Hershal Walker back in NFL??

[G's pks]

I hope this does not happen...

[Grind House]

Minnesota will give him a shot. They're use to old fuks making their self look like assholes.

[Mudcat]

Just give it up Herschel

[jjgold]

He is broke

A wasted talent also

[McBa1n]

Herky is correct. According to Michael Wilbon of Pardon the Interruption, Walker can still run a 4.38 40 yd dash...

That would be sick for a guy his age. I, also, don't believe it. I'd be shocked if he could run 4.6, which is pretty pedestrian for the position. If he had some burst/pop, I think he could compete for a spot. Also, despite his hard work in training, I can't see his body responding so well to all the contact. I give him credit for trying and wish him luck... But count me amongst the 'skeptical'.

[Bulldog-53]

If he comes back maybe the Vikings will trade 11 picks away again for him?

[zoso11871]

Won't happen.

[Wrecktangle]

One injury, he'd be gone.

but that said, Jerry Jones is always looking for another act for the circus under his "big top".

with the lockout looming, he could be a excellent scab.

[MTek]

Hershel's a freak of nature physical specimen.
I doubt he'd hold up to a constant pounding, but I'd bet he be effective as a 5-6 play a game back

Plus he'd fill some seats for lesser attended teams....IE..Jacksonville

It'd be fun watching this unfold

[dbDan]

This is a joke, right?

[LV420]

One bad hit and dude would be done for

[robmpink]

That would be classic to come back.

[SBR_John]

On Aug. 23, 2010, Walker stated during a radio interview that he still performs 3,500 Sit-Ups and 1,000 Push-Ups every day.

Sick, just sick.

[oiler]

Herschel Walker, 48, reportedly considering NFL comeback attempt, says "Two teams I would come back to play for are Minnesota or Atlanta."

that dumbass wouldnt make it out of training camp'god how can players be so stupid.didnt he learn anything of favre

[darren125]

In his book a few years ago, he claimed to have DID and over a dozen personalities....in addition to age, there's no way this could ever work.

[SBR_John]

In his book a few years ago, he claimed to have DID and over a dozen personalities....in addition to age, there's no way this could ever work.

Yea I had forgotten that.

If a team wanted a fullback who would block, pick up bltzes and maybe catch a swing pass maybe it could work? Being about the same age I doubt he has any speed at all. But he could send a blitzing safety flying.

[Chandler]

Again. the guy barely held on to a job for the last 3-4 years of his career based on reputation in his early 30's. Why would he all the sudden be better now?

Off the top of your head, without looking. tell me how many 1,000 rushing years Walker had in the NFL?

RB's are a dime a dozen in the NFL any more. especially since its more and more a passing league.

[Chandler]

workout warriors, do not a football player MAKE.

the toughest part about aging athletes is recovery time. That's why out of all the major sports, you see the least amount of 35+ year old athletes in football and the most in baseball.

and it should really make you appreciate what Chris Chelios did, as hockey is a major contact sport

[samhouston]

holy cow hes ripped, but one good hit might break him.....when does osteoporosis set in????????LOL

[kickenchicken]

he also said the only coach he would play for would be steve spurrier

[slacker00]

I've love to see it, if not from a pure novelty standpoint. I'm just curious if he could do it. Jim Brown made an aborted comeback in 1983, 17 years after he retired, but I don't think he realized what he was getting himself into.

For the stat junkies: In 12 NFL seasons, Walker gained 8,225 rushing yards, 4,859 receiving yards, and 5,084 kickoff-return yards. This gave him 18,168 total combined net yards. This isn't even counting his USFL stats, which were unreal. He was legit, in his day.

[marcoloco]

i hope he does make a comeback. that would be awesome. i bet if he goes to minny farve will be back also.

[Chandler]

I've love to see it, if not from a pure novelty standpoint. I'm just curious if he could do it. Jim Brown made an aborted comeback in 1983, 17 years after he retired, but I don't think he realized what he was getting himself into.

For the stat junkies: In 12 NFL seasons, Walker gained 8,225 rushing yards, 4,859 receiving yards, and 5,084 kickoff-return yards. This gave him 18,168 total combined net yards. This isn't even counting his USFL stats, which were unreal. He was legit, in his day.

also stat junkies in his last 3 years in the NFL at ages 33,34,35

he had

126
83
20

yards of rushing.

they didn't see him fit to get the ball back then, why would they now?

[seaborneq]

I would actually be interested in his 40 times... Although he can maintain good strength through regular workouts the first thing u lose with age is foot speed. If he can't do at least 4.60 for 40 yd dash hes history.

I will bet all that I have that Herschel is faster today than Burner Turner.

[sportsfun]

if hopkins and holyfield can in boxing, walker can too maybe as a fullback. as a rb i don't think so.

[Chandler]

sportsfun,

evander and bernard are both OLD. do you not see the difference?

Walker would be competing against opposing teams' 25 year old LB's

not to mention the 21 year old rb's he'd never beat out in camp.

I mean hell, an 85 year old guy could fight a 81 year old guy in the ring. does that mean a 80 year guy could play in the nfl?

[KingJIM]

Even if he still has some speed he would be on injuried reserve in 2 weeks or less with a 48 yr. old body.

[Vaughany]

THink he is realises that NFL is a hell of a lot easier than MMA!

[jjgold]

LOL

He would get broken in half on 1st play

[Jordan23]

THink he is realises that NFL is a hell of a lot easier than MMA!

This.

[Reno Paul]

On Aug. 23, 2010, Walker stated during a radio interview that he still performs 3,500 Sit-Ups and 1,000 Push-Ups every day.

Wow...Jack LaLaine would have been proud of this guy.

[raggman]

he needs to stick with bobsledding before gets hurt--mma and nfl isn't for 50 year old men

[Maxmillion]

Not worth it. He may be extremely buff [Possibly as a result of juice] but being as agile as someone in their 20s in the NFL is pretty unlikely.

he was never that agile to begin with........north south runner

[Maxmillion]

if hopkins and holyfield can in boxing, walker can too maybe as a fullback. as a rb i don't think so.

u must not have seen holy this weekend

[Firefox14]

Another PTI reference, Walker was once said to have played the infamous game of Russian Roulette...