The more I think about this, the more I like the idea of an Urban Meyer approach with Lombardi & Co.
Preface: Some think Lombardi isn't good, and never will be. I'm not in that camp - I think he can be good and I don't think you need Payton Manning if you have a good offensive line and a running game behind a quarterback.
That said, given Lombardi's strength and build, I really like the idea of running that kid a lot, and having other quarterbacks ready to spell him. He seems like he'd be more durable than your average quarterback, and able to play a more expanded Tebow kind of role (I think he's probably a better passer). The upsides of running him more are fairly obvious, including having 10 blockers on the running play, and making defenses think about his running threat on every play, which would have to take pressure off other areas of the offense. I feel like he can absorb the abuse better than a Stanton or Lewerke.
I don't know how Meyer always had multiple quarterbacks ready to go (I suppose it helps to always have a good Oline and running game to prop them up), but he's had plenty of great college quarterbacks who were not traditional (or eventual) NFL prospects, like Lombardi.
Anyway, these thoughts are the product of having too much time to think the QB situation, with no spring or fall camp results to digest.
Preface: Some think Lombardi isn't good, and never will be. I'm not in that camp - I think he can be good and I don't think you need Payton Manning if you have a good offensive line and a running game behind a quarterback.
That said, given Lombardi's strength and build, I really like the idea of running that kid a lot, and having other quarterbacks ready to spell him. He seems like he'd be more durable than your average quarterback, and able to play a more expanded Tebow kind of role (I think he's probably a better passer). The upsides of running him more are fairly obvious, including having 10 blockers on the running play, and making defenses think about his running threat on every play, which would have to take pressure off other areas of the offense. I feel like he can absorb the abuse better than a Stanton or Lewerke.
I don't know how Meyer always had multiple quarterbacks ready to go (I suppose it helps to always have a good Oline and running game to prop them up), but he's had plenty of great college quarterbacks who were not traditional (or eventual) NFL prospects, like Lombardi.
Anyway, these thoughts are the product of having too much time to think the QB situation, with no spring or fall camp results to digest.
