Sep 8, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; The football sits on the field in the third quarter. The Seahawks defeated the Panthers 12-7 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

It’s become fairly evident throughout recent years that the postition of quarterback is evolving throoughtout all levels of football. No longer is the man behind center primarily tasked with being someone who merely relies on a wall of gigantic offensive linemen in front of him for protection so he has time to show off that flashy arm.

No, quarterbacks these days are multi-faceted. They’re incredible athletes who like to leave the comfort of that pocket and get out there in the action. They make just as much use of their legs anymore as they do those arms.

But with that, comes the possibility of some bone-crunching hits coming their way. They need to be ready to protect themselves out there.

You hope that future QBs of the world learn this early and often so they’re ready for the big time.

Kind of like young John David Taylor here out of the state of Alabama:

Yeah, young Mr. Taylor gets it!

(h/t LostLettermen.com for the video find)