Will we ever see a professional 2 sport player again?

[Harry B]

With the way contracts are set up these days? No.

That's exactly why I'm saying, even back in the days Brian Jordan had to quit the NFL to sign a major deal.

Only two people, as far as we know, were even allowed that and one is a bigger than life character and the other is seen as the greatest athlete ever and he got injured in one sport that damaged his career in both.

So it's not really about if people have the capability or not, cause as we have seen if you are drafted close to #1 in two sports obviously you could theoretically play both. But who is investing 46m's for you to be a part-time worker, when the barely want you to play pickup games or take the all-star game seriously

 

[mastermind]

It could happen

The issue is is if the athlete is that talented and in demand. I forgot the homie from Florida who ran in the Olympics before joining the NFL. He was on their last title team.

The issue is youth coaches discourage it because ita bad for coaches.

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

It could happen

The issue is is if the athlete is that talented and in demand. I forgot the homie from Florida who ran in the Olympics before joining the NFL. He was on their last title team.

The issue is youth coaches discourage it because ita bad for coaches.

Jeff Demps? He didn't realistically have a shot of being an NFL player. He was just straight line speed.

 

[Sccit]

NO CHASE BUDINGER MENTION?

 

[BlackAchilles]

Also put some respeck on Dennis Rodman's name puttin in double duty back in the day

 

[FTBS]

Kids specializing too early now and the money is too big. You gonna sign your corner to record breaking deal if he is playing baseball. Same with your top outfielder thats getting in car crashes all fall and winter. I'd imagine coaches dont like it either.

 

[getmoney310cpt]

I feel like Ant Edwards could have played football at UGA if he wanted too

 

[Bigblackted4]

No because they specialize kids way too young which is why they burn out so fast in their normal sport

 

[mastermind]

Jeff Demps? He didn't realistically have a shot of being an NFL player. He was just straight line speed.

He was in the league for a couple of seasons

Same with that snowboarder who made the NFL.

My only point is that it's not impossible, just that youth coaches discourage it. The crazy thing is it's actually good for athletes to play multiple sports as a youth. It works different muscles, works different parts of the brain and keeps athletes in shape year 'round.

 

[Da_Eggman]

No it’s not worth it

 

[The ADD]

I feel like Ant Edwards could have played football at UGA if he wanted too

Athletically yes. Zero point in doing it for him.

 

[FukkaPaidEmail]

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[Bryan Danielson]

I won't be surprised if Steph Curry when he retires gives professional golf a try

No, that don’t count and ain’t the same

We talking bout guys that’s playing 2 sports simultaneously in the same season

 

[concise]

Jeff Samardzija opens up about what bugged him about playing football

During his college days, Jeff Samardzija was known more for being a dominant All-American wide receiver for Notre Dame than for playing baseball. But instead of pursuing an NFL career, Samardzija decided to sign with the Cubs after they drafted him in 2006. Now, nearing the 10-year anniversary...

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Jeff Samardzija was a 2 time All American and probably would have been a 1st or 2nd round pick and chose to leave football alone. I'm surprised he wasn't mentioned.

 

[Astroslik]

Jeff Samardzija opens up about what bugged him about playing football

During his college days, Jeff Samardzija was known more for being a dominant All-American wide receiver for Notre Dame than for playing baseball. But instead of pursuing an NFL career, Samardzija decided to sign with the Cubs after they drafted him in 2006. Now, nearing the 10-year anniversary...

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Jeff Samardzija was a 2 time All American and probably would have been a 1st or 2nd round pick and chose to leave football alone. I'm surprised he wasn't mentioned.

bro was a helluva receiver at Notre Dame