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A lot of discussion about the QB fits for the #49ers at No. 3. Wanted to look to see who was doing the things the Niners ask most of their QBs. Obviously, all drafted players are a projection but worth looking at considering Kyle Shanahan mentioned "comfort" with 3 QBs. (Thread)
Since Shanahan took over in & #39;17, #49ers have taken the 3rd-most total snaps under center (52.13& of offensive snaps). They also have 3rd-most drop backs under center and 3rd-most play-action drop backs under center in that span. 33.8% of total passing yards off PA in that span.
Clearly, #49ers put a premium on the ability to do those things with their QB. Doesn& #39;t mean they can& #39;t expand or adapt (and they should!) based on their QB& #39;s skills. But worth noting how the top QBs have done in these areas in college...
North Dakota State QB Trey Lance in his college career:
- 30% of drop backs came from under center
- 24.3% of drop backs came from under center with PA
Under center: 65-95 (68.4%), 992 yards, 13 TD, 1 Int
Under center w/ PA: 53-77 (68.8%), 847 yards, 12 TD, 0 Int
- 30% of drop backs came from under center
- 24.3% of drop backs came from under center with PA
Under center: 65-95 (68.4%), 992 yards, 13 TD, 1 Int
Under center w/ PA: 53-77 (68.8%), 847 yards, 12 TD, 0 Int
Ohio State QB Justin Fields in his college career:
- 6.3% of drop backs came from under center
- 5.8% of drop backs came from under center with PA
Under center: 27-36 (75%) for 412 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
Under center w/ PA: 26-35 (74.3%), 384 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
- 6.3% of drop backs came from under center
- 5.8% of drop backs came from under center with PA
Under center: 27-36 (75%) for 412 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
Under center w/ PA: 26-35 (74.3%), 384 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
Alabama QB Mac Jones in his college career:
- 1.9% of drop backs came from under center (11 total drop backs)
- 1.9% of drop backs from under center with PA (all 11)
Under center AND under center with PA: 6-10 for 53 yds, 3 TD-1 Int
- 1.9% of drop backs came from under center (11 total drop backs)
- 1.9% of drop backs from under center with PA (all 11)
Under center AND under center with PA: 6-10 for 53 yds, 3 TD-1 Int
BYU QB Zach Wilson in his college career (just in case):
- 9.2% of drop backs came from under center
- 5.2% of drop backs from from under center with PA
Under center: 39-58 (67.2%), 506 yards, 13 TD-0 Int
Under center w/ PA: 24-39 (61.5%), 367 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
- 9.2% of drop backs came from under center
- 5.2% of drop backs from from under center with PA
Under center: 39-58 (67.2%), 506 yards, 13 TD-0 Int
Under center w/ PA: 24-39 (61.5%), 367 yards, 8 TD, 0 Int
I& #39;m sure folks will draw their own conclusions from this and I& #39;ll have more on it next week. But just think it& #39;s worth looking at what QBs have been asked to do and how they& #39;ve done it relative to where they go when discussing how they might fit/project in an offense.(End thread)
