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Bill Vilona: Walker rooting for Richardson in NFL
11:00 PM, Mar. 28, 2012
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Herschel Walker jokes that he's advised and touted Trent Richardson enough to blur the lines of loyalty.
"It's funny. I think I have raised more money for the University of Alabama than I have Georgia these last three years," said Walker, 50, one of football's greatest all-time running backs, during his visit last week with members of the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base. "I think a lot of Trent Richardson. I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him.
"I think he will do very, very well in the NFL, because he is very motivated. He takes care of himself. He knows what he has to do and he's doing what it takes to be a winner."
Today is the most important day in Richardson's projected path of stardom in the NFL.
The Pensacola native and Escambia High graduate takes center stage, along with former Crimson Tide defensive stars Mark Barron and Courtney Upshaw, at a specially-arranged pro day at Alabama's football facilities. How big is this? Big enough for the workout to be live-streamed on ESPN3.com at 10 a.m.
Upshaw, a standout outside linebacker, is viewed with Richardson as a first-round lock in the NFL Draft, which starts on April 26 in New York City. Barron, a strong safety, is a possibility, too.
But all eyes will be on Richardson, who has stayed out of the spotlight while training at the Athletes' Performance facility in Phoenix. This will be his test to show he's fully recovered from minor knee surgery.
If he wows during the workout, it most likely seals him becoming a top-five pick. The likely choices right now are either the Cleveland Browns at No. 4 or Tampa Bay at No. 5. The Minnesota Vikings, who have the third pick, have Adrian Peterson — albeit a veteran guy coming off major surgery — in their backfield.
Either way, Richardson is poised to become the highest NFL draft pick from Pensacola. As hard as this is to believe now, Emmitt Smith, the fellow Escambia grad and all-time NFL rushing king, was drafted 17th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft. Derrick Brooks, the Washington High grad, who will soon join Smith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was No. 28 overall in 1995.
"As you get ready for the draft, you just have to continue to believe that you can do it," said Walker, who played 13 NFL seasons, after he spurned the NFL for a mega-million dollar contract in New Jersey with the defunct United States Football League for his first three pro years.
"Football is still all about running, tackling, hitting. That is what Trent has to remember. I think I told him that at the college football awards (in December).
"I told him, 'Be yourself, continue to work the way you are working.' And you can see it. The guy is in amazing shape when you see him."
Everyone will be watching today.
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Good luck Trent Richardson, I hope you impress our FO today and make up their minds for them. This is the moment we've all been waiting for...
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
Bill Vilona: Walker rooting for Richardson in NFL
11:00 PM, Mar. 28, 2012
Written by
Bill Vilona
Filed Under
Sports
Trent Richardson
Eglin Air Force Base
Herschel Walker jokes that he's advised and touted Trent Richardson enough to blur the lines of loyalty.
"It's funny. I think I have raised more money for the University of Alabama than I have Georgia these last three years," said Walker, 50, one of football's greatest all-time running backs, during his visit last week with members of the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base. "I think a lot of Trent Richardson. I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him.
"I think he will do very, very well in the NFL, because he is very motivated. He takes care of himself. He knows what he has to do and he's doing what it takes to be a winner."
Today is the most important day in Richardson's projected path of stardom in the NFL.
The Pensacola native and Escambia High graduate takes center stage, along with former Crimson Tide defensive stars Mark Barron and Courtney Upshaw, at a specially-arranged pro day at Alabama's football facilities. How big is this? Big enough for the workout to be live-streamed on ESPN3.com at 10 a.m.
Upshaw, a standout outside linebacker, is viewed with Richardson as a first-round lock in the NFL Draft, which starts on April 26 in New York City. Barron, a strong safety, is a possibility, too.
But all eyes will be on Richardson, who has stayed out of the spotlight while training at the Athletes' Performance facility in Phoenix. This will be his test to show he's fully recovered from minor knee surgery.
If he wows during the workout, it most likely seals him becoming a top-five pick. The likely choices right now are either the Cleveland Browns at No. 4 or Tampa Bay at No. 5. The Minnesota Vikings, who have the third pick, have Adrian Peterson — albeit a veteran guy coming off major surgery — in their backfield.
Either way, Richardson is poised to become the highest NFL draft pick from Pensacola. As hard as this is to believe now, Emmitt Smith, the fellow Escambia grad and all-time NFL rushing king, was drafted 17th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft. Derrick Brooks, the Washington High grad, who will soon join Smith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was No. 28 overall in 1995.
