AP article (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5658716)
QuoteEagles show interest in Gatlin, too
Associated Press
Posted: 8 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) - Asafa Powell isn't the only one who wants a piece of Justin Gatlin. The Philadelphia Eagles do, too.
Gatlin's agent, Renaldo Nehemiah, said Thursday the Eagles have made several inquiries the last three weeks to see if his client was interested in playing football. But Gatlin has only one summer plan: a long-anticipated race with Powell in a matchup between the two 100-meter world-record holders.
Nehemiah, who played in the NFL for four seasons in the 1980s after starring in the hurdles, said the Eagles have left phone messages and sent e-mails to him about Gatlin.
Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko said he was unaware of the team's interest, and it was club policy not to comment on any potential personnel moves.
The Eagles are desperate for a receiver and kickoff returner. Of course, they already drafted one Olympian this year, taking freestyle skier Jeremy Bloom in the fifth round to return kicks.
Though Nehemiah knows the temptation of playing in the NFL, he has no plans to return the Eagles' calls and mentioned the topic to Gatlin only in passing.
"Football isn't a necessity" for Gatlin, Nehemiah said. Gatlin, who won Olympic gold in the 100 in Athens, last played football some nine years ago, after quitting his high school team in 10th grade after a dispute with his coach.
"He's doing well enough he doesn't need it," Nehemiah said.
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:puke
That is the most pointless and useless article ever.
SKEETS!
This team is totally ready for a playoff run!!11!!1!1!z
Gatlin runs like a 3.7. He'd totally be a dominant receiver in the NFL.
If you thought I was serious, you are a dope.
Quote from: rjs246 on June 01, 2006, 09:09:51 PM
This team is totally ready for a playoff run!!11!!1!1!z
the z at the end for savings
Now I'm officially drinking tonight.
jee golley gosh, i sure hope they are.
Interesting.
I'm surprised the Raiders aren't the ones doing this. Who was that one guy they had...Alexander Wright or something like that? He was a track star. So was James Jett.
Let this be a lesson to you all... Fast = Quality NFL WR.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 02, 2006, 02:54:58 AM
Interesting.
No, it's not that interesting, really. In fact, it's more of a non-story.
Quote from: FFatPatt on June 02, 2006, 06:49:31 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 02, 2006, 02:54:58 AM
Interesting.
No, it's not that interesting, really. In fact, it's more of a non-story.
I disagree that its a non-story.
This isn't something that I expected from this FO to be honest. I know they signed your boy Racin Reggie Torian a few years back and all, but nothing as high profile as Justin Gatlin.
It's not a big story, but it's not something that we should act like we see it everyday either. That's why I called it interesting.
It's not interesting, because it could be a severe pile of hooey... and even if it's not, it's not going anywhere.
I'm only interested if they changed the rules of the dash to include a defender within five yards of the blocks and someone blindsiding them at the finish line. And throw a ball in there somewhere.
this isnt interesting to me...because i really dont have a clue as to who this guy gatlin is.
the fastest guy in the world (or tied for fastest)
Jan Gorham's overnight update: "Howard Eskin contacted a high-ranking Eagles official and the official said, 'Who?!' "
Quote from: BigEd76 on June 02, 2006, 10:11:08 AM
the official said, 'Who?!' "
It burns when I pee.
^^Above post was edited by an overzealous mod / admin.^^
Hell, it'd be worth bringing him in. He's about the same size as Pinkston, and even if you assume that he has no hands at all and is completely unwilling to go over the middle then that just puts him on par with Pinkston. Since he's much faster than Pinkston and is healthy, he couldn't possibly be worse.
Gatlin banned for 8 years (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/trackandfield/news/story?id=2557803)
someone needs a job
I hear the Vikings are looking for a replacement for K-Rob. :-D