Veteran QB Jeff Lindquist shows his versatility as UW’s ‘punt protector’

Washington quarterback Jeff Lindquist finds a target during training camp. (John Lok / The Seattle Times)UW coach Chris Petersen says he’s not concerned about one of his quarterbacks getting hurt on the punt-protection unit.

We don’t yet know if Jeff Lindquist will wind up being the Huskies’ best option at quarterback. We do know this: The 245-pound junior has shown the most moxie, and he is the most versatile option.

On Thursday, Washington had its first “live” period of tackle football at the end of its sixth practice of fall camp, a brief but productive nine-play sequence of full-contact hitting near the goal line. UW’s top three quarterbacks, Lindquist, Jake Browning and K.J.…