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Biggs: Shockey doesn't think LeBron could cut it in NFL

Saints tight end says forget the wild idea Brad Biggs

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Jeremy Shockey doesn’t buy it.

King James wouldn’t cut it in the NFL on Sundays.

That is what the sometimes talkative New Orleans Saints tight end said via his Twitter account earlier tonight.

James said Tuesday night that he could be “really good” if he put the time commitment into playing the game, and he was a talented wide receiver in high school.

“I think he should come on down,” Browns coach Eric Mangini said today. “I know he's pretty busy right now, but if he wants to give it a shot, the guy is gifted. He's competitive and tough. I'm sure whatever he applied himself to, he'd probably be good in baseball or soccer or swimming.”

But Shockey isn’t convinced.

“Everyone trust me Lebron James could not play in the NFL,’’ he wrote on his Twitter account. “ESPN is crazy to even think he could even make a practice squad. He;s a 4.9 40 time.’’

Maybe a little quicker than that. Still, it wouldn’t take much to help the Browns, would it? Plus, the hardwood has turned out a couple of pretty dynamic tight ends in Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates.

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Azeron
Nov 19, 2009
01:26 AM

Seriously? Is LeBron that slow? I thought he would be at least a 4.5 guy.

C09F
Nov 19, 2009
08:47 AM

The mere suggestion that LeBron could just waltz in and play in the NFL is insulting to the players who have made it. Its a stupid storyline by the media designed to get readers and hits on the website, to generate internet traffic.

Whats next, Peyton Manning could go be the point guard for the Lakers? Michael Phelps could bat clean-up for the Yankees? Maybe Floyd Mayweather can beat Tiger Woods.

The entire story is ridiculous.

Ms LeDay
Nov 19, 2009
09:24 AM

Well there's a surprise, diarrhea mouth Shockey once again putting his foot in his mouth. I'm embarrased that he represents my Saints. The fact that he would challenge LeBron's athletic ability shows his true ignorance.

jdl
Nov 19, 2009
10:56 AM

"Whats next" Michael Jordan could dominate baseball.

I think LeBron would get destroyed in the NFL. He would be slower than Mike Williams and we know how that turned out.

Yeah
Nov 19, 2009
11:05 AM

I don't think Shockey would make it in the Rockettes, either. Apples and oranges.

sean
Nov 19, 2009
11:09 AM

Are you serious, Lebron is 4.5/ 4.4 speed. At 6'8 he could be one hell of a tight end! Remeber in high School he was a 5 star recruit. He would have went to osu for football if he did not play basketball. The kid also has great body control for his size. He could possibly play as a quard in the NBA. So trust me he has the physical ability to play in the NFL. My only question would be mental. Could he take the mental beating of the NFL. That is the real question.

steveo
Nov 19, 2009
11:17 AM

shockey is getting his own and lebron's 40 time mixed up obviously.

lebron is easily a 4.4. the guy is one of the fastest NBA players regardless of size not to mention he has 4 inches and 10-15 pounds on shockey and he can run faster.

Gus
Nov 19, 2009
01:38 PM

I don't think that he couldn't, I just don't think he'd be very good. It takes more than raw athleticism to play a sport. Ask Michael Jordan.

B-Rob
Nov 19, 2009
01:43 PM

For the record, LeBron made all state in Ohio after playing a single season. I don't recall his exact stats, but it was in the range of 30 catches for something like 900 yards and 10 TDs. LeBron was a better HS player than Antonio Gates was and he is much larger, height-wise. And you see him putting on 20 pounds and running against smurfs at wide receiver. Who do you get to cover a 6'8" 260 pound wide receiver with a 48" verticle, even if he does run a 4.9 40? Shockey should be drug tested for his remarks.

MArk Mays
Nov 19, 2009
03:18 PM

Lebron has to do more than just run routes in the NFL. And 4.9? Not cutting it at Wide reciever. YEah he's a tough match-up if you assume the QB is going to just throw the ball up constantly, which won't happen. At some point he's going to have to get down on the ball, too, ya know. Even if he was gifted, he can't just walk in to the NFL after not having played football at all for years and has no idea what the speed is like at the D-1 level, let alone pros.

mack
Nov 19, 2009
04:29 PM

It's not a question of being a natural football player. He is a gifted athlete with size, quickness (rather than speed) and power. Plus he has huge hands. He is a tight end in waiting.
He is a huge dude and could punish corners

nolia.slim
Nov 19, 2009
06:03 PM

Come on MAN..... He's tall and could probably out muscle 5'10 CBs, but other than that I don 't see him being a factor in the NFL. Basketball athleticism doesn't necessarily translate into the NFL. I don't think could even sniff an NFL WRs jockstrap.

Mike Thompson
Nov 19, 2009
06:14 PM

LeBron definately does not run a 4.9. Hes possibly the fastest player in the NBA and he would be towards the top in the nfl. Including that hes 6'9, 260 with a 48 inch verticle. He definately would have the advantage over anyone he faces

hotz123
Nov 19, 2009
08:02 PM

Please someone get this clown a brain. He would last maybe two games (being generous). If he even made the team (4.9) mDefensive loinemen are faster than that. Also on the court, people aren't hitting you when ypou try to run. I say get a life Mr. James. basketball is all you can do, you do it well, and I thank you for your great contribution to our country.

RayJeske
Nov 20, 2009
11:44 AM

It is idiotic to suggest LeBron runs a 4.9. Is Shockey out of his mind? Has he ever watched him play. Has he ever seen LeBron do one of his chase down blocks? In high school, he scored 14 TD's his junior year and was all-state as a WIDE RECEIVER. And he didn't play at some podunk school in Ada, Oklahoma.

Recruiting expert Tom Lemming said that if LeBron we're staying with football in his senior year, that he would be installed as the #1 recruit IN THE ENTIRE NATION. AT ANY POSITION. Furthermore, Lemming described him as A FASTER HAROLD CARMICHAEL. Is freaking Shockey saying that Harold Carmichael was actually slower than 4.9? He is an idiot. And if anyone buys this 4.9 stuff they're an idiot also.

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