This evolution has shown that the quarterback and the runningback position have been molded together. We now have quarterbacks that are 6. 240 pounds and can run the 40 in 4.4. These guys are the size of linebackers that can run like the wind and have bazookas for an arm. Couple that fact with the fact that they don.t need to get hit anymore, a quarterback should have a long, long NFL life.
Most defenses now have to assign a spy to keep an eye on that running quarterback.
By doing this, it leaves one less defender on the field to defend the pass or rush the passer. This sometimes can take a defense's best playmaker right out of the equation all together. Defensive coordinators now have to create new defensive schemes to counter a running quarterback. We've yet to see a defense can stop this type of quarterback. As far as the affect on fantasy football, there are a couple of things that come to mind.