<P> While Kaepernick, Newton, and Griffin III struggled during the season, mobility in other quarterbacks was praised . Success in the passing game, while having mobility to extend the play, was regarded more highly than pure running athleticism in 2014 . Aaron Rodgers' mobility, for example, was considered by one NFL.com writer to be critical to the Packers' offense . New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick praised Rodgers' mobility, stating, "he has a great ability to extend plays, either sliding in the pocket or at times scrambling outside the pocket ." Luck's mobility was also acclaimed by another NFL head coach, Chip Kelly . Despite early - season reports of a decline in the performance of dual - threat quarterbacks, Russell Wilson rushed for a career - high 849 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2014, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance . </P> <P> In 2015, Cam Newton had a resurgent season, scoring 10 rushing touchdowns en route to a Super Bowl berth . However, as Newton was also successful in his passing game, one Wall Street Journal reporter wrote "defenses say it is Newton's ability to do anything on any given play that really keeps them up at night", adding "(Newton) is a pass - first quarterback capable of picking up a first down with his legs at any moment ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Rank </Th> <Th> Player </Th> <Th> Seasons by team </Th> <Th> Rushing yards </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Michael Vick </Td> <Td> Atlanta Falcons (2001--2006) Philadelphia Eagles (2009--2013) New York Jets (2014) Pittsburgh Steelers (2015) </Td> <Td> 6,109 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Randall Cunningham </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Eagles (1985--1995) Minnesota Vikings (1997--1999) Dallas Cowboys (2000) Baltimore Ravens (2001) </Td> <Td> 4,928 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Steve Young </Td> <Td> Los Angeles Express (USFL) (1984--1985) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985--1986) San Francisco 49ers (1987--1999) </Td> <Td> 4,239 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Fran Tarkenton </Td> <Td> Minnesota Vikings (1961--1966) New York Giants (1967--1971) Minnesota Vikings (1972--1978) </Td> <Td> 3,674 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> Steve McNair </Td> <Td> Houston Oilers (1995--1996) Tennessee Oilers (1997--1998) Tennessee Titans (1999--2005) Baltimore Ravens (2006--2007) </Td> <Td> 3,590 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> Cam Newton </Td> <Td> Carolina Panthers (2011--present) </Td> <Td> 3,566 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> Donovan McNabb </Td> <Td> Philadelphia Eagles (1999--2009) Washington Redskins (2010) Minnesota Vikings (2011) </Td> <Td> 3,459 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> John Elway </Td> <Td> Denver Broncos (1983--1998) </Td> <Td> 3,407 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> Tobin Rote </Td> <Td> Green Bay Packers (1950--1956) Detroit Lions (1957--1959) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) (1960--1962) San Diego Chargers (1963--1964) Denver Broncos (1966) </Td> <Td> 3,128 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> Kordell Stewart </Td> <Td> Pittsburgh Steelers (1995--2002) Chicago Bears (2003) Baltimore Ravens (2004--2005) </Td> <Td> 2,874 </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Rank </Th> <Th> Player </Th> <Th> Seasons by team </Th> <Th> Rushing yards </Th> </Tr>

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