Leadership. Moxie. The “It” factor. Competitive toughness. While these sound like nebulous terms used to describe a quarterback, they do matter when it comes to evaluating prospects at the position. Do not just take that from me.
“The quarterback has to be a leader. He has to be your coach on the field. He is the person you trust with the football every single play. His job is to make everyone else successful, and when things break down, he has to make a play...The great quarterbacks are not the ones who have the most talent. They are the ones in the huddle who show leadership and confidence.