Herschel walker wants NFL return!!!
 

[url=http://espn.go.com/extra/mma/blog/_/name/mma/id/6055029/herschel-eyes-nfl-return]Herschel Walker eyeing a return to NFL? - ESPN[/url]

We talked about this last year, but i think this guy is for real.

Walker is a freak of nature, and at 48, he claims he is just as good as he was, running a 4.39 40 just last year.

Is this a stunt? It's hard to believe that at 48 any team would give him a chance, but i'm starting to think that due to his freakish shape, and athleticism some team is going to give him a shot....

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Someone will bring him in for a look in camp, why not

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Does this mean Brett is returning???

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Vet min? :silly:

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Get him and then trade him to Minnesota for a boatload of draft picks.

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[quote=cpayne5;780335]Vet min? :silly:[/quote]

Actually i dont think any team would mind him at that price. He can obviously play...its not like he's trying to be a starter.

He is just trying to crack the roster of any team to try and show the world that older people can still live their dreams and enjoy what they love. In his own words he compares his comeback with George Foreman's...

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[quote=SolidSnake84;780340][B]Actually i dont think any team would mind him at that price.[/B] He can obviously play...its not like he's trying to be a starter.

He is just trying to crack the roster of any team to try and show the world that older people can still live their dreams and enjoy what they love. In his own words he compares his comeback with George Foreman's...[/quote]

He's 48 years old. He'll be 49 at the start of the season. :doh:

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[quote=cpayne5;780348]He's 48 years old. He'll be 49 at the start of the season. :doh:[/quote]

Have you seen him though. I really think he could do it as a role player, like 3rd-down back.


I'd love to be the team to give him a shot. Despite being a Cowboy, I've always been a fan of him as a person.

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[quote=Buster;780349]Have you seen him though. I really think he could do it as a role player, like 3rd-down back.


I'd love to be the team to give him a shot. Despite being a Cowboy, I've always been a fan of him as a person.[/quote]

He was an Eagle AND and Cowboy!

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[quote=Lotus;780336]Get him and then trade him to Minnesota for a boatload of draft picks.[/quote]

Brilliant!

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He is just trying to promote his fighting career and make a buck.
I do not agree with it, but there are 18 and 19 year old adults that could play in the NFL and the rules do not let them because according the the NFL they could hurt themselves. Right? This is a non-story.

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Just heard on ESPN 980 that he STILL does 3500 situps and 1000 pushups P/Day.....................just like me!
HOLY SHIT....he needs to get a woman..........

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I think this would be awesome. But if hes not going to be a number 1 back then he probably needs to contribute to teams, i wonder if hell be up for that?

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Also isnt he crazy, like multi personality disorder? I wonder if he could even pass a physical because of his craziness?

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[quote=Lotus;780336]Get him and then trade him to Minnesota for a boatload of draft picks.[/quote]

I literally lol'ed when reading this!

As to the point of the thread: if he really wants to come back, let him go the UFL route. If mediocre guys like Dede Dorsey can't make teams, I can't see a 48 year old making the cut.

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[quote=Defensewins;780353]He is just trying to promote his fighting career and make a buck.
I do not agree with it, but there are 18 and 19 year old adults that could play in the NFL and the rules do not let them because according the the NFL they could hurt themselves. Right? This is a non-story.[/quote]

Trying to make a buck... like everyone else that plays?

Have you seen him lately? Pretty sure he could hold his own on the field.

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/HEALTH/10/11/herschel.fitness.martial.arts/story.walker.fighting.sf.jpg[/IMG]

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I would LOVE for the SOB to make it. Could there be a better example for some of the ..............entitled players today for work ethic?
Bring him to camp!

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[quote=mlmpetert;780358]Also isnt he crazy, like multi personality disorder? I wonder if he could even pass a physical because of his craziness?[/quote]

At least one of him could

Seriously though, I don't think his mental state really has much to do with passing a physical

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Jim Brown tried the same thing in 1983, but he was shot physically. He just didnt know it. He was also slow when he raced Franco Harris.

Herschel Walker looks like he could lace up right now and play tomorrow...

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[quote=SolidSnake84;780370]Jim Brown tried the same thing in 1983, but he was shot physically. He just didnt know it. He was also slow when he raced Franco Harris.
Herschel Walker looks like he could lace up right now and play tomorrow...[/quote]

AND 4.38/40 time. He will be ahead of numerous backs today

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[quote=Lotus;780336]Get him and then trade him to Minnesota for a boatload of draft picks.[/quote]


HAHAHAHA Yeah because that would work :Smoker:

Damn u Lotus

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Herschell was a great college player, and a pretty good nfl player too, but that seems overshadowed by his workouts/physical shape & the minnesota trade.

I know someone says he runs a 4.38. Bet that was hand timed & if went to the combine he would be closer to 4.6. He would have to be slower in terms of quickness & reflexes. IT would be interesting to see how he could stack up now, but I don't think it's realistic that he could make a team. His best bet would be fullback, but he was never a good blocker.

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I say we bring him in, and while we're at it, come on Darrell Green!:)

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[quote=Mattyk;780360]Trying to make a buck... like everyone else that plays?

