The advantage of a pocket quarterback lies in their wisdom—they can always penetrate the defensive group's layout, gaining a step ahead in the tactical gameplay, and their accuracy in passing has also traditionally been a key strength.
The advantage of a running quarterback lies in their dual threat; while they might fall slightly short in passing capabilities and reading defenses, their ability to carry the ball increases the threat in offense, disrupting the defensive group's strategic arrangement.
Each has its strengths.
Watson was an outstanding running quarterback, possessing excellent passing and running skills, using his physicality to restrain the defense group, thereby carving out passing space for himself. Thus, in 2020, this running quarterback could lead the League in passing yards.
The Watson before us had not completely matured yet, but compared to the national championship game in January, he had already undergone transformation.