Kansas junior Aqib Talib will spend time at both wide receiver and cornerback for the Jayhawks in 2007. Talib will follow the footsteps of Charles Gordon who played both sides of the ball for KU from 2003-2005. For his part, Talib appears up to the challenge.
"I did it all through junior high, all through high school," Talib said. "If they're throwing away from me during the game, (playing offense) keeps me in the game. It keeps me focused on the game and keeps me having fun."
Talib has All-American ability on the defensive side of the ball. A year ago he led the nation in passes defended with 28. He also notched six interceptions in 2006. He will need some help from his teammates, however, if the Jayhawk's pass defense is going to improve. Last season Kansas finished dead last among Division I-A teams in passing defense, giving up an astounding 269 yards per game. His role on the offensive side of the ball will likely be more specialized as new offensive coordinator Ed Warriner attempts to jump-start the Jayhawks passing game.
"They're going to throw me in there a couple of plays here and there," Talib said. "I'm not really sure, but the new offense? I kind of like it. It's more up-tempoed and more revolved around big plays. I think it'll be real good for us."
