mrags Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 You cannot be an Olympic athlete and not give 100% of your time towards that craft. Many have tried and they just cannot do it. Tyrone Wheatley did the same thing with the 110M hurdles back a long time ago. He even acknowledged that the time and effort into being an Olympic Athlete was far greater than that of a football player. He admitted he didn’t have the time to dedicate himself to the sport. Glass should probably quit football and focus on his long jumping. After all, he’s not really any good at football and he’s often hurt. It would be better for his health.
MAJBobby Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 2:05 AM, NoSaint said: You may not like him but I think the word average is a bit much here We will see. Part of that might’ve been having a qb and offensive scheme that worked. Expand Could be. But also thinks it has to do with body composition and availability as well. And I think prepping for the triple jump he changed his body composition which led to availability issues as well
NoSaint Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 11:29 AM, MAJBobby said: Could be. But also thinks it has to do with body composition and availability as well. And I think prepping for the triple jump he changed his body composition which led to availability issues as well Expand If you throw out the 1 season that was a complete wash, his average games played hasn’t been drastically different between the clubs. While I think training for another sport isn’t ideal, I don’t know if it’s as drastic as some portray. A better qb, not returning kicks, etc... can all be factors to his productivity
Gugny Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 2:52 AM, White Linen said: Yeah I agree with this too. Expand Me, too. Goodwin is a great guy who gave his all whilst in Buffalo. 1
cba fan Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 1:39 AM, Buffalo716 said: Average athlete? he runs a 4.3 fourty and long Jumps like 20+ feet hes a freak athlete Expand average football athlete when trying to play track and field which requires him, and he seems to put 100% body prep into, to change his training from football player to track and field player.
keepthefaith Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 5 guys in the NCAA championships last week jumped between 26-27 feet, plus the U.S. has a stable of jumpers in the Olympic system. Marquise's best ever is just over 27'. He's probably not in top jumping shape and being a bit of an "older" guy now his chances of making the team are pretty thin IMO but he's a great American. 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 11:10 PM, YoloinOhio said: Good for him, it’s his dream. But I think he’s a better football player when he’s not focusing on his Olympic training. I don’t know if the niners will love this news. Expand ...great point Yolo....AGREE 100%........
eball Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 2:26 AM, Kirby Jackson said: He is a world class athlete and world class guy. I wish him nothing but the best in his quest. Expand Ditto. And coincidentally, I'm also glad he's no longer a Bill so we don't have to worry about whether or not football is his priority. 1
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 11:05 PM, Mike in Horseheads said: ProFootballTalkVerified account @ProFootballTalk10s11 seconds agoMarquise Goodwin wants to compete in 2020 Olympics Goodwin, who finished 10th in the long jump at the 2012 Games, hasn’t competed in track since 2016 when he failed to qualify for the Olympics a second time. But he said he was “100 percent committed” to trying to qualify for Team USA next summer. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/11/marquise-goodwin-wants-to-compete-in-2020-olympics/ Expand The 49s can expect less out of him and more injuries.
Kirby Jackson Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 5:06 PM, eball said: Ditto. And coincidentally, I'm also glad he's no longer a Bill so we don't have to worry about whether or not football is his priority. Expand Honestly, I don’t feel like it’s our place to have a say anyways. The team can either grant his wish or he can quit football. My guess is that he’s allowed to try but he won’t qualify (sadly). It’s hard to do that part-time and still be one of the best in America. We have too many great athletes trying to earn those spots. 2
MJS Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 12:06 AM, Chill said: Glass Goodwin??? Thats a lofty goal for an average athlete. Ill predict he doesn’t make it. Best of luck to him and his endeavors. Expand You think he is an average athlete? I guess you don't know much about him. On 6/12/2019 at 3:13 PM, Gugny said: Me, too. Goodwin is a great guy who gave his all whilst in Buffalo. Expand It was a shame he was always injured here. Really great guy. He's played well in San Fran. 1
Gugny Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 7:06 PM, MJS said: You think he is an average athlete? I guess you don't know much about him. It was a shame he was always injured here. Really great guy. He's played well in San Fran. Expand To be completely honest, I was always a tad skeptical about his injuries while he was in Buffalo. Training for the Olympics isn't cheap. As time has gone on, I'm far less skeptical. The tragedy he and his wife endured tugged HARD at my heart-strings. I'll always pull for the guy and I hope he can realize his Olympic dreams. 1 1
eball Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 6:54 PM, Kirby Jackson said: Honestly, I don’t feel like it’s our place to have a say anyways. The team can either grant his wish or he can quit football. My guess is that he’s allowed to try but he won’t qualify (sadly). It’s hard to do that part-time and still be one of the best in America. We have too many great athletes trying to earn those spots. Expand I think you miss my point. I absolutely respect his desire to chase his dream. At the same time, I can be glad he's not doing something that almost certainly interferes with him being the best football player he can be (for my favorite team).
Kirby Jackson Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 7:39 PM, eball said: I think you miss my point. I absolutely respect his desire to chase his dream. At the same time, I can be glad he's not doing something that almost certainly interferes with him being the best football player he can be (for my favorite team). Expand I didn’t miss it just don’t see it that way. Unless players are jeopardizing their careers with criminal behavior I don’t care what they are doing off the field. If Mitch Morse wants to throw the shot-put, so be it. I will cheer for him. I don’t look at training to be an Olympian as interfering. If he was gaining 65 lbs for a movie role I’d be concerned.
Victory Formation Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 It will simply detract from his breadwinning football career. More injuries plus he isn't really an Olympian level athlete. Very good athlete but not quite that level.
White Linen Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 10:29 PM, NewDayBills said: It will simply detract from his breadwinning football career. More injuries plus he isn't really an Olympian level athlete. Very good athlete but not quite that level. Expand He already was an Olympian.
Gugny Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 11:37 PM, White Linen said: He already was an Olympian. Expand This is true. He finished 10th in the 2012 Olympics.
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