http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ardg...p&type=lgnsI thought is was kinda interesting. Sorta like Michael Bennet in a way, but Gatlin is a lot faster thatn he was.
If they can actually get him the ball I think that he can be a threat. But I'm guessing his hands suck and he probably isn't too strong.
Even kick return means you have to change direction. You can run straight line right into the coverage or he'll get killed.
He's facing an 8 year suspension in track and field because of steroids and they allow him to try out for the NFL...I know it's a different sport but he's not going to stop juicing. lolRegardless, I don't imagine he'd do very well. Route Running, Hands, needing to be Physical and having good change of direction speed to create seperation are all factors that will hold him back probably.
I guess is the new thing for sprinters.. Todd Lowber, a college high jumper just signed a 3 year incentive laden deal with the vikes with no prior football experience as a WR. Apparently he runs a 4.11 and set some high jump record. He's actually doing OK in mini camps with only a handful of dropped passes. I could see Gatlin making a practice squad from sheer potential but I doubt any of these former track stars really make it in the NFL. Even Michael Bennett was a pretty big bust after the 1000 yard season. A lot of these guys will realize it's a different game after their first hit from a safety coming across in Training camp.
