08-08-2023, 10:05 AM
(08-08-2023, 09:38 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Burrow passing+rushing (16 games) - 4732 yards, 40 total TDs. 18 turnovers. 295.75 total YPG
Hurts passing+rushing (15 games) - 4461 yards, 35 total TDs. 15 turnovers. 297.4 total YPG
Hurts had the better OL and RBs though, which helps.
It's extremely close (Burrow slightly higher TDs and turnovers per game), but with any QB who rushes a lot, there will be the concern of durability and eventually losing a step sooner than later. So I think many favor the better passer over the dual threat because of that.
Hurts is thicker than someone like Jackson or RG3 though, so he may end up being able to run more without getting hurt.
Hurts is kind of following a similar path to Josh Allen.
Allen Year 2 - 59% completion for 3089 yards, 20 TDs. 510 rush yards, 9 rush TDs.
Hurts Year 2 - 61% completion for 3144 yards, 16 TDs. 784 rush yards, 10 rush TDs.
Allen Year 3 took a big jump in passing, similar to Hurts. Now, we consider Allen one of the best QBs in the league. Maybe Hurts is on his way to be in the same conversation.
Overall I prefer Burrow over both. I think with an improved line Burrow will have his best year. Like you mention the rushing ability is a double edged sword. I prefer my QB not to take unnecessary hits. Allen is huge but sometimes he takes big hits just to gain a few yards. Championships will separate them. Hurts benefits from the NFC easier path to the Super Bowl AFC stacked with top end QBs.
