TheClevelandSound Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true BEREA, Ohio -- If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. "I think he should come on down," Mangini said. The NBA superstar, who was an All-State wide receiver in high school, said Tuesday night that if he put the time and commitment into it, he could be a good football player. Mangini agreed, calling James "a freak athletically" and said the 6-foot-8, 260-pounder could be dangerous at tight end, wide receiver or even outside linebacker. Quarterback Brady Quinn also heard about James' football fetish. He would love to have a target to throw to like James in the red zone. "That'd be great," Quinn said. "Tell him to suit up and let us know, we'll get him working. Obviously he's an incredibly talented athlete. If he wants to try to play a little bit now, we'd be more than willing to pick him up." Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers isn't convinced James, as great as he is, could step into the NFL and be able to handle the pounding. "I heard that comment," Rogers said. "I have mixed emotions about that. A great athlete? Yes. A football player? No." Rogers then looked into TV cameras. "Yeah LeBron, I said it," he said. "It's a punishing game. I just don't think you can step off the basketball court after not going through this year in and year out and just play football. From that standpoint, I just don't think it's possible. You have to weather and condition your body to take this punishment." So what if James had a year to train? Could he do it then? "Yeah, he might make a heckuva tight end," Rogers said. "I'd like to see him out there running down the seam." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 a cute thought, but we all know this is never ever going to happen. Lebron is the man and I love what he brings to the Cavs and the city of Cleveland, but we see him complaining every game about the hits he takes on the basketball court. I doubt he could take the hits an NFL player has to take. Personally I would put him at WR on offense, or defensive back on defense. We know he has the agility to play the position, and the freakish "ups" he has would make for one hell of a ballhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATENEARS Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 TE??? .. Heck, I've seen him throw deeper passes on the basketball court than Quinn has on a football field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugh Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 with his size, speed, and athletic ability he would be unstoppable in the redzone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATMAN Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Don't know how true it is but it is being posted on the Steeler site, " the Browns just signed Steelers linebacker/special teams guy Arnold Harrison off the waiver wire. " Not trying to hi-jack this thread, just seemed like a waste to start another and you were already speaking about additional players. A.Harrison isn't a bad player, gives his all but to me, seems to be injury proned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 BEREA, Ohio — If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him. ... http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...eetKEwD9C290O80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Rodgers dosn't think james would be able to take the pounding? What happens in basketball, I see this guy get the crap knocked out of him time after time and he keeps getting back up and delivering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 already posted. no, lebron will never play in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 already posted. no, lebron will never play in the NFL sorry i have been out sick all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClevelandSound Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Don't know how true it is but it is being posted on the Steeler site, " the Browns just signed Steelers linebacker/special teams guy Arnold Harrison off the waiver wire. " Not trying to hi-jack this thread, just seemed like a waste to start another and you were already speaking about additional players. A.Harrison isn't a bad player, gives his all but to me, seems to be injury proned. i would not be opposed to this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 all good, just letting you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why cant we win Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/1038863...e's-serious whats with all this speculation about lebron wanting to play in the nfl. i personally would like to see it if he plays for us and not the cowboys it would b intresting to see lol wat does everyone think of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowe Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 third time this has been posted. this is the most ridiculous thought. Lebron will NEVER play in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why cant we win Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 ididnt know my comp has been in the repair shop for a week now so idk wat has been posted and i seen it on msn when i got on the internet thats why i posted this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedyd900rr Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 third time this has been posted. this is the most ridiculous thought. Lebron will NEVER play in the NFL Im sure the same has been said about Jordan playing baseball or golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why cant we win Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 or bo jackson playing football and baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedyd900rr Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Didnt Lebron get a scholarship to play football for a few schools but opted out for the NBA and big money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwgPoundMobster Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 What do I think? I think you should stop stop smoking crystal meth before wasting your time posting this kind of thread. Its not even worth entertaining the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkandstoopid Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Didnt Lebron get a scholarship to play football for a few schools but opted out for the NBA and big money? Read this article: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4194437 Nutshell, Lebron's high school assistant coach was an 11 year Packer safety... said the top 4 receivers he ever played against or saw were Lofton, Rice, Largent and Lebron. The kid's worth 100 million plus. He could retire right now and have no need for money. He loved football, loved the game (preferred bb practice to fb practice though). . He tries football and succeeds, he surpasses Michael Jordon as a sports legend. I could see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 He is a cry baby in basketball where you're not allow to bump each other, especially if you're a super star. Can you imagine the first time he got hit in the NFL? Stone, you obviously don't watch much pro basketball do you? FWIW, LeBron has protypical TE size, 6'8", 250. He's run into Shaq a few times going full speed when he played for the other team, and O'Neil is bigger (and probably stronger) than any damn defensive lineman in the NFL. Crybaby? give me a f**cking break. On a routine drive to the basket, LBJ gets hacked twice, and on more non routine drives gets shoved into the second row of seats- and he's not wearing pads, mind you. LOL, you think all those NBA centers and power forwards are 180 pound pansies? I'll tell you this- and it's not homerism. If LeBron had decided to play football, barring injury, I have NO DOUBT he could have been the best TE to ever play the game. His vision and hand-eye coordination are phenomenal, he can outrun any LB playing in the NFL, and out jump or out muscle any CB or safety. (you tell me what the outcome is gonna be when a 190lb 6'1"- or less- cb tries to fight LeBron for the ball? Won't be pretty) So there. Uninjured KWII X 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkandstoopid Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Stone, you obviously don't watch much pro basketball do you? FWIW, LeBron has protypical TE size, 6'8", 250. He's run into Shaq a few times going full speed when he played for the other team, and O'Neil is bigger (and probably stronger) than any damn defensive lineman in the NFL. Crybaby? give me a f**cking break. On a routine drive to the basket, LBJ gets hacked twice, and on more non routine drives gets shoved into the second row of seats- and he's not wearing pads, mind you. LOL, you think all those NBA centers and power forwards are 180 pound pansies? I'll tell you this- and it's not homerism. If LeBron had decided to play football, barring injury, I have NO DOUBT he could have been the best TE to ever play the game. His vision and hand-eye coordination are phenomenal, he can outrun any LB playing in the NFL, and out jump or out muscle any CB or safety. So there. Uninjured KWII X 2. If he's 6'8" 250 with a 44" vertical... if he can catch a fade he's HUGE money as a red zone player. Anything else is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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