hondo in seattle Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 It's amazing what age does to you. When I was young, I could throw a ball 55-60 yards. I didn't have a strong arm as much as I had good technique (for a WR). Now, a couple years older than Herschel, I can barely toss it 25 yards now. It's embarrassing. I can see a high school football practice field out my back window. Sometimes I think - with just a little bit of hubris and forgetting the ravages of age - I should go out there and show those kids up. I probably run a 10 second 40 now. I can't show anybody up. When I turn 60, maybe I'll find a touch league for senior citizens 60 and up. Maybe in that group I could be competitive again. Just maybe. If Walker can really run a 4.3, he's some kind of freak of nature. But I don't believe it. Father Time is unforgiving.
skibum Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I don't know, maybe it's not so crazy. Special Teams gunner?
hondo in seattle Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I don't know, maybe it's not so crazy. Special Teams gunner? I gotta admit - that's impressive for a man his age.
Kelly the Dog Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I gotta admit - that's impressive for a man his age. Yep. I think he was 51 when that was taken. But no chance he runs a 4.3 and he would literally get killed in an NFL game. There are a lot of people in absolutely tremendous shape in their 50s. One of my best friends is in his mid 50s and in ridiculous shape, he is a personal trainer to the biggest stars in Hollywood. And he tells me about how your muscles and bones just break down so much easier as you get older that has nothing to do with what kind of shape you are in. And that starts in your late 20s.
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I gotta admit - that's impressive for a man his age. Uhm... that's impressive for a man ANY age, what are you thinking? I would give my middle one plus 7 inches of carrying sack for that body.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 I gotta admit - that's impressive for a man his age. That's impressive for any age.
truth on hold Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 Let's sign him and then trade to Minnesota for a bunch of picks
YoloinOhio Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 Let's sign him and then trade to Minnesota for a bunch of picksbrought 3 SBs to the Cowboys. Why not?
jr1 Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 he should consider the Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship
Peter Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I didn't think he could do MMA, but he did. I would hesitate to say he cannot do something he thinks he can do. As an aside, I also recall that he is a very successful businessman.
eball Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Hershel Walker was never elite in the NFL. College, sure. USFL, yep. Once he stepped in with the big boys he was a pretty good player, but nothing to write home about. 187 career games, >18000 all purpose yards -- nearly 100 yd/game career average. 84 career TDs. I'd call that elite.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 I wonder who will take up the mantle once Herschel retires from the gig. Emmitt Smith? T.O He will be doing sit ups in his driveway!
YoloinOhio Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 T.O He will be doing sit ups in his driveway! Git r done Terrell Owens on potential return: 'Given the right opportunity, I know I could play' http://t.co/em5vPkt3W6 (via http://t.co/6YPDJAdCnX)
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Git r done Terrell Owens on potential return: 'Given the right opportunity, I know I could play' http://t.co/em5vPkt3W6 (via http://t.co/6YPDJAdCnX) Translation: I'm broke and need attention. I read Walker's book on training when I was a kid. He said he never lifted weights before high school. He would do push ups and sit ups during commericals, martial arts, and exercises in the pool. He said the first time he ever benched as a freshman, he put up 300 lbs. He is a freak athlete but as others have said, it's one thing to make it a week. A whole other thing to do it for a season. He's probably the only 53 year who would ever have a chance though.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 Let's sign him and then trade to Minnesota for a bunch of picks IN
26CornerBlitz Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Dan Quinn invites 53-year-old Herschel Walker to Falcons camp About a week ago, ancient old man person Herschel Walker told WFAN's Boomer & Carton he believes he could still play in the NFL at the age of 53. Sure you can, pops. Sure you can. Someone had to challenge him and thankfully someone did. Falcons coach Dan Quinn, who isn't scared to fight anyone, decided to invite the Georgia legend to Atlanta's training camp. “He's one of my all-time favorite players. Yeah, we have room for him,” Quinn said via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “For him, the legacy he left at Georgia … He'd definitely fit in great from a competitive standpoint."
YoloinOhio Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 Dan Quinn invites 53-year-old Herschel Walker to Falcons camp too bad Hard Knocks isnt there this year
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