"As you get ready for the draft, you just have to continue to believe that you can do it," said Walker, who played 13 NFL seasons, after he spurned the NFL for a mega-million dollar contract in New Jersey with the defunct United States Football League for his first three pro years.
"Football is still all about running, tackling, hitting. That is what Trent has to remember. I think I told him that at the college football awards (in December).
"I told him, 'Be yourself, continue to work the way you are working.' And you can see it. The guy is in amazing shape when you see him."
Everyone will be watching today.
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Good luck Trent Richardson, I hope you impress our FO today and make up their minds for them. This is the moment we've all been waiting for...
Bill Vilona: Walker rooting for Richardson in NFL
11:00 PM, Mar. 28, 2012
Written by
Bill Vilona
Filed Under
Sports
Trent Richardson
Eglin Air Force Base
Herschel Walker jokes that he's advised and touted Trent Richardson enough to blur the lines of loyalty.
"It's funny. I think I have raised more money for the University of Alabama than I have Georgia these last three years," said Walker, 50, one of football's greatest all-time running backs, during his visit last week with members of the U.S. Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base. "I think a lot of Trent Richardson. I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with him.
"I think he will do very, very well in the NFL, because he is very motivated. He takes care of himself. He knows what he has to do and he's doing what it takes to be a winner."
Today is the most important day in Richardson's projected path of stardom in the NFL.
The Pensacola native and Escambia High graduate takes center stage, along with former Crimson Tide defensive stars Mark Barron and Courtney Upshaw, at a specially-arranged pro day at Alabama's football facilities. How big is this? Big enough for the workout to be live-streamed on ESPN3.com at 10 a.m.
Upshaw, a standout outside linebacker, is viewed with Richardson as a first-round lock in the NFL Draft, which starts on April 26 in New York City. Barron, a strong safety, is a possibility, too.
But all eyes will be on Richardson, who has stayed out of the spotlight while training at the Athletes' Performance facility in Phoenix. This will be his test to show he's fully recovered from minor knee surgery.
If he wows during the workout, it most likely seals him becoming a top-five pick. The likely choices right now are either the Cleveland Browns at No. 4 or Tampa Bay at No. 5. The Minnesota Vikings, who have the third pick, have Adrian Peterson — albeit a veteran guy coming off major surgery — in their backfield.
Either way, Richardson is poised to become the highest NFL draft pick from Pensacola. As hard as this is to believe now, Emmitt Smith, the fellow Escambia grad and all-time NFL rushing king, was drafted 17th overall in the 1990 NFL Draft. Derrick Brooks, the Washington High grad, who will soon join Smith in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was No. 28 overall in 1995.
"As you get ready for the draft, you just have to continue to believe that you can do it," said Walker, who played 13 NFL seasons, after he spurned the NFL for a mega-million dollar contract in New Jersey with the defunct United States Football League for his first three pro years.
"Football is still all about running, tackling, hitting. That is what Trent has to remember. I think I told him that at the college football awards (in December).
"I told him, 'Be yourself, continue to work the way you are working.' And you can see it. The guy is in amazing shape when you see him."
Everyone will be watching today.
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Good luck Trent Richardson, I hope you impress our FO today and make up their minds for them. This is the moment we've all been waiting for...
The moment you've been waiting for. Maybe he'll give you his gameday Jock strap so you can finally get you jollies off about him. Jeezus... a 30 year old man with a man crush. I'm at a loss for words.
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Richardson is an absolute monster! He's a little shorter but you'd ideally like your runningback to be a bit smaller, however he's built like a tank! The dudes muscles have muscles on them... it's crazy. I can't believe Hillis punked out on us and went to KC... wow. At least we'll have a guy that is Fresh in the league and will be a Brown from the get go.. that's how I like my Browns anyway. I really hope he beasts it out here and retires a Brown after 10 or 12 years and 10 probowls to go along with our 7 superbowl rings and the 15,000+ yards... here's to the future- T1000 terminating the competition! Beast-Mode!
Great- he can bench 365. Too bad football rules won't let him pick up a 185 pound cornerback with one hand, and toss him into the cheap seats.
I'll admit with Hillis hitting the road the odds of the Browns actually drafting this guy went up slightly.
