Nate Robinson trying out for NFL

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He might find a fit somewhere returning kicks I don't see him being a starting corner but I think he will get on a team
 
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Y'all some negative ass knee grows. Wish that man luck and keep it moving. I can't think of a better athlete to come through the NBA than Nate, except Lebron (and that's only because he does all that amazing stuff at 6'8" 260-something). These two are generational athletes, not just great athletes. The kind of athlete that can be the best athlete in any setting for the rest of their LIVES. Who better than Nate to try out at this point in his life?
 
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big bun said:
Y'all some negative ass knee grows. Wish that man luck and keep it moving. I can't think of a better athlete to come through the NBA than Nate, except Lebron (and that's only because he does all that amazing stuff at 6'8" 260-something). These two are generational athletes, not just great athletes. The kind of athlete that can be the best athlete in any setting for the rest of their LIVES. Who better than Nate to try out at this point in his life?
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Bledsoe,Russ,Rose,but that's about it,Nate for sure is one of the best athletes ever to play PG position
 
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Three-time slam dunk champion Nate Robinson is making a career change.

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Players who have transitioned from college basketball to the NFL are nothing new. Antonio Gates did it, and so did Jimmy Graham — both with a great deal of success.
Making the jump from the NBA to the NFL, however is a different story. In fact, it's apparently never been done. Three-time slam dunk champion Nate Robinson is trying to become the first.
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Not that Robinson is new to the game — he originally enrolled at the University of Washington to play football. In 2002, Robinson played 13 games, starting the final six at cornerback in his first year with the Huskies, picking off two passes and made 34 tackles that season.
That was more than a decade ago, however. Returning to a sport that you haven't played in that long of a period of time is nearly impossible, never mind at the highest level possible.

"I haven't played in 11 years, 12 years." Robinson said. "But I know how to play. I know how to hit. I know how to catch -- I can get picks, I can get deflections. I know all techniques -- bump, seven yards off, five yards off. I know it all."

Still, a jump from the NBA to the NFL is crazy, especially at the age of 31. Furthermore, Robinson is only 5-foot-9, 180 pounds — not exactly NFL-type measurements.


Nate Robinson trying to become first NBA player to play in NFL

For real, I don't have an issue that he's 5'9". He's been playing NBA basketball so his hand-eye coordination and athletic skills have been retained. I don't see him not being able to run the plays at NFL level speeds. I have an issue that he's 180 lbs. Don't want to promote steroid use, but he needs to call up Biogenesis... like yesterday.
 
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I'm not sure why people really think he can't make it on a special teams squad or be a nickel/slot back


This is a dude that blocked both Yao Ming and Shaq and played PROFFESSIONAL ball at the highest level and did it very well.

He's not some random rugby player or dude. He is still a freak athlete who playing minimum time on the field could be possible especially if his numbers are good
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To clarify, I don't think he could do it. Thats my opinion. But in response to you, I have mentioned to guys before about what Special Teams on a football squad really is. It would be his only shot but ST is primarily made up of freak athletes that are lacking in football skill in comparison to the other two teams on a club. The fastest guy on a football team is likely NOT going to be a starter nor would the highest jumping player etc. Someone like Desean Jackson may be the fastest on a team but he is known for being one of the fastest in the league period. Usually though, theres a guy just as fast or likely faster than your fastest starter, but lacks the talent to go along with his athleticism to be a starter so is on ST. Like Devin Hester for example. All he can do is run fast in an open field. They tried to make him a receiver and nikka couldnt run a route or catch a ball to save his life.

I say all that to say, Nate coming out of college would likely have ended up on special teams a short period into the league if he made it anyway, if at all. 1st rounders fall all the time 2nd, even more so. Projected round charts are the worse. A decade removed from football repetitions and the obvious drop off in whatever cover ability he did have on top of not being as athletic as he was in college leads me to believe that I don't see him getting signed. I could be wrong, but if he did, I couldn't be convinced it wasn't a publicity signing.

I like Nate though and wouldnt mind seeing him on a football field though. :ehh:
 
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