[Spartandawg]

Perhaps an argument can be made that running QBs are tempted to rely on their legs in their formative years and don't develop the pocket passing instincts and skills of the best, less mobile QBs.  Or at least develop them later.

In addition to the examples above add John Elway.  Yes, I know the man had legs but he won his two Super Bowls at the less mobile portion of his career and has been quoted saying that being less mobile forced him to improve his pocket discipline and progressions.

As a counter example look at Randal Cunningham, Michael Vick. Et al.  All talented QBs who were first team fantasy selections but never developed into first tier QB talents.

Yeah, you want the savvy QB who can move around when he has to but also has the patience to find his third read under pressure.  The WHOLE NFL wants that guy even if SpartanDawg doesn't.  There just aren't that many Andrew Luck's out there and when push comes to shove the NFL (and John Elway's Broncos) will take a Payton Manning over a Tim Teebow every time.

Bingo.  And I wouldn't consider the Stanford QB a "mobile" one.  He's simply opportunistic and has good pocket awareness.  My original argument, which happens to be backed up with overwhelming evidence, is that QBs of the RG3/Tebow variety are more of a liability than an asset.  This is due to longevity issues, as well as the ability of good defenses to neutralize the running threat (see MSU v. Braxton Miller, LSU v. Oregon, Stanford v. Oregon, etc.).
     

[Spartandawg]

Perhaps an argument can be made that running QBs are tempted to rely on their legs in their formative years and don't develop the pocket passing instincts and skills of the best, less mobile QBs.  Or at least develop them later.

In addition to the examples above add John Elway.  Yes, I know the man had legs but he won his two Super Bowls at the less mobile portion of his career and has been quoted saying that being less mobile forced him to improve his pocket discipline and progressions.

As a counter example look at Randal Cunningham, Michael Vick. Et al.  All talented QBs who were first team fantasy selections but never developed into first tier QB talents.

Yeah, you want the savvy QB who can move around when he has to but also has the patience to find his third read under pressure.  The WHOLE NFL wants that guy even if SpartanDawg doesn't.  There just aren't that many Andrew Luck's out there and when push comes to shove the NFL (and John Elway's Broncos) will take a Payton Manning over a Tim Teebow every time.

Bingo.  And I wouldn't consider the Stanford QB a "mobile" one.  He's simply opportunistic and has good pocket awareness.  My original argument, which happens to be backed up with overwhelming evidence, is that QBs of the RG3/Tebow variety are more of a liability than an asset.  This is due to longevity issues, as well as the ability of good defenses to neutralize the running threat (see MSU v. Braxton Miller, LSU v. Oregon, Stanford v. Oregon, etc.).