Usain Bolt
 

I wonder if after the Olympics are over if any NFL team will try to sign him and try to convert him into a WR project like, Renaldo Nehemiah, Bob Hayes, Ron Brown, Willie Gault, etc. At 6'5" and 9.69 seconds, why not. The scary part is this guy could have gone faster, but started to slow down towards the end. What a beast!!

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;465099]I wonder if after the Olympics are over if any NFL team will try to sign him and try to convert him into a WR project like, Renaldo Nehemiah, Bob Hayes, Ron Brown, Willie Gault, etc. At 6'5" and 9.69 seconds, why not. The scary part is this guy could have gone faster, but started to slow down towards the end. What a beast!![/quote]

And his last name is "Bolt." Perfect.

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why even bother? just because they have fast speed doesnt mean they will be an execllent reciever, they have to be able to catch, run routes, e.t.c

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I could see Dallas going after him.

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He won't be interested in playing football

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[QUOTE=MiraclesHappen07;465108]why even bother? just because they have fast speed doesnt mean they will be an execllent reciever, they have to be able to catch, run routes, e.t.c[/QUOTE]

Did you read the word "project".

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[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;465099]I wonder if after the Olympics are over if any NFL team will try to sign him and try to convert him into a WR project like, Renaldo Nehemiah, Bob Hayes, Ron Brown, Willie Gault, etc. At 6'5" and 9.69 seconds, why not. The scary part is this guy could have gone faster, but started to slow down towards the end. What a beast!![/QUOTE]

I was thinking the same thing... I he could catch a ball he'd back the CB and safety up at least 15 yards. I don't think he needs to do it though, he has a long lucrative track and field career ahead of him.

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[QUOTE=SeasonTicketHolder;465115]I could see Dallas going after him.[/QUOTE]

With his name, how could he not be a Charger?

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Football isn't just about speed, it's also about footwork and vision. I highly doubt he has the footwork and the vision required to be a WR. I'd give him a shot at kick returning though.

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[QUOTE=Jamaican'Skin;465116]He won't be interested in playing football[/QUOTE]

I concur, he has a long track career ahead of him

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Quoting and agreeing with one's self...interesting.

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[QUOTE=saden1;465150]Quoting and agreeing with one's self...interesting.[/QUOTE]

It would have been the greatest post ever if he disagreed with himself. nonetheless it was pretty remarkable

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;465152]It would have been the greatest post ever if he disagreed with himself. nonetheless it was pretty remarkable[/QUOTE]


I notice under his name is Veteran Comic Relief! How fitting!

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Thank you, I'm always looking for the newest developments in thread posting technology

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anyone remember Antonio brown? world class speed, but couldn't catch a cold. and ask Skeets Nehemiah about how hard it is to make that transition

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[quote=SeasonTicketHolder;465115]I could see Dallas going after him.[/quote]

Why? Does he do drugs?

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[QUOTE=Buster;465287]Why? Does he do drugs?[/QUOTE]

Lol, not that I know of. He's just very cocky, reminds me of a mini TO.

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[quote=saden1;465142]Football isn't just about speed, it's also about footwork and vision. I highly doubt he has the footwork and the vision required to be a WR. I'd give him a shot at kick returning though.[/quote]
Yea, thats a perfect way to intrduce a track star into a football having 11 250 pound guys runnig at you trying to knock the crap out of you. Talking about needing to have good foot work and vision.

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umm, no. This doesnt work. Just because you are fast does not mean you will be a good WR. Some players play faster with pads on than they run wihout pads on. I guarantee you throw pads on any track star that doesnt play football and they will be lost. This is a lost cause.

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[QUOTE=Jamaican'Skin;465146]I concur, he has a long track career ahead of him[/QUOTE]

Did I just miss something? are you having a convo with yourself? freakin weird

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man, that's nuts.

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I guess other people are thinking about this, including NFL execs.

[url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afcwest/0-2-292/Could-Olympic-sprinter-Bolt-to-the-NFL-.html]ESPN - Could Olympic sprinter Bolt to the NFL? - AFC West[/url]

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Nevermind the NFL speculation, his run was remarkable especially when you consider he coasted the last 20+ meters or so. It was one of those outstanding sports achievements that don't get quite the appreciation they deserve

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[QUOTE=4thGenRedskin21;465322]Did I just miss something? are you having a convo with yourself? freakin weird[/QUOTE]

Yeah you'll get used to jokes like that here

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Do I see a possible Colt to Bolt connection in the Redskins future?

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I have to admit his speed does intrigue me but let's face it looking at past sprinters turned WRs, the odds of him becoming a great WR are very slim. Ron Brown is the only one I can remember that was decent to good.

Another thing to consider is the NFL contract set up. If this guy is young with a very bright track and field future ahead of him with the potential to become the greatest sprinter in history with all the potential endorsements and fame that could follow (yes, U.S. and International companies can market him) why would he want to get his body beat to hell in the NFL with a contract that has only a modest signing bonus guaranteed compared to what he could make in future endorsements and still be able to walk at 50? Plus the man has been a sprinter all his young adult life, he has never played football. This in his world would be taking a huge risk/gamble.

More than likely in my opinion he would stick with track even if offered an NFL contract. He would be wise to do so.

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As the resident Jamaican on the board, I can tell you that he is not at all interested in playing football

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Sounds like another Clifford Franklin.

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I recall, from a Monday Night Football broadcast from many moons ago, that sprinters always have issues when trying to become wide receivers. One reason being that you're never sure that they can catch (obviously). However, the bigger issue is that sprinters tend to bob their head when they run, as an NFL receiver you can't afford to do this because then the ball will be moving all over your field of vision and it will throw off your hand eye coordination. As a receiver your head must be far more still when you're running, sprinters have trouble adapting to a new running style.

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How can Usain Bolt play in the NFL is he is anchoring the Jamaican bobsled team at the next Winter Olympics?
[/sarcasm]

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One for the rhythm ... two for the rhyme ... get on up, it's bobsled time!!

I love that movie.

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He just won the 200 and cemented himself as the best sprinter in history. Actually ran through the finish line this time before celebrating.

Definitely cocky enough to be an NFL WR.

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[QUOTE=BDBohnzie;465786]How can Usain Bolt play in the NFL is he is anchoring the Jamaican bobsled team at the next Winter Olympics?
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He's not anchoring, he's the driver/captain, duh!! Shows how much you know

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Can he catch a football? lol

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[quote=dmvskinzfan08;465931]Can he catch a football? lol[/quote]

No because it's considered illegal touching in Jamaica, unless he is the keeper.

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we could sure use his speed thats for sure.. thats would open up defenses in a hurry.

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anybody do the math for his 40 time?

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100 meters = 9.69 seconds
36.576 meters (40 yards) = 3.54 seconds

However, that's not accurate. You'd have to break his run down in order to figure out how fast he ran the first 36.576 meters of the race...

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it's still going to be ridiculously fast...

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[QUOTE=BDBohnzie;466186]100 meters = 9.69 seconds
36.576 meters (40 yards) = 3.54 seconds

However, that's not accurate. You'd have to break his run down in order to figure out how fast he ran the first 36.576 meters of the race...[/QUOTE]

Yeah they had this breakdown on ESPN..against combine times in the 40 which the fastest in the last two years was 4.2..either way he would be below 4.0. Maybe a 3.9