Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**drewmar74** · 10-26-2007

BVP, on behalf of all of us who were subjected to watching you play this preseason: PLEASE GIVE UP ON TRYING TO PLAY QB!

"Former CSU star and backup Broncos quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt is living in Santa Barbara, Calif., and considering whether to play in the Canadian Football League as a quarterback next year. If Van Pelt tries to return to the NFL, he may have to consider making a switch to safety."

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7285176

Or, may I offer the Dr. Seuss version:

You can't play QB here, you can't play QB there. In fact, you can't play QB anywhere.

So switch to safety, play the deep ball now. You've no QB skills and could miss the broad side of a cow!

At QB, you're an abomination. An embarrasment at best. So switch to safety and give this QB dream a rest!

Errant Hothy · 10-26-2007

Has any QB every made the switch to FS and made an NFL team. Crouch and the guy we drafted from Nebraska both failed.

**Vinny** · 10-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoth-Boy

Has any QB every made the switch to FS and made an NFL team. Crouch and the guy we drafted from Nebraska both failed.

Nolan Cromwell was a Kansas QB and went on to become a Pro bowler and NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1980...probably the most successful switch from QB to FS (played for the Rams).

Errant Hothy · 10-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny

Nolan Cromwell was a Kansas QB and went on to become a Pro bowler and NFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1980...probably the most successful switch from QB to FS (played for the Rams).

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that. Is it safe to assume he was an option Qb in college?

Sideline · 10-26-2007

Different position I know, but I think Mike Furrey the Detroit Lions Wide Receiver is mightily impressive.

Coming into the League as a Receiver, converting to Safety when the Rams needed help in depth and ended up starting before going back to Receiver with the Rams to have a thousand yard season.

Some guys just have it.

kastofsna · 10-26-2007

Rich Gannon made the switch to safety. then, back to QB.

Sideline · 10-26-2007

Minnesota Vikings
He was selected in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, who envisioned converting him to a defensive back. Gannon balked at the idea, and he was quickly traded to the Minnesota Vikings. After two years of playing sparingly, Gannon became the Vikings' starting quarterback in 1990, displacing incumbent Wade Wilson, until he was passed over for Sean Salisbury towards the end of the 1992 season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Gannon

So he did..

Rex King · 10-27-2007

Jammal Lord...

the wonger need food · 10-27-2007

Scott Frost stuck around for a little while at Safety.

10-26-2007	#1
drewmar74 disgruntled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bayou Country Age: 38 Posts: 4,838 Rep Power: 1183	Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... BVP, on behalf of all of us who were subjected to watching you play this preseason: PLEASE GIVE UP ON TRYING TO PLAY QB! "Former CSU star and backup Broncos quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt is living in Santa Barbara, Calif., and considering whether to play in the Canadian Football League as a quarterback next year. If Van Pelt tries to return to the NFL, he may have to consider making a switch to safety." http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_7285176 Or, may I offer the Dr. Seuss version: You can't play QB here, you can't play QB there. In fact, you can't play QB anywhere. So switch to safety, play the deep ball now. You've no QB skills and could miss the broad side of a cow! At QB, you're an abomination. An embarrasment at best. So switch to safety and give this QB dream a rest! __________________ The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results - Albert Einstein

10-26-2007	#2
Errant Hothy Hypermediocrity Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Age: 34 Posts: 9,654 Rep Power: 7471	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Has any QB every made the switch to FS and made an NFL team. Crouch and the guy we drafted from Nebraska both failed.

10-26-2007	#5
Sideline Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 117	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Different position I know, but I think Mike Furrey the Detroit Lions Wide Receiver is mightily impressive. Coming into the League as a Receiver, converting to Safety when the Rams needed help in depth and ended up starting before going back to Receiver with the Rams to have a thousand yard season. Some guys just have it.

10-26-2007	#6
kastofsna Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 7,438 Rep Power: 405	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Rich Gannon made the switch to safety. then, back to QB.

10-26-2007	#7
Sideline Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 117	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Minnesota Vikings He was selected in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, who envisioned converting him to a defensive back. Gannon balked at the idea, and he was quickly traded to the Minnesota Vikings. After two years of playing sparingly, Gannon became the Vikings' starting quarterback in 1990, displacing incumbent Wade Wilson, until he was passed over for Sean Salisbury towards the end of the 1992 season. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Gannon So he did..

10-27-2007	#8
Rex King Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 405 Rep Power: 10	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Jammal Lord...

10-27-2007	#9
the wonger need food Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston Age: 43 Posts: 2,534 Rep Power: 1085	Re: Van Pelt still clinging to the dream... Scott Frost stuck around for a little while at Safety.

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