Colin Cowherd and Charlie Weis say running QBs are a liability

Cowherd had Weis on today. They noted how running QBs often never make it to post season because they get injured.

Weis said he specifically did not want a running QB. However, the one exception would be Wilson who knows how to avoid big hits.

Said the entire problem with guys like Wentz and Luck is that they WILL be hurt their entire careers because running is a part of their game . And if they would only learn how to slide instead of fighting for extra yards and going head first, perhaps it could be a different story. But in the end, these kinds of guys won't do it consistently because they've made use of their athleticism all their lives. So.....they eventually start getting hurt......usually at the worst possible time..... It just won't work long term in the NFL.

Now, what I have to say. Couldn't agree more. The more Rogers runs, the more he gets hurt for instance. I've pointed out before that the QBs who have long careers and multiple play off and even SB appearances are drop back passers. They survive. They hone their passing craft. But for the running QBs, they simply act on instinct.

The arm talent is super evident with Wentz and Luck. Both are terrific football players. But Luck is hurt more than he plays. And Wentz in only his second year has an ACL......and it happened (surprise....running the ball). DeShawn Watson, whose entire game depends on his ability to run and scramble, lasted exactly one-half of a season (and I acknowledge that he was not hurt during a game, but rather a non-contact practice injury, but how much of that was a result of the running and hits before the ACL gave out?) Cam Newton has been injured more and more. But.....when he stops running it so changes his game that his passing performance drops off significantly. He has a good arm so there's no reason he can't operate in the pocket, except he's just not wired that way. It affects his entire psyche when he can't run. He stands and shows off before the crowd NOT when he's made a great pass, but when he's made a great run. Cam isn't Cam if he doesn't run.

So it is not that the running QB can't pass well or win games or even win the Superbowl. It's that his proclivity for injury rises enormously over time, and his NFL lifespan is going to be cut short.

The Eagles chances for advancing in the playoffs are very slim with Wentz out. Superbowl? Nearly impossible.

The odds are far higher for a guy like Goff to play more games over the years than Wentz, and therefore have more opportunities to get into the playoffs. And, to have a far longer career if he wants it. Tom Brady wouldn't be playing elite ball at 40 if he had been a running QB.

If Warner's coaches could have learned early on to protect Warner at all costs, because he amazing arm and ability to read D's is what made him great, he might still be throwing.