Agent can’t find a free-agent deal for Sooners’ Heisman-winning QB

[AggieWill]

http://www.newsok.com/article/1482678/?template=sports/ou

Selling Jason White isn’t supposed to be hard.

Heisman winner. Heisman finalist. Almost 8,000 passing yards and 81 touchdowns. A 27-4 record as a starter at Oklahoma. And a career 63 percent completion rate.

Still, James “Bus” Cook, White’s agent, can’t find a buyer. One day after White became only the fourth Heisman winner not to be selected in the NFL Draft, Cook worked the phones in search of a free agent deal.

“All 32 teams,” said Cook, White’s agent. “We have called Kansas City. We have called Dallas. We have done everything we could to get this kid signed. But there is just not a whole lot of interest right now.”

So White must sit, wait and watch. And there was some watching to do Monday.

Several undrafted quarterbacks such as Chad Friehauf from Colorado Mines and Lang Campbell from William and Mary signed free-agent deals.

“I’ve been in business a long time and this has got to be the most surprising thing that has happened,” said Cook.

White did not return calls Sunday or Monday to comment on his future.

One NFL scout agreed with White’s agent.

“I was surprised he didn’t at least get picked up as a free agent,” the scout said. “I can’t explain it. I’ve seen a lot worse fourth arms in camp.”

[MarylandAG]

If he want's to play football, his agents needs to be look at either: Canadian Football League, NFL Europe, or Arena Football. I suggest he put his diploma to use and maybe give up on football. No disrespect to the kid, as he beat us more than once, but sometimes you have to see the writing on the wall. Not getting drafted and your agent not getting a single bite, I would say that writing is in bold print.

[polish]

I agree with MarylandAg, he needs to prove his skills in a lesser pro league first. He really didn't prove that he was a great qb. He was kinda like Dilfer with the Ravens, except he doesn't have the physical tools dilfer had.

[CHHS_Aggie]

The one thing that kills Jason White is the fact that he runaway from a grandmother if he wanted to. His knees are horrible and the shots he would take in the NFL he probably wouldn't play an entire season if he was a backup. If Cumbie and Symons can't get jobs in NFL Europe I think White still has a chance over their.

[Lonnie75]

I honestly feel bad for him not getting at least a tryout. Anyone who has won the Heisman should at least get the opportunity to try out.

[CHHS_Aggie]

I feel bad for him then I remeber he had 6 years and think what goes around comes around.

[texag005]

Yeah the 6 years is kind of rediculous if you ask me, but also you say something about you feel bad for him b/c he won the Heisman. The Heisman doesn't carry any weight with me. I mean seriously, the Heisman is the biggest BS award given out in my opinion. I mean seriously, go to this link and look at the names. http://football.about.com/cs/heismantrophy/a/heismantrophy.htm
Not many of them have done crap after that one year.

[AggieWill]

Ever since Woodsen won it over Peyton Manning, I stopped even caring about it.

Unless of course an A&M player was in the running :D

[polish]

Who was the last A&M player who was seriously in the running before Reggie. Was it Leeland before he got hurt his senior year? or was it that crow guy? ;)

[Slotback]

White's knees are what is scaring off teams. I don't think there is any question about his ability.

[Vlyrock]

No more making fun... :cry:

The Chiefs picked him up.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3577908