Have you seen him lately? Pretty sure he could hold his own on the field.

[IMG]http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/HEALTH/10/11/herschel.fitness.martial.arts/story.walker.fighting.sf.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

I have no doubt he could hold his own on NFL football field for a limited amount of time. He can not sustain it over an entire season.
This is all just talk. It is a non-story.

[url=http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2011/01/24/herschel-has-no-doubt-he-could-play-in-nfl-but-wont/]Herschel has 'no doubt' he could play in NFL (but won't) | Jeff Schultz[/url]

“I was asked [on a conference call earlier Monday] if I thought I could still play football, and my answer is yes,” Walker said by phone. “There’s no doubt in my mind. I couldn’t play every snap, but most running backs today don’t play every snap. [B][U]I joked that when I turned 50, maybe I’ll comeback [/U][/B]and be the George Foreman of the NFL. If I played for anybody, it would be for Atlanta, since that’s my home team.”

But is this something Walker actually is entertaining?

“No, it was just a question a reporter asked,” he said. “I haven’t had any thought about it. I’ve been into MMA now for a little over a year and I’m enjoying it. I’m watching [football] games but I haven’t had any thought about playing again.”

That is what I was referring to about trying to promote his fight and make a buck. Not make a buck playing in the NFL.

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I want a million bucks to fall through my roof.

Doesn't mean it's gonna happen.

The guys in good shape and all, but he must be on some great medication..?

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I always wondered if the NFL season only consisted of 10 games per year, would that mean less wear and tear on the athletes and allow some players to play further up into their 40's?

He's not seriously returning, but I wouldn't doubt he would make a team.

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couldnt he bench like 500 pounds and was a black belt too??

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[quote=44ever;780382]I say we bring him in, and while we're at it, come on [B]Darrell Green[/B]!:)[/quote]

Just to relive what it was like having #28 would be amazing.

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[quote=skinsguy;780411]I always wondered if the NFL season only consisted of 10 games per year, would that mean less wear and tear on the athletes and allow some players to play further up into their 40's?

He's not seriously returning, but I wouldn't doubt he would make a team.[/quote]

I think it's more to do with how much the guy gets injured, and how much he exercises, takes care of himself, etc...

Herschel Walker lives right, eats healthy, and exercises year round, so it's not surprising he could still play.

I think Brett Favre's season would have went much better had he went home after the championship game last year and immediatley started rehabbing/working out, etc...instead of coming back at the end of preseason all out of shape and everything.

Its why guys in MMA are still fine in their 40's, because they take care of themselves year round, keep training, etc....

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^^There is more chances of wear and tear that can happen with increased amount of hitting and contact. The more you do it the more likely you could get a concussion or have some other wear and tear injury.
If you limit or reduce the amount of violent contact but stay in shape and live right you can extend the life of football players. The problem is the greedy owners won't have any of it. Plus if you take away games or even if you leave it as is, the coaches will add more mandatory OTA's, as we all know there is no such thing as voluntary OTA's. Right?Also, the idea that there is no or little contact in OTA's is also a joke......right? Teams get busted every year for too much contact in non-contact OTA's.

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Yea, but can he beat the Adam Richman pizza challenge?

[img]http://blog.nj.com/entertainment_impact_tv/2009/07/large_manvfood.jpg[/img]

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Met the guy before and his handshake was like a deathgrip. Great shape for his age for sure when I saw him

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[quote=mlmpetert;780358]Also isnt he crazy, like multi personality disorder? I wonder if he could even pass a physical because of his craziness?[/quote]

wow that was shallow, making fun of a man disability.......

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The guy is on the record for multiple personality disorder. I can't see anyone taking a chance on a 49 year old who thinks he is 3 people.

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[quote=Nomad;780449]wow that was shallow, making fun of a man disability.......[/quote]

Im not making fun of him, im just wondering if a mental disorder would affect your physical?

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[quote=SolidSnake84;780340] He can obviously play...

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........then where has he been and why hasn't he been playing?

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[quote=mlmpetert;780456]Im not making fun of him, im just wondering if a mental disorder would affect your physical?[/quote]

Vince Young is certified batshit crazy, as well as suicidal, and depressed...and he played up until Jeff Fisher finally had enough of him.

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I think you're all making way too much of his prior mental issues. As far as I've seen, they're way in the past and its all behind him. He seems like a competent person now.

As for physical requirements...he is kicking butt in MMA matches, I think he could still take the punishment. Too bad he indicated he wants to play for Atlanta.

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[quote=Buster;780502]I think you're all making way too much of his prior mental issues. As far as I've seen, they're way in the past and its all behind him. He seems like a competent person now.

As for physical requirements...he is kicking butt in MMA matches, I think he could still take the punishment. Too bad he indicated he wants to play for Atlanta.[/quote]

I think one, maybe two, people here have made any sort of deal about his prior mental issues.

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[quote=SmootSmack;780508]I think one, maybe two, people here have made any sort of deal about his prior mental issues.[/quote]

You're right, I looked back, it was mainly one person who spoke too many times.


Still, was not called for in my opinion.

He's far less crazy than a lot of current players, some who even change their names legally. :D