Sean Payton on the Importance of a Quarterback's Height
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton is at the NFL Combine in search of his "next" quarterback.
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00:00 Quarterbacks that aren't as tall, maybe that aren't prototype, I think generally speaking it might vary how teams value prototype heights, but 6'2" might be a starting point.
00:12 As a coordinator, I've had Kerry Collins, who was 6'5", Quincy Carter, who was built differently, Romo, Bledsoe, Testiberdy, and then Drew for a long time.
00:29 But I do think part of our job is to build around the strength of your players.
00:37 So even this year, what are the things that we feel like our receivers do well, that Russ does well, the running backs, that's our jobs.
00:46 So our offense, when I say our, we, wherever I've been, has always been an evolution of starting with the ingredients we have and then building around them.
00:59 So I think there's still some things that are paramount today.
01:06 At some point, teams are going to make you win from the pocket. We can rush a certain way to keep a quarterback from escaping.
01:17 And so we're going to have to be, wherever you're at, proficient enough on third down to take a snap, find a throw, and protect that spot that you're referencing, regardless of height.
01:34 Because I think oftentimes, these guys are seeing through lanes, not necessarily over them, but certainly for some quarterbacks, that can be a little bit more challenging.