Buffalo Rumblings · May 25, 2017
Tyrod Taylor passing stats: Inside and outside the pocket
When discussing, analyzing, and debating Tyrod Taylor, his in-pocket passing is often a sticking point.
Because he’s a smaller, ultra-athletic quarterback who likes to run, many think that automatically means he struggles as a passer inside the confines of the pocket. And while he’s undoubtedly “missed” open receivers when deciding to take off as a runner, being an amazing scrambler and having the ability to be effective as a passer from inside the pocket are not mutually exclusive. However, it’s hard to blame anyone who initially believes that’s the case simply because in the NFL quarterbacks who thrive as runners and passers are extraordinarily rare.
