In the modern NFL, you’re at a disadvantage if your quarterback is a statue. Having someone who can escape pressure and run for yardage or execute designed run plays has increased over the years. While teams can still find success with a pocket passer under center (*cough, the Detroit Lions*) more teams are starting to draft quarterbacks who can give them that extra dimension.
The Indianapolis Colts drafted quarterback Anthony Richardson last year, and while he is labeled as a project type of quarterback, his size, speed, and throwing power give him all the tools to be a great starter if he can develop correctly.