Strong Arm

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Strong Arm

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

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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

Portrait of Josh Allen
R1-1
X Factor development
Josh
6'5"237 lbs30 yrs
Allen
Bills logoQB
Portrait of Justin Herbert
R1-6
Superstar development
Justin
6'6"236 lbs28 yrs
Herbert
Chargers logoQB

Excellent

Portrait of Matthew Stafford
R1-7
X Factor development
Matthew
6'3"214 lbs38 yrs
Stafford
Rams logoQB
Portrait of Lamar Jackson
R1-2
X Factor development
Lamar
6'2"210 lbs29 yrs
Jackson
Ravens logoQB
Portrait of Patrick Mahomes
R1-4
X Factor development
Patrick
6'2"225 lbs30 yrs
Mahomes
Chiefs logoQB

Compatible 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

Other Quarterback Archetypes

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.

Field General

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