Joe Burrow
R1-1
X Factor development
Joe
6'4"215 lbs29 yrs
Burrow
Bengals logoQB
Portrait of Lamar Jackson
R1-2
X Factor development
Lamar
6'2"210 lbs29 yrs
Jackson
Ravens logoQB
Portrait of Drake Maye
R1-3
X Factor development
Drake
6'4"223 lbs24 yrs
Maye
Patriots logoQB

Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

Air Raid

A variant of spread, Air Raid gives the quarterback control of the play at the line of scrimmage. The offense focuses on passing plays but trusts the quarterback to diagnose the defense and call audibles when running lanes open up.

West Coast Power Run

The West Coast Power Run creates weakness in the defense by stretching it out horizontally with short passing. The half backs then attack those weaknesses for big gains.

Other Quarterback Archetypes

Strong Arm

Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.

Scrambler

Evades pressure in the pocket and makes throws on the run, bringing an extra dimension to the offense.

Field General

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