Herschel Walker has a team

[Floatyworm]

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Dan Quinn says Falcons “have room” for Herschel Walker
Posted by Mike Florio on June 24, 2015, 4:49 PM EDT

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Former NFL running back Herschel Walker says he can still play football. Current Falcons coach Dan Quinn says, “Bring it on.”

Appearing Tuesday at a Buckhead Business Association meeting, Quinn said the Falcons could use Walker.

“He’s one of my favorite all-time players,” Quinn said, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Yeah, we have room for him. . . . He’d definitely fit in great from a competitive standpoint.”

It’s unclear whether Quinn was serious about the invitation to Walker. It’s also unclear whether Walker is serious when he says he can still play.

If both sides are serious, why not arrange a workout? If Walker makes the team, the 53-year-old tailback would become the oldest player in NFL history, by a full half decade.

If Walker’s claim sounds familiar, it should. In 2014, while still a mere 52, Walker said he could still play in the NFL.

So when is he actually going to give it a try?

 

[Fletch]

It would be pretty cool to watch Hershel get carried off the practice field on two different carts at the same time.

 

[guag]

I highly doubt that Quinn was being serious. But can you imagine if he did actually work out for them, and made the team?

 

[RonSpringsdaman20]

I hope he does it.

 

[xwalker]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...n-says-falcons-have-room-for-herschel-walker/

Dan Quinn says Falcons “have room” for Herschel Walker
Posted by Mike Florio on June 24, 2015, 4:49 PM EDT

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Former NFL running back Herschel Walker says he can still play football. Current Falcons coach Dan Quinn says, “Bring it on.”

Appearing Tuesday at a Buckhead Business Association meeting, Quinn said the Falcons could use Walker.

“He’s one of my favorite all-time players,” Quinn said, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Yeah, we have room for him. . . . He’d definitely fit in great from a competitive standpoint.”

It’s unclear whether Quinn was serious about the invitation to Walker. It’s also unclear whether Walker is serious when he says he can still play.

If both sides are serious, why not arrange a workout? If Walker makes the team, the 53-year-old tailback would become the oldest player in NFL history, by a full half decade.

If Walker’s claim sounds familiar, it should. In 2014, while still a mere 52, Walker said he could still play in the NFL.

So when is he actually going to give it a try?

The Dolphins should give him a tryout. He could outrun Ajayi and probably beat him out for a roster spot.

 

[ShiningStar]

I highly doubt that Quinn was being serious. But can you imagine if he did actually work out for them, and made the team?

how much would that say about the Falcons?

 

[Tabascocat]

how much would that say about the Falcons?

Greedy for the almighty dollar!

 

[Floatyworm]

The Dolphins should give him a tryout. He could outrun Ajayi and probably beat him out for a roster spot.

Why do you even try after all these years?

 

[xpistofer]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...n-says-falcons-have-room-for-herschel-walker/

Dan Quinn says Falcons “have room” for Herschel Walker
Posted by Mike Florio on June 24, 2015, 4:49 PM EDT

Getty Images
Former NFL running back Herschel Walker says he can still play football. Current Falcons coach Dan Quinn says, “Bring it on.”

Appearing Tuesday at a Buckhead Business Association meeting, Quinn said the Falcons could use Walker.

“He’s one of my favorite all-time players,” Quinn said, via D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “Yeah, we have room for him. . . . He’d definitely fit in great from a competitive standpoint.”

It’s unclear whether Quinn was serious about the invitation to Walker. It’s also unclear whether Walker is serious when he says he can still play.

If both sides are serious, why not arrange a workout? If Walker makes the team, the 53-year-old tailback would become the oldest player in NFL history, by a full half decade.

If Walker’s claim sounds familiar, it should. In 2014, while still a mere 52, Walker said he could still play in the NFL.

So when is he actually going to give it a try?

That would be the first and last Falcons jersey I would ever buy.

 

[Aven8]

Good, will take Tevin Coleman off there hands!

 

[Floatyworm]

That would be the first and last Falcons jersey I would ever buy.

I won't be shocked to see it happen....just for the fact Herschal has a huge following in Georgia. People need to remember.....The NFL isn't about football anymore. It's the entertainment business now.

 

[Rogah]

The Vikings just offered the Falcons 2 firsts, 2 seconds, Adrian Peterson and a bag of balls for him.

 

[Sasquatch]

And then he can go to the UFC and whoop some more butt.

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

That would be the first and last Falcons jersey I would ever buy.

Why not just get a Herschel Cowboys jersey?

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

The Vikings just offered the Falcons 2 firsts, 2 seconds, Adrian Peterson and a bag of balls for him.

 

[jobberone]

At 50 I could run with 20 yr olds just a tad slower than ever. A year ago I could barely beat my wife running. My head said run and my body said take a hike. When it goes it goes quickly. There are people over 50 who can still run competitively. It's all nerve conduction velocity and muscles for the most part.

I doubt he can heal well enough or take the pounding as a RB unless a few carries a game as a 3rd down option. He might be able to run some kicks back.

He's in the 99th+ percentile but he can't take playing for long.

 

[2much2soon]

Last thing I remember about Herschel was is his last year, in Dallas, 1997. He returned kickoffs and got a few 3rd down carries/receptions.
He appeared to be easily the fastest guy on the field and he was 37 then. He had a long kickoff return that year and he just blew threw tacklers 10-15 years younger than him. It was impressive and I think he had a pretty respectable return average that year.
If anyone could do it at 53, it is him.
But yeah, he could crumble quickly. Who knows.
George Blanda looked pretty creaky out there in his late 40s, but he was never the athletic Walker was.

 

[MRV52]

Can we pick up Herschel, than trade him to Minnesota for 7 players?

 

[DallasDomination]

It would be pretty cool to watch Hershel get carried off the practice field on two different carts at the same time.

He's in better shape than some nfl athletes. ..

 

[Bay10]

I hope he comes back and Dallas signs him to run behind their good young Oline. Then trades him to Minny for draft picks.