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Today, he explained, the game demands a sophisticated passing attack from the pocket, supplemented by the ability to threaten defenses with mobility. Young compared current quarterbacks like Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow, emphasizing that their ability to run and extend plays is crucial in close, late-game situations. In his view, successful QBs in the current era don't need to rely on high rushing yardage but must be effective "closers" who can use their legs at critical moments to win games.
He speculated that, had he played today, he might have accumulated fewer rushing yards—perhaps not reaching 10,000 yards over his career—yet he acknowledged that the dual-threat component is now integral to the game's fabric.