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Usain Bolt
He set the 100m and 200m world records, again, at the world championships in Berlin. I was watching ESPN and the track and field reporter Larry Rawson did some math on Bolt and this is ridiculous.
40 yard dash in full flight to NFL end zone: 2.95 seconds Rate of speed in full sprint: 26 MPH Regular NFL combine 40 yard dash time: 3.82 seconds So I'm thinking I don't care if he had never heard of football, give the guy a helmet, some pads and some money. Put his butt on kick return and punt return, teach him to catch, and tell him as soon as he gets the ball just RUN! |
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08-21-2009, 01:54 PM
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08-21-2009, 02:01 PM
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I have always thought a Hakeem Olajuwan/ Shaq type would make one heck of Red Zone tight end. Bunch of 5'1" 200 lb guys trying to double team them? No problem. GL |
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08-21-2009, 02:08 PM
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08-21-2009, 02:27 PM
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Re: Usain Bolt
There have been a couple of Olympic sprinters that have made it in the NFL. Willie Gault is one and Bob Hayes is a HOFer. I think it would be worth a teams time to explore if he were interested or not.
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08-21-2009, 03:06 PM
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08-21-2009, 03:16 PM
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You could have him run deep routes and special teams just to spread out the defense.
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08-21-2009, 04:38 PM
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see why not? bengals should sign him... he would have to be an upgrade on special teams over Quan Cosby
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08-21-2009, 06:32 PM
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Why would Bolt play football? I am sure he is making a ton of money running track.
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08-21-2009, 07:02 PM
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If he played football he would still keep that plus get an NFL salary which depending on his skill could be pretty high and it would also open a lot more endorsement deals for him. Track isn't the most visable sport. |
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08-21-2009, 07:24 PM
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He would probably quit after taking some of the hits he would have to take a WR.
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08-21-2009, 07:58 PM
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08-21-2009, 09:05 PM
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He would probably get above league minimum on name recognition alone. |
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08-23-2009, 04:05 PM
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Re: Usain Bolt
I got a brilliant idea and one that Dusty would embrace. Designated Pinch Runner!
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08-23-2009, 04:43 PM
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