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

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

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.

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.

"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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.