Is A Scrambling QB A Winning QB?

S.T.D · Mar 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM

Steel_Elvis said: ↑

Even the term RPO is used in multiple ways. An RPO does not need to have the QB as a potential runner. An RPO allows the QB to read the ILB(s) and either hand off if they play towards the back of the box or fake the handoff and throw quick over the middle if they are showing that they’re prioritizing the run, and thus likely susceptible to a quick play action pass to the middle. They are also reading the safeties because there are layers to the MOF routes in an effective RPO.
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Very good my friend. Too many people think it is all, or only about a Qbs ability to take off in the play, and have a weird way of thinking of what a RPO is. I blame it on ESPN, and the NFLs knowledge that they have more Athletes as Qbs in college now than at any time, and less actual Qbs,so a way to try, and sell it with misinformation.

Steelpens65 · Mar 28, 2026 at 1:35 PM

S.T.D said: ↑

SC hater.. lol
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Still mad
Rattler threw 6 tds in a game against Vols
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Steelpens65 · Mar 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM

S.T.D said: ↑

Very good my friend. Too many people think it is all, or only about a Qbs ability to take off in the play, and have a weird way of thinking of what a RPO is. I blame it on ESPN, and the NFLs knowledge that they have more Athletes as Qbs in college now than at any time, and less actual Qbs,so a way to try, and sell it with misinformation.
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Dumbest saying ever
But he is athletic
No chit sherlock
He plays professional ball
Thanks for informing us
Today’s society
Lower Expectations
Or
Excuses Are Us

Bubbahotep · Mar 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM

Steel_Elvis said: ↑

Even the term RPO is used in multiple ways. An RPO does not need to have the QB as a potential runner. An RPO allows the QB to read the ILB(s) and either hand off if they play towards the back of the box or fake the handoff and throw quick over the middle if they are showing that they’re prioritizing the run, and thus likely susceptible to a quick play action pass to the middle. They are also reading the safeties because there are layers to the MOF routes in an effective RPO.
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Noticed that when I charted the above. The top RPO rushers are RBs.

pczach · Mar 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Steel_Elvis said: ↑

Even the term RPO is used in multiple ways. An RPO does not need to have the QB as a potential runner. An RPO allows the QB to read the ILB(s) and either hand off if they play towards the back of the box or fake the handoff and throw quick over the middle if they are showing that they’re prioritizing the run, and thus likely susceptible to a quick play action pass to the middle. They are also reading the safeties because there are layers to the MOF routes in an effective RPO.
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Correct. The quarterback doesn't have to be a threat to run in an RPO. It is Run/Pass/Option for anyone to run that is on the field. The quarterback makes the read and makes the decision what to do with the ball.

The only thing the quarterbacks have to remember is that if the offensive line is run blocking on an RPO play and they decide to pass, they need to get rid of the ball quickly or they will likely get flagged for illegal man down field as the offensive linemen move to the second level to block.

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