Texans Work Out World's Fastest Man, should we?

[Bob Sacamano]

didn't the Eagles already try out this guy?

 

[Hoov]

i didnt even read the thread.....but wr should be able to catch. i am tired of fast players who cannot catch. IF you can touch the ball, it is catchable. i dont care if you have to tip it to yourself 3 times while someone is taking your kness out from under you and you are going to land on your head. That is your ball to catch.

The only positions i can really play are wr and db. and i am not the fatsest or tallest, but i will catch the ball in double coverage because i want it more. and that is the type of wr you need to win ball games.

 

[speedkilz88]

If he can return kicks and punts, I would rather have him than Skyler Green.

 

[Dale]

I always wonder with these types of guys how they'd fare as a kick returner. It's a grueling, instinct-driven position, but you can't help but wonder when it comes to blinding speed.

He'd probably have to have a fairly solid football background to make it work. But I do think the Texans are smart for working him out. Can't hurt to take a look at a guy.

The bad news for Houston is Danny Snyder will get wind of this workout and offer the dude $30 million. :roflmao:

 

[Da Hammer]

I always wonder with these types of guys how they'd fare as a kick returner. It's a grueling, instinct-driven position, but you can't help but wonder when it comes to blinding speed.

He'd probably have to have a fairly solid football background to make it work. But I do think the Texans are smart for working him out. Can't hurt to take a look at a guy.

The bad news for Houston is Danny Snyder will get wind of this workout and offer the dude $30 million. :roflmao:

which would be good news for us :laugh2:

 

[joseephuss]

Renaldo is Gatlin's agent.

No, Dallas shouldn't work him out because he is not a football player. If he had played some college ball, then he would be worth taking a look at, but that is not the case. Add in the steroids and it is pretty clear he is not worth evaluating.

The Texans are the same orginization that spent a 2nd round pick in the supplemental draft to get Tony Hollings. A running back who only played one game at the position in college at Georgia Tech before getting injured. A franchise that passed on Reggie Bush. Another clear sign that Dallas does not need to look at him.

 

[superpunk]

I'm Randal Williams, and I approve this thread.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

can he CATCH?

 

[Doomsday101]

It never hurts a team working a guy out and taking a look. I think the odds are long for Gatlin to make it but would not mind seeing him get a try out

 

[aikemirv]

The question is, how fast is he if he is not taking steroids? He may not be near as fast!

And then if he does not know how to play football.......

 

[Doomsday101]

The question is, how fast is he if he is not taking steroids? He may not be near as fast!

And then if he does not know how to play football.......

That is why you work him out. No one is going to sign him until they get a good look at him. Either teams will pass on him or feel he has enough potential to give him a contract.

 

[kevwun]

I wouldn't give the Texans grief on passing on Bush. He's not even the best rookie on his own team. You can give them plenty of grief for passing on 3 good quarterbacks, though. It's going to be really funny when they have to draft one this year.

 

[Danny White]

If he can return kicks and punts, I would rather have him than Skyler Green.

A doorstop would be better than Skyler Green.

 

[iceberg]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2679967

The texans worked out Justin Gatlin recently as a reciever. You guys think we should give him a shot? or that he can be successfull?

I personally, as a highschool track athlete, was a huge fan of Gatlin . When i found out he used steroids i was pretty dissapointed. I think everyone deserves a 2nd chance, no harm done if we work him out.
(sorry if someone already posted this)

wasn't alexander wright, or was it mike sherrard, one we already did this with? speed turned out to be useless if you can't play. also being the fastest in a straight line isn't necessarily a good "football" trait.

 

[Muhast]

you also have to remember tracks testing policy is a lot different than NFL. Almost any substance NFL players routinely take has been banned by track I believe

 

[joseephuss]

wasn't alexander wright, or was it mike sherrard, one we already did this with? speed turned out to be useless if you can't play. also being the fastest in a straight line isn't necessarily a good "football" trait.

Wright was the fast, fast guy. He at least played college football, but he didn't have wide receiver skills.

Sherrard was a good receiver and had a pretty good rookie season(slightly better than Irvin's rookie year). He did have speed, but was a well rounded receiver. His career essentially ended when he broke his leg in training camp of his second season. He was never the same after that especially considering he broke it again on a beach. It took him 4 years just to play again.

 

[iceberg]

Wright was the fast, fast guy. He at least played college football, but he didn't have wide receiver skills.

Sherrard was a good receiver and had a pretty good rookie season(slightly better than Irvin's rookie year). He did have speed, but was a well rounded receiver. His career essentially ended when he broke his leg in training camp of his second season. He was never the same after that especially considering he broke it again on a beach. It took him 4 years just to play again.

good memory man - thanks!

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

The Chargers selected & signed a steroid cheater on draft day last year, and ESPN still goes on like he's the second coming of LT: .

 

[superpunk]

The Chargers selected & signed a steroid cheater on draft day last year, and ESPN still goes on like he's the second coming of LT: .

You really ought to clarify whether you're talking about Merriman or Castillo in your post. Avoid confusion.

 

[cowboys#1]

why not...its the texans! they need all the help they can get....