Herschel Walker says he can still play in NFL

[joseephuss]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10831945/herschel-walker-says-play-nfl

An NFL running back at 52 years old?

[URL='http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/6480/herschel-walker']Herschel Walker says it wouldn't be a problem for him.

"I can play in the NFL today," Walker told USA Today Sports. "I couldn't take every snap. But running backs nowadays don't play every down. Now they send in the choir section.

"Physically, I can still do it."
Walker, who said he's busy with several business ventures, isn't thinking of a comeback.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame website lists Jim Thorpe at 40 as the oldest running back to play in an NFL game. Thorpe played his last down for the Chicago Cardinals in 1928.
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[DFWJC]

I do think he was the one of the very best and purest athletes in history.

 

[Blackspider214]

I'm sure he is in better shape than a lot of current players today. He was dedicated to working out big time.

 

[Seven]

I just got an autographed photo from him last summer in Florida.

I ain't lyin'..........dude looks like he could. He looks 30.

 

[bark]

Sign him ..... And then trade him.

 

[jobberone]

Sign him ..... And then trade him.

i regret I can only like this once. I still think the USFL cost him a shot at the HOF.

 

[Bullflop]

I'd like to see him try doing what he thinks he can, then sit back with some popcorn and watch the show. Might be interesting.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

i regret I can only like this once. I still think the USFL cost him a shot at the HOF.

Probably something to that. Heck, the trade to the Vikings, who completely misused him, probably cost him as well.

 

[big dog cowboy]

"I couldn't take every snap. But running backs nowadays don't play every down. Now they send in the choir section.

Walker must have been watching Cowboy games.

 

[seamus18]

Have you seen him lately. Dude is ripped for 52. He was fighting MMA a couple years ago

 

[bark]

Have you seen him lately. Dude is ripped for 52. He was fighting MMA a couple years ago

Well there you go. Sign him and let him train tony

 

[xwalker]

I do think he was the one of the very best and purest athletes in history.

Yes, he is a true athletic freak.

I wouldn't be shocked if he could function as a kick returner right now.

 

[Fredd]

sign him, and bring miles back so he can train miles

 

[links18]

Perfect publicity stunt for Jerruh a la Jessee Holley reality show.....get 'er dun Jerruh.

 

[dmq]

Not buying what he's selling.

 

[jobberone]

Probably something to that. Heck, the trade to the Vikings, who completely misused him, probably cost him as well.

I always wondered why they traded that much for him and didn't use him correctly.

 

[Fletch]

Here is a guarantee. On Walker's 3rd carry which equates to 3 yards and a cloud of dust, (given the O-line actually blocks and does not get blown up in the backfield) he blows out his ACL and PCL, while tearing his bicep and rupturing his 52 yr old, left, testicle. No thanks Hershel. Stick to your "out-of-football-endeavors".

Absolutely saw some killer games from you back in the day, but better remember you for what you brought to Dallas via the infamous trade to Minny! Thanks buddy. Carry on.

 

[Fletch]

I always wondered why they traded that much for him and didn't use him correctly.

Garrett's stepfather was the Minny RB consultant at the time. Hence your quandry.

 

[xwalker]

Here is a guarantee. On Walker's 3rd carry which equates to 3 yards and a cloud of dust, (given the O-line actually blocks and does not get blown up in the backfield) he blows out his ACL and PCL, while tearing his bicep and rupturing his 52 yr old, left, testicle. No thanks Hershel. Stick to your "out-of-football-endeavors".

Absolutely saw some killer games from you back in the day, but better remember you for what you brought to Dallas via the infamous trade to Minny! Thanks buddy. Carry on.

I don't remember Walker ever having injury problems and he fights MMA against much younger opponents.

 

[xwalker]

Garrett's stepfather was the Minny RB consultant at the time. Hence your quandry.

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