Long gone are the days of the Wishbone and I-formations. We have entered the era of the spread offense, where read options and run-pass options dominate many an NCAA offensive playbook.
While, theoretically, such a scheme could be run by a traditional pocket passer or a mobile, running quarterback, the prototype quarterback for the spread offense is a true dual-threat — somebody who excels at throwing and running the ball, and is more than merely capable of doing both.
For an offense that was proficient on the ground last season, one of the final pieces to a truly potent Maryland offense may just be some competent quarterback play.