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re: Is there any chance Herschel Walker could make an NFL team today?
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:22 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:22 pm to Henry Jones Jr
He had 6 carries for 20 yards in 97 for the Cowboys at 35 and was forced to retire. Unless he became a much better running back in the last 17 years, which would completely defy aging, there is no way he would belong on a football field with other NFL players
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Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:22 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I don'think Herschel Walker could make a squad. Warrior Herschel could compete for a special teams role though
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:26 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
He had 1500 yards rushing with the Cowboys in '87 I think. That was close to 30 years ago though
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:26 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Is this a serious question? Just because he is ripped, doesn't mean he can still play.
Players start to lose a step by the time they turn 30. He'd be slow as shite on a field, and would get circles run around him.
Terrible question.
Players start to lose a step by the time they turn 30. He'd be slow as shite on a field, and would get circles run around him.
Terrible question.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:30 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I thought this was a joke question but apparently Hershel thought he could a few years ago. LINK
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:34 pm to BayouBlitz
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Is this a serious question? Just because he is ripped, doesn't mean he can still play.
He's in better shape than a lot of players in the NFL. He could hold his own on a scout team.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:44 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I'm sure he's slower (legs are the first thing to go), he's much more prone to injuries, and even minor ones will take a long time to heal.
So no way.
So no way.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:45 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I haven't read the thread, but the answer is unequivocally that yes Herschel could play in teh NFL today.
Now, would he start? Of course not. Get 20 carries? Hell no. The dude is in his 50s. But with the shape he's in, he could get 3 carries a game and be fine. He may not do anything with them, but he would do ok. This question comes up every so often on the MSB and most people are like "yeah right! One or 2 carries and his joints would give out!!!" False. It's not JUST that he's ripped and huge, there are plenty of bodybuilders out there bigger, but he was one of the best RBs to ever step on a football field, and has still done athletic training still to this day.
Now....would he make a team? That's hard to say because I don't know what every team needs at RB and how their roster shakes out. But in the hypothetical that he was already ON a team, he could get some carries and would probably do pretty well, IMO.
Now, would he start? Of course not. Get 20 carries? Hell no. The dude is in his 50s. But with the shape he's in, he could get 3 carries a game and be fine. He may not do anything with them, but he would do ok. This question comes up every so often on the MSB and most people are like "yeah right! One or 2 carries and his joints would give out!!!" False. It's not JUST that he's ripped and huge, there are plenty of bodybuilders out there bigger, but he was one of the best RBs to ever step on a football field, and has still done athletic training still to this day.
Now....would he make a team? That's hard to say because I don't know what every team needs at RB and how their roster shakes out. But in the hypothetical that he was already ON a team, he could get some carries and would probably do pretty well, IMO.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 4:50 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Play in the NFL? No.
Become the first person to complete a triathlon at the age of 90? Probably.
Become the first person to complete a triathlon at the age of 90? Probably.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 5:02 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Hell fricking no. He could not come anywhere close to making a roster.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 5:05 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
Hell, he would have no chance of playing a down for an sec team. Even UK.
Posted on 8/4/14 at 5:46 pm to BayouBlitz
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Terrible question.
Exactly. Having a reasonable amount of mass and a low body fat percentage don't mean dick. I can guarantee that he doesn't have nearly the speed and explosiveness to compete in the NFL now. He'd get run down by DL's in the league now.
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