Usain Bolt

Monkeydad · 08-18-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeasonTicketHolder

I could see Dallas going after him.

Why? Does he do drugs?

SeasonTicketHolder · 08-18-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

Why? Does he do drugs?

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

firstdown · 08-18-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

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.

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.

4thGenRedskin21 · 08-18-2008, 04:24 PM

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.

4thGenRedskin21 · 08-18-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaican'Skin

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

That Guy · 08-18-2008, 04:51 PM

man, that's nuts.

SFREDSKIN · 08-18-2008, 04:58 PM

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

ESPN - Could Olympic sprinter Bolt to the NFL? - AFC West

SmootSmack · 08-18-2008, 05:50 PM

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

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 08-19-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

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

Rooster · 08-19-2008, 10:05 AM

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

charliebrown88 · 08-19-2008, 10:36 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 · 08-19-2008, 11:05 AM

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

onlydarksets · 08-19-2008, 11:35 AM

Sounds like another Clifford Franklin.

jdlea · 08-19-2008, 11:41 AM

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.

BDBohnzie · 08-20-2008, 02:24 PM

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

08-18-2008, 04:24 PM	#19
4thGenRedskin21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 164	Re: Usain Bolt 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.

08-18-2008, 04:51 PM	#21
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 41 Posts: 17,512	Re: Usain Bolt man, that's nuts.

08-18-2008, 04:58 PM	#22
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Usain Bolt I guess other people are thinking about this, including NFL execs. ESPN - Could Olympic sprinter Bolt to the NFL? - AFC West __________________ 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

08-18-2008, 05:50 PM	#23
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Usain Bolt 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 __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-19-2008, 10:05 AM	#25
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, 10:36 AM	#26
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.

08-19-2008, 11:05 AM	#27
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 37 Posts: 2,418	Re: Usain Bolt As the resident Jamaican on the board, I can tell you that he is not at all interested in playing football

08-19-2008, 11:35 AM	#28
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Usain Bolt Sounds like another Clifford Franklin. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

08-19-2008, 11:41 AM	#29
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Annapolis, MD Age: 39 Posts: 3,106	Re: Usain Bolt 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.

08-20-2008, 02:24 PM	#30
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Usain Bolt How can Usain Bolt play in the NFL is he is anchoring the Jamaican bobsled team at the next Winter Olympics? [/sarcasm] __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

Usain Bolt

Locker Room Main Forum