Star-Telegram · Apr 18, 2017
Texas Tech’s Shimonek ready to take QB torch from Mahomes
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said Tuesday that he expects starting quarterback Nic Shimonek to play “at a high level” this season in place of departed standout Patrick Mahomes, who is projected as a first-round pick in next week’s NFL Draft.
“I feel really good about that position. This is Nic’s fourth year in the program and I think he’s going to play at a high level,” Kingsbury said during Tuesday’s conference call with Big 12 coaches. “I tell him, ‘Don’t try to be Pat. If a play’s not there, throw it away.’ I think our offense will be more of a group approach. Our line will be better and all our receivers are back.”