Gibbs uses the tight end almost exclusively as an extra blocker on the offensive line, a role that seems to fit both Rasby and Royal. The H-back, meanwhile, is asked to do any number of things from any number of locations on the field. He's got to be a blocker, he's got to be a pass protector and he's got to be able to run routes. It's a unique position.
The H-back can line up in the backfield, on the line or -- as is often the case -- is put into motion. On one play, he may be asked to serve as lead blocker for tailback Clinton Portis. The next, he may be sprinting 15 yards downfield to catch a pass. Assistant head coach for offense Joe Bugel said, "It's a tough position to play, you have to be super, super smart, and you have to have some athletic ability."
The Redskins believe they have several players who fit that mold and they likely would use Winslow Jr. there if they select him in the draft. It's totally different from any other position because they have to know pretty much every other position on the field.
They can line up at any position at any given time and be asked to run whatever they want to run. In a sense, you have to know as much as the quarterback.
