Originally Posted by snowcraig2.0 
He has the tools to be an all Big 12 or better WR too.
Agree he's got all the physical tools to play so many positions, and from everything i've heard, that includes qb....
Now,i also agree that he was underutilized, only running routes and hand offs, i thought that the end around pass would have been a devastating play and would keep the db's honest opening up those running plays even more.
However, if in fact he was the 4th or 5th wide receiver in any route, well thats no good because we never got to a 2nd progression let alone a 4th or 5th!!!! So his route and seperation was worthless unless he suggested the play such as the Iowa game. In the post game, he indicated that he and Jay Rodgers i believe had identified how the lb had been covering him in a particular alignment and adjusted the route - thats coaching on the fly and what changes games....the defense is not going to be countering for something that might happen should a converted qb run a double move although i will give props, Klinkenborg had great coverage Bates just made a Better play....thats what we need on both sides of the ball playmakers, i don't care what position, what number they are, what grade level, i don't care, i simply want playmakers that make plays.......
Gotta get both AA and Bates on the field same time, however that happens, we have to have our most talented team on the field.....
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