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Topic: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Topic: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

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Paul Graham
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Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/21/2012 7:10:41 PM

A quote from The Post piece

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“I’ll play quarterback and then if they need to play a little wildcat, I can do that as well,” Bates said. “I’ll play special teams as well. I’m pretty versatile.”

sigh....

The Pessimist
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RE: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/22/2012 10:05:26 PM

I didn't know versatile was a synonym for desperate. Hopefully the meaning here changes in the larger context of the piece.

If he had phrased this "sound bite" as "I will do whatever it takes to contribute to the Seahawks, whether it be wildcat, wedge buster, or water boy" he would be getting kudos for being a team player. A good attitude plus some hard work can't do him wrong, just mix in some PR savvy.

NFL.com has him listed as a WR, for whatever that's worth.

Paul Graham
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RE: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/23/2012 9:28:58 PM

I just can't believe he could even entertain the thought of playing QB in the NFL. He was not even capable of being a backup for us. Dude is so stubborn.

L.C.
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RE: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/24/2012 11:02:30 AM

He clearly has a lot of athletic talent, and if he's willing to play a position other that QB, I think he has a shot at the NFL.

�We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.� ― Epictetus

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RE: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/24/2012 11:44:13 AM

This wouldn't be the first time a QB overlooked in college succeeded in the NFL. Do a little background on Tom Brady and you'll see it there. Phil is clearly not Tom Brady, but it's a different league and he's been give a chance. Let's wait and see. No reason to be down on a guy who gave us some of the most exciting on-field plays I've ever seen in Peden.

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RE: Phil Bates: NFL Quarterback

Posted: 5/24/2012 12:53:55 PM

I don't think people are down on him - they'd like to see him succeed. I don't see the comparison to Brady, though. After being a backup to Brian Griese for a couple years, Brady was a two year starter. I see nothing unusual there.

There have been lots of players who played QB in college, and went to another position in the NFL, sometimes as a receiver, sometimes at another position such as safety. The list of players who were not a starter at QB in college, but who played QB in the NFL has got to be a very short one. The only name that even comes to mind for me is Frank Patrick, who was a backup QB for Green Bay after being a TE his junior and Senior year in college, and that was 40 years ago. I think that would be a lot harder today.

I could see Bates getting a shot as primarily a WR, but who plays a little wildcat. He has talent, there is no question about that.

Last Edited: 5/24/2012 12:55:10 PM by L.C.

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