Michael Bush is a better option, and he won't cost us the #4 pick that we could use on Blackmon or Claiborne.
Great- he can bench 365. Too bad football rules won't let him pick up a 185 pound cornerback with one hand, and toss him into the cheap seats.
I'll admit with Hillis hitting the road the odds of the Browns actually drafting this guy went up slightly.
Michael Bush is a better option, and he won't cost us the #4 pick that we could use on Blackmon or Claiborne.
I like Bush too. His numbers have gotten better every year in the league
and it looks like he knows how to hang onto the ball. I bet he is closer to 260 lbs.
I watched him fairly often when he was with Louisville and was impressed. Too bad he broke his leg but seemingly his toughness has got him
back playing at a competetive level.
Makes sense to me picking up a FA who has proven he can produce in this league instead of rolling the dice and
crapping out on a hyped first round draft pick.
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Great- he can bench 365. Too bad football rules won't let him pick up a 185 pound cornerback with one hand, and toss him into the cheap seats.
I'll admit with Hillis hitting the road the odds of the Browns actually drafting this guy went up slightly.
Michael Bush is a better option, and he won't cost us the #4 pick that we could use on Blackmon or Claiborne.
I like Bush too. His numbers have gotten better every year in the league
and it looks like he knows how to hang onto the ball. I bet he is closer to 260 lbs.
I watched him fairly often when he was with Louisville and was impressed. Too bad he broke his leg but seemingly his toughness has got him
back playing at a competetive level.
Makes sense to me picking up a FA who has proven he can produce in this league instead of rolling the dice and
crapping out on a hyped first round draft pick.
I like Bush too. His numbers have gotten better every year in the league
and it looks like he knows how to hang onto the ball. I bet he is closer to 260 lbs.
I watched him fairly often when he was with Louisville and was impressed. Too bad he broke his leg but seemingly his toughness has got him
back playing at a competetive level.
Makes sense to me picking up a FA who has proven he can produce in this league instead of rolling the dice and
crapping out on a hyped first round draft pick.
Michael Bush already signed with the Bears. No point in talking about him.
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I like Bush too. His numbers have gotten better every year in the league
and it looks like he knows how to hang onto the ball. I bet he is closer to 260 lbs.
I watched him fairly often when he was with Louisville and was impressed. Too bad he broke his leg but seemingly his toughness has got him
back playing at a competetive level.
Makes sense to me picking up a FA who has proven he can produce in this league instead of rolling the dice and
crapping out on a hyped first round draft pick.
Michael Bush already signed with the Bears. No point in talking about him.
Michael Bush already signed with the Bears. No point in talking about him.
thanx for the update
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Michael Bush already signed with the Bears. No point in talking about him.
thanx for the update
thanx for the update
Honestly surprised more people didn't know about this. It happened like a week ago. Right after it happened Barber decided to retire as well. Was pretty big news on ESPN. Supposedly Matt Forte wasn't too happy about the signing, I actually know less about his contract situation. Did he already resign and for how long?
Edit: Oh and I wanted to also say, regardless of what side of the fence you are on with Richardson, you have to be excited to see what his numbers are going to be today for his pro day.
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Forte was franchised (for like $7.7 mil)
Then Bears signed Bush.
Now Forte feels "disrespected" and went off on Bears on Twitter.
Lovie let Forte know he still loves him and is optimistic a long-term deal will still happen (although Lovie doesn't get involved in contract negotiations
).Now Forte is subject of trade rumors... most notably with Pats.
I kinda hope we are in those discussions.
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Well, I think that we've all seen all that we need to see on Trent Richardson. Unbelieveable runningback with uncanny instincts coupled with power and speed. 4.4 - 4.5 speed, in that frame? Pittsburgh is going to need to upgrade their defense and Baltimore is shaking in their cleats... Trent Richardson changes everything about our offense and makes us relevant... as relevant as taking RG3 would have made us, maybe better because RG3's transition into the pros is still in question where as Trent is a lock to show up big his rookie year... Possibly even Rookie of the year status(over Luck, RG3 and Kalil, Claiborn and Blackmon) is certainly possible.
With the fourth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select: Runningback Trent Richardson University of Alabama! Having the pick announced by Jim Brown would make this selection epic.
TR#3 or Bust!
I actually cheered during his proday when he snagged that high thrown ball, one handed on the sideline!
