What if usain bolt entered the nfl?

Question

on nfl.com i saw a article about a possibilty that a few teams could be talking to the world's fastest man ( usain bolt - world's fastest man on record as of last week)

USAiN BOLT 100M -->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnBpnltTrMo

100 m // 9.69 seconds (while slacking at the end)

They said that the chargers are in a perfect position financially to talk to bolt about a possible signing.

What are your thoughts on this?

If he does get into the nfl..

-what do you think his yearly salary should be.. it's a risk because it takes more than speed but it would have to be more than what he's already about to make in pursing a career as a record breaking track star

-would he be effective? consistent? even good at all?

-would he overshadow devin hester at kick returner?

HAHAH!

just a thought..

here's the article i found on nfl.com

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=E47684AF8D1BAC9B0087872A96B43B4E?id=09000d5d80a2be46&template=with-video&confirm=true

Answer 1

I thought about that, but speed means nothing in the NFL.  Combination of athleticism, speed and endurance makes NFL players great.  Even if Bolt could catch a ball, could he take a hit?  or juke anyone?  Who knows....maybe he should try out.

Football's more than running in a straight line.

Answer 2

There are many players who are fast and or faster than players in the NFL. There is a lot more to football than just speed running a straight line.  Players have to cut, catch, vision of the field, etc.  If record speed was all that is needed, then why not sign the medalist in the weightlifting event of the Olympics (Dudes putting up over 1,000 lbs.) to work the line (either side)? WWW wrestlers?  The reasons why these people are not considered is because despite strength, the skill and the smarts to play the position is just as important.  I see nothing coming out from all this BS media hype.

Thumbs up to those who agree.

Answer 3

ya but that's running in a straight line...he's too scrawy and tall to be anything but a receiver, so chances are he'd suck

Answer 4

Doubt he's be that good as a returner, but it would be a possiblity.   Someone above me made the comment that his speed is only in a straight line, we really don't know that, he may be very agile.   I think his most effective role would be as a reciever.   Just line him up as a wide out, and have him sprint down the sideline every play.   The defences would have to put at least one safety on him, and probably a cornerback.   He would be great to make a team quit double teaming another reciever.   Kinda a distraction if nothing else.   even if they only threw to him once a game and he only caught half of those, the opponentes would have to cover him.

Answer 5

He'd be cut.

Answer 6

He needs to learn how to catch a football.  He'd never be a running back because he doesn't have the experience at finding holes, getting tackled, etc.

If he could catch, he might be a wide receiver but he'd have to develop some good hitch moves.  If he keeps running flag and post patterns, the defense will adjust.

Answer 7

Football is not about straight forward speed.  It's more about quickness and the ability to change direction without losing much speed. There have been several track stars attempt to play in the NFL and a few have had marginal success.  I doubt if Bolt would do very well since he's never played football before, he has no idea of the game, the moves needed, etc.

Answer 8

Consider that he would be competing against guys who have been playing football almost their entire lives and I'd say he would suck. Most of the best receivers don't have ridiculous speed. Randy Moss is considered old for a receiver yet he lead the league last year in nearly every category. Great receivers are made from guys who have great hands and run accurate routes. Top speed is almost never reached on the football field. Players rely on quickness not speed. Having said that it would be interesting to see him as a kick returner. In order to excel at that position you only need to make one cut and then haul it. If he proves to be able to take a hit, block, and can bulk up he could be a possible running back but I doubt it.  

Answer 9

it don't matter how fast you are you have to have skill in the NFL Bolt would get broke in half

Answer 10

  With that blistering speed he would be great in nfl ! His 100 meter 9.69 sec. translated to a 3.8 40 yard dash are you kidding me !!

Answer 11

him being a great runner doesn't make him a great NFL player. There is more physicals to it than just being fast.

Answer 12

yes, i agree with most of everyone here. h**l NAW, he's fast and all, but let one of those safeties or conerbacks or maybe even a linebacker catch him with one good hit.  he'll think twice before he'll try going out there and using his speed. shoot, Justin Gatlin try the nfl a couple of times. and you don't hear his name in the nfl. and he did good in the 40!  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Gatl...       so speed don't mean much when you have almost the whole team trying to chasing  you down in all direction.