No, i dont think we will see him move to saftey. However Phil likes it here alot and he is an offensive playmaker, thats where I expect him to be. He has outstanding athletic ability and everything now is pure speculation, we have Tiller on the way but he has yet to prove himself, as does Bates. Bates has proven that he wants to play and make plays however and that will get him far. We have a QB shootout coming up next season and it will be exciting to watch, I wouldnt doubt splitting time if Bates is impressive early on.
THANKS 33 for the insight, i would really like to see him with the ball in his hands in space, for that reason, i hope AA wins the job outright and Bates decides for him to see the field that he will move to WR because that imo is where we need an upgrade as far as athleticism....i know Hamilton is there and i like his upside a lot, and i think Graham has all the physical tools...but bates to me just comes off as one of those guys that does everything right....you can never have too many of those guys....That catch against Klinkenborg will forever be etched into my brain....I just look at our WR package especially 3-4 wide with Hamilton the 1, Graham the 2, Bates the 3 and Sumral the 4....thats the type of weapons that make AA's job really tough - Which wide open guy do i throw it too......Plus you put him the 3 spot he sees the field a lot and can still backup AA while Tiller redshirts....
Also, getting athletes out wide will give our line which will be tough next year, wide open holes and really make our offense dynamic...
Thanks again 33, as always love the insight.....
While your with me, what gives with Wallace Franklin, i know you had had conversations with him and AA last year, is he frustrated about lack of PT and what is it about his game that needs polishing to see the field more and make plays we all know he's got the wheels......thanks,K
