Obviously, the running QBs will have a higher contact rate. However, it’s pretty interesting that Brady’s contact rate is that low considering the state of the OL & the beating he’s (mostly) taken this year.
I've been thinking abt writing something abt why Brady is the GOAT. Playing QB is like a barter system. Its an exchange. You could out Wilson behind an all-time OL & he'd still take a ton of sacks bc it's a conscious choice he's making. His OL sux but they're the reason for the majority of his sacks/hits etc. Those are QB stats for the most part.
Back to the barter system. Nobody is as good at manipulating the pocket to avoid hits. No one.
Pressure/Rush forces you to make decisions & almost EVERYONE gets hit w some type of drawback. Sacks, low ypa, explosive plays. Brady is simply great at everything.
If I were to list his best attributes his accuracy/placement might not be top 5. Definitely not the greatest arm talent. Its his pocket presence, pre/post decision making & his toughness by miles imo. Let's be honest he's not a great athlete but able to maneuver around the pocket as good as anyone bc of his footwork & awareness. Even today guys like Mahomes, Jackson could take pages of notes on Tom's footwork & feel for the pocket.
Pre snap he might be the best ever & post snap he's rarely fooled or forced into a bad play bc of disguise or a stupid play.
His toughness, physical & mentally can't be overstated. Dude is absolutely never rattled in game which leads to him being so clutch. Physically might not look like much but I've seen 12 take some enormous shots & just get back up like it's nothing. From that insane hit he took in Buffalo his first year starting I believe to present day. Cold, wind, rain, Tom is as good as it gets no matter the conditions.
Sorry for the rant. Guess I could have just said these sack/pressure stats are QB stats more than OL.
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I've watched anything available, new & old. Never seen a QB take a harder hit. Collected himself on the ground for a second. No screaming or even looking for a flag. OL'm can't believe it, they put a hand on him just to be safe. I watched that live & will never forget that clap at the end. Easily one of the toughest QBs ever.