saint0917
February 23rd, 2008, 04:25 PM
INDIANAPOLIS -- There are plenty of intriguing prospects at the NFL draft scouting combine and plenty more with a lot to prove to NFL coaches.
Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco likely fits in both categories because he is a tall, strong-armed quarterback but hails from a small school, played in a spread offense and often took his snaps from the shotgun formation.
Flacco, who transferred from Pitt after spring drills in 2005 because he didn't want to sit the bench for two years behind Tyler Palko, doesn't believe the offensive system he played in or the level of his competition (I-AA) will be a factor.
"I think if you can play, you can play," Flacco said.
"There are a lot of different reasons that guys play at the smaller level, but, at the quarterback position, I believe that the competition is all relative. There are open guys and there are covered guys, and it is your job as quarterback to get them the ball.
Combine Notebook: Former Pitt QB Flacco stands tall as prospect (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08054/859858-66.stm)
Delaware quarterback Joe Flacco likely fits in both categories because he is a tall, strong-armed quarterback but hails from a small school, played in a spread offense and often took his snaps from the shotgun formation.
Flacco, who transferred from Pitt after spring drills in 2005 because he didn't want to sit the bench for two years behind Tyler Palko, doesn't believe the offensive system he played in or the level of his competition (I-AA) will be a factor.
"I think if you can play, you can play," Flacco said.
"There are a lot of different reasons that guys play at the smaller level, but, at the quarterback position, I believe that the competition is all relative. There are open guys and there are covered guys, and it is your job as quarterback to get them the ball.
Combine Notebook: Former Pitt QB Flacco stands tall as prospect (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08054/859858-66.stm)