Here is an interesting name to add to the potential draft possibilities for your Philadelphia Eagles: Pat White.
Eagles representatives will be in West Virginia today to conduct a private workout with White, the Mountaineers quarterback, according to Scout.com.
The question is, what position might they be looking at White to play. He could be a return specialist while he develops his skills at wide receiver. He also could be used in a variation of the Wildcat formation, which has become so popular and in which the Eagles used DeSean Jackson last season.
White has a strong arm, but he lacks some accuracy and touch, according to scouting reports.
He certainly put up huge numbers at West Virginia and was the Big East Offensive Player of the Year for the last two seasons. Last year, he ran for 1,335 yards on 197 carries and 14 touchdowns. He also passed for 1,724 yards with 14 TDs and four interceptions.
He also is scheduled for a second workout with the New England Patriots, according to Scout.com.
White is projected as a second or third-rounder.
not sure what they want with him— shadow451- it's another Reid smoke-screen. White lacks accuracy.. sounds like Andy's kind of QB— Huge
- strong arm with no accuracy or touch. sounds familiar— allegrabene
- The "wild cat" was cute, but defenses will be ready for it this year. White is a good athlete and could help as a late round pick.— dapmman
- fullback, of course. or maybe free safety. you know...an offense that relies on the pass doesn't need the best wide receivers because there is Hank Baskett.— MichaelZoe
- This should mollify the fans who think we can't win without a white QB.— dragoon6
Comment removed.- watched him in my backyard,,,,quick but small....not sure he can take the pounding...will be IR bait after six weeks...he weighed only 180 soaking wet in college....just what we need more small guys— SkipinWV
- Stank...the guy has no arm.....will never be a NFL QB....— SkipinWV
- This doesn't make a lick of sense. So chances are the Eagles will select him. Why not draft a punter and a new mascot with our two first round picks while they are at it?— Tejayanie
Dragoon6, Thats the only reason McNabb is hated so much because he is not white. Thats the only reason I see for all the hate because he puts up great numbers with bad wideouts and a beat up running back.- White will be another Randle El, but faster.
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- i'd rather have the eagles draft charlton heston than this guy.— danjensen
- Strong arm no accuracy now that does sounds very familar. Oh god Mcnabb part 2 Mcnabbs strikes back. LOL
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