Usain Bolt

SFREDSKIN · 08-17-2008, 02:57 PM

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!!

GMScud · 08-17-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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!!

And his last name is "Bolt." Perfect.

MiraclesHappen07 · 08-17-2008, 03:55 PM

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

SFREDSKIN · 08-17-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclesHappen07

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

Did you read the word "project".

SeasonTicketHolder · 08-17-2008, 04:55 PM

I could see Dallas going after him.

SmootSmack · 08-17-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SeasonTicketHolder

I could see Dallas going after him.

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

Monkeydad · 08-18-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SeasonTicketHolder

I could see Dallas going after him.

Why? Does he do drugs?

SeasonTicketHolder · 08-18-2008, 04:51 PM

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Why? Does he do drugs?

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

Rooster · 08-19-2008, 11:05 AM

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

charliebrown88 · 08-19-2008, 11:36 AM

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.

Jamaican'Skin · 08-17-2008, 04:57 PM

He won't be interested in playing football

Jamaican'Skin · 08-17-2008, 10:28 PM

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He won't be interested in playing football

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

4thGenRedskin21 · 08-18-2008, 05:26 PM

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

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

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 08-19-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 4thGenRedskin21

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

Yeah you'll get used to jokes like that here

DGreene28 · 08-17-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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!!

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.

08-17-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	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!! __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

08-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#3
MiraclesHappen07 Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richlands, Va Posts: 318	Re: Usain Bolt 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 __________________ Resistance is futile, The Burgundy and Gold are coming!!! "Football can like a box of chocolates, nevers know what your gona get any given sunday"-From zach williams, revised verison from Forest Gump

08-17-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
SeasonTicketHolder Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 549	Re: Usain Bolt I could see Dallas going after him. __________________ Gonzaga College High School '04 Loyola College '08

08-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#9
Rooster Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gaithersburg, Md Posts: 9	Re: Usain Bolt Do I see a possible Colt to Bolt connection in the Redskins future? __________________ The DC Sports Pulse

08-19-2008, 11:36 AM	#10
charliebrown88 Camp Scrub Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Usain Bolt 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.

08-17-2008, 04:57 PM	#11
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	Re: Usain Bolt He won't be interested in playing football

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