Strong Arm
Makes big plays downfield using exceptional arm talent, forcing defenses to play safe or pay the price.
Strengths
- Excellent big play potential
- Strong vertical passing threat
- Exceptional arm strength
- Performs well under pressure
Weaknesses
- May trust arm too much leading to turnovers
- Less mobile than scrambler or improviser types
- May lack the precision of field general types
Most Relevant Attributes
Throw PowerThrow Accuracy DeepThrow Accuracy MediumThrow Under PressurePlay ActionThrow on the Run
Archetype Fit Players
Perfect
R1-1
JoshAllen
6' 5"237 lbs29 yrs
OVR
RUN
THP
BSK
SAC
AWR
PAC
TUP
DAC
MAC
SPD
SPM
TRK
QBExcellent
R1-6
MatthewStafford
6' 3"220 lbs37 yrs
OVR
AWR
SAC
THP
DAC
MAC
PAC
RUN
TUP
SPD
BSK
TRK
SPM
QB
R1-5
LamarJackson
6' 2"210 lbs28 yrs
OVR
PAC
RUN
BSK
SPD
TUP
THP
MAC
SAC
AWR
DAC
SPM
TRK
QB
R1-3
DrakeMaye
6' 4"223 lbs23 yrs
OVR
SAC
THP
DAC
AWR
TUP
MAC
SPD
RUN
PAC
BSK
SPM
TRK
QB
R1-4
PatrickMahomes
6' 2"225 lbs29 yrs
OVR
THP
RUN
PAC
SAC
AWR
BSK
TUP
MAC
SPD
DAC
TRK
SPM
QBCompatible Schemes
This archetype is used in the following schemes:
Vertical Power Run
The Vertical Power Run focuses on tempting the defense to load the box with extra defenders via a commitment to the power run game, then punishes them downfield with play action and shot passes.
Vertical Zone Run
The vertical zone run uses agile linemen to create multiple holes for the halfback to choose from and forces the defense into assignment conflicts by taking downfield shots via play action pass