Patriots to host Pat White

Imagine the wildcat possibilities with that guy

I love this, any way it turns out.

If we draft White, that's great. He is a class act from a winning program. He knows how to move the ball, and he has an intense passion for the game. I followed him closely while he was at WVU, and he can play football. He's tough (questionable durability, seeing as he suffered from a few injuries, but ALWAYS bounced back). If the Patriots draft him, I will buy his jersey the day he signs.

If he isn't drafted by the Patriots, it will most likely be right before one of their picks, quite possibly by another AFC team. A lot of teams respect what the Patriots do, and they know if the Patriots are interested in a player, maybe they should be too. White could be a steal, and every team wants to find that out the good way: have him play for you.

The Pats will utilize him if he falls to them. I can't really see them drafting him with their early 2nd round pick, but you never know. They need short-term backup for Brady and they need a 3rd wide receiver; a good possession guy with excellent hands. White could possibly fill those holes.

Pat White had zero fumbles in his career at WVU. Just think about that.

I really hope the pats are the only team without a Wildcat formation next year. Nice package for a (read one) team to bust out with the appropriate personnel (i.e., guys who are on the field anyways) but this will fade out as quickly as it came along.

BB loves lightning and thunder in his running backs. Having different feature backs with different running styles is more effective than having all the same style of back. Sometimes one team can't defend against one particular style.
Now we might have two different styles of quarterback - a wildcat runner and a pocket passer. Teams will have a horrid time preparing for the Patriots, but if they don't prepare for the wildcat and it shows, White might get the whole second half. Worse for defenses, they might have to defend against two quarterbacks on the same play.
White's other use, on kickoff returns, would be to lateral across the field.

This is a very interesting move. A second visit from a prospect who plays multiple positions, two of which the Patriots could very much use - WR/QB. - killing 2 birds with one stone.
And as mentioned in previous posts, he would be perfect to use in the emerging wildcat formation (killing 3 birds with one stone?)

Mike -
I very much look forward to the next post following their visit.

We need to use one of our 18 second round picks and draft this guy! In addition to being a tremendous weapon as a receiver/returner, he could be a legitimate back-up to Brady or a third string QB at worst. Draft him, please!

i'll take brady in the shotgun over this guy running a read-option.

this will be a wasted draft pick and i want no part of it.

wow you guys are putting some serious blinders with this guy. Face it, the Wildcat is dead. Every team has finally schemed against and it's novelty as worn off.
Pat White has even said he wants to play QB. Even if he played WR his measurables are average compared to other WRs, and he hasn't even played the position. To expect him to contribute much of anything is asking a lot.
I am hoping this year BB comes up with his own type of package (like the Wildcat) that no team is ready for. That would be the only reason to draft this guy.

I heard the Lions are willing to part with the #1 overall. Belichick needs to trade all this year's picks so they can grab White because, as so many posters are pointing out (Gregg, B R et all) this guy is so amazing. Right? Right.

If the Pats don't take him, Denver would be foolish not to. This guy is a winner. And not a flash in the pan. I think he could be everything Mike Vick wasn't in the NFL. A good passer.

Pat White will be the MVP next year!!!!!!!!!!!!. Guys, he will never be a starting QB in the nfl. There is no chance. This would be a wasted pick. I don't want white to take one snap at QB instead of Tom. Good lord

I don't see how anyone can argue against Pat White being a potential threat in the NFL after what he did at West Virginia.

Pat White is a very unique player, and it's undeniable that he can turn the Wildcat into legit threat, even more so than Ronnie Brown and the Dolphins did.

Jimi,

I can't believe how some moron could argue for Pat White. That type of QB does not work in the NFL. It has been proven time after time. Get a clue

If handled right Pat White will be a very good nfl Qb He is not Tom Brady but not many are I think a late second or third round pick would be a smart decision by any team that want a winner if you will remember stats do always relate to the heart of a player and how do you measure a winner think of Tom Brady I hope the 49er draft him!