Miami Shakes U Like A Hurricane: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast
Oct 7, 2026 · 25 min · 16 segments
On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we examine how quarterbacks like Deshaun Watson, Bryce Young and Michael Penix have elevated their games to restore teams like the Browns, Panthers and…
Kevin SmithHost
Now, today's topic, it may not sound like we're telling you anything you don't know already know because today's topic is about the importance of quarterbacks in the game.
And I think everybody understands quarterback is the most important position in the sport.
And I would say that when we look at quarterback play across the league this year, it's not that it's better than it usually is, but, but the thing I find interesting is the amazing impact competent quarterback play is creating for teams across the league.
There's been a truism in football for a long time, eh, probably since the NFL opened up offensively, the 11 personnel revolution, or maybe if we wanna go back a little bit sooner, you know, go back to the Bill Walsh era when he gave us the West Coast offense which led to the rapid evolution of the passing game in football.
You know, prior to that, you could get away with a game manager, you know, or a decent quarterback and win a championship.
But in the post Bill Walsh era, there are a few exceptions, but you really have to have a star at the quarterback position to win, and the teams with the best quarterbacks have won the vast majority of Super Bowls over the last 40 years.
What you may not realize, though, is the impact that just guys playing the position at a competent level are having on their teams this year, and we're gonna really dive into that.
How we're seeing not just the best teams as a product of great quarterback play, but we're also seeing teams that have been bad or have been mediocre suddenly become good because their quarterbacks are playing well.
Now, today's topic, it may not sound like we're telling you anything you don't know already know because today's topic is about the importance of quarterbacks in the game.
And I think everybody understands quarterback is the most important position in the sport.
And I would say that when we look at quarterback play across the league this year, it's not that it's better than it usually is, but, but the thing I find interesting is the amazing impact competent quarterback play is creating for teams across the league.
There's been a truism in football for a long time, eh, probably since the NFL opened up offensively, the 11 personnel revolution, or maybe if we wanna go back a little bit sooner, you know, go back to the Bill Walsh era when he gave us the West Coast offense which led to the rapid evolution of the passing game in football.
You know, prior to that, you could get away with a game manager, you know, or a decent quarterback and win a championship.
But in the post Bill Walsh era, there are a few exceptions, but you really have to have a star at the quarterback position to win, and the teams with the best quarterbacks have won the vast majority of Super Bowls over the last 40 years.
What you may not realize, though, is the impact that just guys playing the position at a competent level are having on their teams this year, and we're gonna really dive into that.
How we're seeing not just the best teams as a product of great quarterback play, but we're also seeing teams that have been bad or have been mediocre suddenly become good because their quarterbacks are playing well.
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