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain- "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." -Mark Twain- -
Well, I think that we've all seen all that we need to see on Trent Richardson. Unbelieveable runningback with uncanny instincts coupled with power and speed. 4.4 - 4.5 speed, in that frame? Pittsburgh is going to need to upgrade their defense and Baltimore is shaking in their cleats... Trent Richardson changes everything about our offense and makes us relevant... as relevant as taking RG3 would have made us, maybe better because RG3's transition into the pros is still in question where as Trent is a lock to show up big his rookie year... Possibly even Rookie of the year status(over Luck, RG3 and Kalil, Claiborn and Blackmon) is certainly possible.
With the fourth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select: Runningback Trent Richardson University of Alabama! Having the pick announced by Jim Brown would make this selection epic.
TR#3 or Bust!
I actually cheered during his proday when he snagged that high thrown ball, one handed on the sideline!
Well, I think that we've all seen all that we need to see on Trent Richardson. Unbelieveable runningback with uncanny instincts coupled with power and speed. 4.4 - 4.5 speed, in that frame? Pittsburgh is going to need to upgrade their defense and Baltimore is shaking in their cleats... Trent Richardson changes everything about our offense and makes us relevant... as relevant as taking RG3 would have made us, maybe better because RG3's transition into the pros is still in question where as Trent is a lock to show up big his rookie year... Possibly even Rookie of the year status(over Luck, RG3 and Kalil, Claiborn and Blackmon) is certainly possible.
With the fourth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select: Runningback Trent Richardson University of Alabama! Having the pick announced by Jim Brown would make this selection epic.
TR#3 or Bust!
I actually cheered during his proday when he snagged that high thrown ball, one handed on the sideline!
Shut. The. Fuck. Up. Already.
I'm awesome, and I fuck dolphins. Ghoolie 12/2/2012: I have absolutely no skills, training or pride -
Well, I think that we've all seen all that we need to see on Trent Richardson. Unbelieveable runningback with uncanny instincts coupled with power and speed. 4.4 - 4.5 speed, in that frame? Pittsburgh is going to need to upgrade their defense and Baltimore is shaking in their cleats... Trent Richardson changes everything about our offense and makes us relevant... as relevant as taking RG3 would have made us, maybe better because RG3's transition into the pros is still in question where as Trent is a lock to show up big his rookie year... Possibly even Rookie of the year status(over Luck, RG3 and Kalil, Claiborn and Blackmon) is certainly possible.
With the fourth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select: Runningback Trent Richardson University of Alabama! Having the pick announced by Jim Brown would make this selection epic.
TR#3 or Bust!
I actually cheered during his proday when he snagged that high thrown ball, one handed on the sideline!
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Well, I think that we've all seen all that we need to see on Trent Richardson. Unbelieveable runningback with uncanny instincts coupled with power and speed. 4.4 - 4.5 speed, in that frame? Pittsburgh is going to need to upgrade their defense and Baltimore is shaking in their cleats... Trent Richardson changes everything about our offense and makes us relevant... as relevant as taking RG3 would have made us, maybe better because RG3's transition into the pros is still in question where as Trent is a lock to show up big his rookie year... Possibly even Rookie of the year status(over Luck, RG3 and Kalil, Claiborn and Blackmon) is certainly possible.
With the fourth pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, The Cleveland Browns select: Runningback Trent Richardson University of Alabama! Having the pick announced by Jim Brown would make this selection epic.
TR#3 or Bust!
I actually cheered during his proday when he snagged that high thrown ball, one handed on the sideline!
Shut. The. Fuck. Up. Already.
Shut. The. Fuck. Up. Already.
Seriously.
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Having read this board for a while can anyone confirm who they think PoeticG would like the Browns to select with the number 4 pick ?
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Orange County? Did you move?
Only 6 years ago... Its easier for skippy to keep saying San Diego so I just go with it.
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Orange County? Did you move?
Only 6 years ago... Its easier for skippy to keep saying San Diego so I just go with it.
Only 6 years ago... Its easier for skippy to keep saying San Diego so I just go with it.
I dunno. It was kinda cool to say you are from San Diego. To say you are from Orange County sounds kinda douchey, don't it? I mean, even the swallows of Capistrano have abandoned the mission for a bridge underpass.
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I just live here....if anyone asks me...I'm originally from Ohio. It wasn't my choice. Orange County people suck...
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