Silver medallist Demps to NFL for 2012

[ATK]

By the way, four years ago when Demps set the high school record (10.01) at the Olympic Trials, I would have bet good money that he would run well under 10 flat before his collegiate career was over.

Maybe not well under, but definitely at least a legal 9.99.

[26mi235]

Also, despite what the front page article on Demps says, Holliday is now the fastest NFL player EVER, based on 100m times (10.00).

Jim Hines (9.95) is the fastest ever NFL player.

Make that 9.95A, and that's a big A

[jazzcyclist]

Also, despite what the front page article on Demps says, Holliday is now the fastest NFL player EVER, based on 100m times (10.00).

Jim Hines (9.95A) is the fastest ever NFL player.

FIFY

[GDAWG]

FWIW, the minimum salary for an NFL rookie this season is $390,000 and Demps is a rookie.

He's already making more than what he would have made in Europe and the Diamond League.

[jazzcyclist]

FWIW, the minimum salary for an NFL rookie this season is $390,000 and Demps is a rookie.

He's already making more than what he would have made in Europe and the Diamond League.

And remember, football players have a lot less overhead than sprinters do. They don't have to pay for coaches, trainers, travel and medical insurance and they also have pension plans paid for by the NFL.

[Trackrunner]

1.4 million over 3 years. Not many elite track and field athletes make that. Can you blame him? But then he risks debilitating injuries.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-england- ... eff-demps/

[guru]

Demps looks to be done for the year


http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/i ... f-demps-ir

[ATK]

Demps looks to be done for the year


http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/i ... f-demps-ir

I guess this is the beginning/end.....

[GDAWG]

Demps looks to be done for the year


http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/i ... f-demps-ir

I guess this is the beginning/end.....

Not necessarily. There is speculation that the injury isn't as serious as first thought and that the Patriots "stashed" him without releasing him and having him go through waivers and then re-signed to the practice squad:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -24-hours/

If he had been released with the plan of putting him on the practice squad, he would not make it to New England's practice squad as someone else would have picked him up:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... onary-mri/

[Pego]

Another sprinter in the long list of those destroyed by football. I hope I am wrong, but Goodwin belongs in the same type. Not everybody can take a hit.

[jazzcyclist]

After getting hurt in training camp his first two years with Houston, Trindon Holliday finally comes through August unscathed and makes the team. This guarantees him his entire $540,000 salary for the year regardless of what happens now.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/re ... story.html

[Marlow]

After getting hurt in training camp his first two years with Houston, Trindon Holliday finally comes through August unscathed and makes the team. This guarantees him his entire $540,000 salary for the year regardless of what happens now.

Oops - they just put him on IR for THE YEAR! Doesn't even sound like he's that badly hurt, but they don't want him on the roster and they don't want to lose him.

[jazzcyclist]

Marlow, I think you misread my post. Perhaps I should have put it under a Trindon Holliday thread to avoid confusion.

[Marlow]

Marlow, I think you misread my post. Perhaps I should have put it under a Trindon Holliday thread to avoid confusion.

Oh, that's my bad; I just searched for 'Demps' and responded to the last post. Sorry!

[cullman]

Out of curiosity, how is Trindon Holiday doing?

Just ran a kickoff back 105 yards against Bengals. Longest in Denver Broncos history.

[GDAWG]

Out of curiosity, how is Trindon Holiday doing?

Just ran a kickoff back 105 yards against Bengals. Longest in Denver Broncos history.

77 Yard punt return for TD today against Carolina.

[user4]

Also, despite what the front page article on Demps says, Holliday is now the fastest NFL player EVER, based on 100m times (10.00).

Jim Hines (9.95A) is the fastest ever NFL player.

FIFY

indeed and there was just a bit of a +w that day too.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=39544

[Cooter Brown]

Goodwin to skip track to prepare for NFL draft...

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/ ... ppin.html/

[ATK]

Goodwin to skip track to prepare for NFL draft...

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/ ... ppin.html/

"...is not enrolled in school and will not compete with the track team this semester while he prepares for the NFL draft...""

He is dropping/taking a semester off from school as well...

[jazzcyclist]

How many long jumpers make the equivalent of the NFL minimum wage?

[18.99s]

How many long jumpers make the equivalent of the NFL minimum wage?

How many long jumpers make the US minimum wage (from jumping only, and net after travel/coaching/training expenses)?

[GDAWG]

Goodwin to skip track to prepare for NFL draft...

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/ ... ppin.html/

That means that he'll make $405,000 in his rookie year.

[ATK]

So Demps wants to come back...

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-t ... videos_rap

[Daisy]

In that report they say he want to do two sports. But how could he fit in track and NFL, unless he means he want to door the indoor season?

[vip]

Demps is merely following the money smell. Nothing more or less. Whatever sport will give him the greatest chance to make $ is the one he's "in love with" at that moment. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I pay no attention to athletes who say they're choosing one over the other for the love. It's more for the opportunity to make a living while their body is young and strong.

[GDAWG]

Goodwin drafted by Buffalo Bills in round three.

[GDAWG]

Demps got traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.