Michael Dion Bates (born December 19, 1969) is an American former two-sport athlete who gained fame as a sprinter who won an Olympic bronze medal in the 200-meter dash in 1992. He also played football as a kick returner in th...
Tell ya what lets go ahead and list those Olympians who at least got an NFL look while some had legit careers.
Jim Thorpe. Ollie Matson, Milt Campbell, Ollie Matson, Glen Davis, Frank Budd, Bo Roberson, Ray Norton, Bob Hayes, Henry Carr, Trenton Jackson, Jimmy Hines, Tommie Smith. Gerald Tinker, Larry Burton, Michael Bates, Sam Graddy, Ron Brown, James Jett, Jame Trapp, James Owens, Javid Best, Marquese Goodwin, Jeff Demps.
I know the LRC crew likes to think of football as some dumb jock sport, but it's not. You typically can't be an idiot. Belichick said Randy Moss was the smartest football player he ever coached. He had all the best physical skills, but also picked up the most complicated system in the history of football his first season.
Trying to explain football to somebody who knows nothing about the sport it woud be very complex. But when you grow up playing the game there is nothing at any level all that complex and hard to figure out.
Fred Kerley's high school position actually appears to be more of a strong safety type. Watched his HS highlights and they bring him up to rush, he plays in the box, and yes he's in coverage sometimes as well. Good tackler, ball skills looked pretty good too. He's 6'3" 200+, so while you might think WR it seems he was more of a defensive weapon for his team.
The last place you can have a project is DB, one mistake can cost 7 points. Don't see a guy who hasn't played since HS getting a shot at DB in the NFL.
Yea, the NFL is now so specialized there are no projects other than fast WR i guess. Maybe rugby style kicker. You need high level football experience. There are plenty of fast people.
Hayes was the second player (after Franklin Clarke) in the history of the Dallas Cowboys franchise to surpass 1,000 yards (ground or air) in a single season, and he did that in his rookie year by finishing with 1,003 yards. Also during his rookie year, he led the team with 46 receptions and set franchise records for total touchdowns (13) and total receiving touchdowns (12). He finished his 11-year career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns, giving him an impressive 20 yards per catch average (his yards per catch average remains a franchise record, while his touchdown reception record stood until 2017, when it was broken by Dez Bryant.) He also rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, gained 581 yards on 23 kickoff returns, and returned 104 punts for 1,158 yards and three touchdowns.
So, Bob Hayes carried the ball, that makes him the fastest RB ever.
Hayes was the second player (after Franklin Clarke) in the history of the Dallas Cowboys franchise to surpass 1,000 yards (ground or air) in a single season, and he did that in his rookie year by finishing with 1,003 yards. Also during his rookie year, he led the team with 46 receptions and set franchise records for total touchdowns (13) and total receiving touchdowns (12). He finished his 11-year career with 371 receptions for 7,414 yards and 71 touchdowns, giving him an impressive 20 yards per catch average (his yards per catch average remains a franchise record, while his touchdown reception record stood until 2017, when it was broken by Dez Bryant.) He also rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, gained 581 yards on 23 kickoff returns, and returned 104 punts for 1,158 yards and three touchdowns.
So, Bob Hayes carried the ball, that makes him the fastest RB ever.
Hayes wasn't an NFL running back. So if a QB takes off and runs he is a running back?