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WHITE WILLING TO PLAY OTHER POSITIONS
Posted by Mike Florio on February 21, 2009, 10:19 p.m.
One of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft is former West Virginia quarterback Pat White.
And I don’t say that simply because yours truly attended most if not all of his home starts during four seasons in Morgantown. (But it helps.) White became a great running quarterback, and in his senior season he showed real potential as a passer.
In fact, at a time when many league observer are looking toward next year’s question of whether Tim Tebow can thrive as an NFL quarterback, most are overlooking that White is this year’s Tebow.
After limiting himself to the quarterback position at the Senior Bowl, White now says that he’s willing to play other positions.
“I would love to be a quarterback, but I also want to help in any way I can,” White said. “Whether it’s wide receiver, punt return, whatever. I just want to get on the field somehow.”
The emergence of the Wildcat formation could give White an opportunity to get his foot in the door. But whether he ultimately can be an every-down option remains to be seen.
The biggest red flag, apart from rarely taking snaps from under center, is his durability. He sustained more than a few injuries while running the ball, and he has a sleek appearance that screams out “handle with care.”
But we’re rooting for him — and we’d like to see him get reuinted with running back Steve Slaton in Houston
Posted by Mike Florio on February 21, 2009, 10:19 p.m.
One of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft is former West Virginia quarterback Pat White.
And I don’t say that simply because yours truly attended most if not all of his home starts during four seasons in Morgantown. (But it helps.) White became a great running quarterback, and in his senior season he showed real potential as a passer.
In fact, at a time when many league observer are looking toward next year’s question of whether Tim Tebow can thrive as an NFL quarterback, most are overlooking that White is this year’s Tebow.
After limiting himself to the quarterback position at the Senior Bowl, White now says that he’s willing to play other positions.
“I would love to be a quarterback, but I also want to help in any way I can,” White said. “Whether it’s wide receiver, punt return, whatever. I just want to get on the field somehow.”
The emergence of the Wildcat formation could give White an opportunity to get his foot in the door. But whether he ultimately can be an every-down option remains to be seen.
The biggest red flag, apart from rarely taking snaps from under center, is his durability. He sustained more than a few injuries while running the ball, and he has a sleek appearance that screams out “handle with care.”
But we’re rooting for him — and we’d like to see him get reuinted with running back Steve Slaton in Houston
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