MWK Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/08/11/gable-steveson-olympic-gold-medal-wwe-future Article talks about a potential future for him in WWE, but also included this: “So many great organizations and teams have reached out. A scout from the Bills, there is a connection with the Ravens. The Olympic gold medal is helping me see the world, so my next step is going to be a big decision. I’m going to decompress now and think about it.” McDermott must be licking his chops. Gold medalist wrestler? He would love that. Edited August 12, 2021 by MWK 1 3
bigK14094 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 Past decades the Bills have had a wrestler or two trying the DL positions. Things never worked out. Don't recall the names, but one was a high draft pick.(couple decades ago)
B-Man Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, Kwai San said: Does he fit the process? Yes. 1
boco357 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 When Louden Swain is your coach, anything is possible. 3
Logic Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 Sean McDermott has a certain, um.....AFFINITY for wrestlers. 12
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) It worked for the Patriots with OG Stephen Neal www.patriots.com/news/stephen-neal-s-unique-journey-to-the-nfl-has-proven-successful-133321 Edited August 12, 2021 by Allen2Diggs 1
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 No joke, we could probably find a spot for this guy with a bit of coaching. Unreal performance in the gold medal match...pinned the guy with 1.5 seconds left for a comeback victory and then celebrated with a backflip. His muscles look like they have muscles. 1
Might Rather Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Kwai San said: Does he fit the process? Wrestlers in general fit the process and to be that successful is a process in its self. 2
BillsShredder83 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, hjnick said: Do we get 4 points when he pins the center? 6 lol 1
34-78-83 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 Kyle Williams was a wrestler and swimmer. No coincidence that he excelled in the NFL with those athletic traits, and the discipline it takes to be a good wrestler particularly. 1
H2o Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, boco357 said: When Louden Swain is your coach, anything is possible. Vision Quest reference.....Nice
BillsShredder83 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) The overlap between football and wrestling is huge. Mainly, understanding using your hips to generate sudden power. Possibly one of the most discipline driven sports. The dude might not ever be an all pro, but not difficult picturing any high level wrestler being able to carve out a role with some coaching. Off the top of my head here's some elite wrestlers that went on to have NFL careers Ray Lewis Robert Quinn Lorenzo Neal Tedy Bruschi Ronnie Lott Bo Jackson Bryant McKinney Warren Sapp Fred Smerlas Bruce Smith Ricky Williams Roddy White Jonathan Ogden 2020 there were 4 HS State Champ wrestlers drafted in the NFL. [Edit alot of those were of the top of my head, but I looked up an article to add some extra juice to the list lol] Edited August 12, 2021 by BillsShredder83
msw2112 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 A developmental prospect. 3 years on the practice squad and then look out! Most HS wrestlers that I know (including me) also played football. Gain weight for football, then starve it off for wrestling. We did it, but not a very healthy way to operate. Wrestling takes a ton of discipline and that translates well to football (as does the balance and use of weight/force against another person), but for someone who hasn't ever played football or has not played since HS, making it in the NFL is a major climb.
The Jokeman Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 I'm not sure what position he'd be outside of DT but he's only 6'1 260 lbs right now which a bit small, maybe LB yet not sure he'd have the speed/instincts.
WotAGuy Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 21 minutes ago, BillsShredder83 said: Off the top of my head here's some elite wrestlers that went on to have NFL careers If that’s off the top of your head, what kind of arcane knowledge resides at the bottom? 1 7
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