re: Latest rumor: JT Barrett to Texas transfer rumor.

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It's a transition? He doesn't have to lineup in the I or be strictly a wide receiver to help transition him out of playing QB. He is going to be used by Urban the best way possible to use his skills, which mean he will throw the ball some to make defenses prepare for more things. Don't really have to look at things black and white big guy.


He has to decide if he thinks his shoulder can hold up as a QB or if he thinks the NFL would value him more as a RB. Him playing a hybrid-type thing like you stupidly pointed out would not provide any service to him in terms of NFL draft stick

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I somewhat disagree.

Him playing a hybrid allows NFL scouts to see that his future is likely at RB, but gives a team the ability to 1. Have him as an emergency QB who doesn't take an additional roster spot of the 53 and 2. gives you the potential to run effective trick plays. This all assumes he still has a live arm.

I think no matter what Braxton decides himself, his future is either as a slot receiver or as a scat back. Too many ? about his shoulder IMO, and even if you don't question that, he has shown inconsistency throwing the ball even when healthy.