Need some advice...

5NORTONS,

AS a QB and a QB coach of some 42 years standing, we are often times faced with tihs dilemma. When you are dealing with your own son, your concerns for his feelings are well founded, as dealing with any young man. I always had the best luck in telling youngsters in this boat, that QB's are made and not born.
What they are born with are certain innate skills that enhance their chances to become a good QB someday, PROVIDED THEY WORK EXTRA HARD TO ENHNACE THOSE GOOD GIVEN ABILITIES. But, if he can't run, he can't do all the things that are expected of a Qb, he wiould far better off by exploring another positon that is better suited for his talents. I always tried my best to make certain that youngster knew that just because he can throw a football well, a QB that does not make him! To be certain, as the great NFL QB Y.A.Tittle once said: You can either pass or you cain't! is very true. But, that is just ONE of the necessary skills to play the position. In your case with your son being a lineman type, be sure and point out the fact that it all starts with the Offensive line and that you can be the greatest QB who ever lived, but with out a skilled bunch of blockers on that line in front of you, your not going to amount to much! Good luck, and let us know how it works out for you. Of course, at 10 years of age, his physique may change a lot by the time he is really ready to play. My advice is to let time work things out before making any permenent decisions on is position.

Coach Easton

THE BEST THING FOR THE LINEMEN THESE DAYS IS THE FACT THEY ARE NOW GETTING THEIR JUST FINANCIAL REWARDS. THE DAYS OF THEIR LABORING IN OBSCURITY IS LONG GONE!!!

Coach Easton