When it comes to playing quarterback in the NFL, there are a few different archetypes we typically see. Some are gunslingers, refusing to shy away from any open window, no matter how small. Some use their athleticism to create chances on the fly. Others serve more as a game manager. In Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers are getting a player who’s done all three.
On Thursday’s episode of The Athletic Football Show, Derrik Klassen attempted to rank quarterbacks based on what he calls honorability. In short, he describes an honorable quarterback as someone who’s willing to be creative after a play breaks down, move around in the pocket, and play without fear.