Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The OTHER NFL Combine

So everyone is, for whatever reason, enamored with the NFL combine right now as they watch to see who their teams are going to draft in a few months. With zero pads and zero defense, I don't think the combine is a true representation of what the NFL is going to be for these kids but, whatever. I've decided to take a look at the OTHER NFL Combine, the NBA, and try to correlate who in the NBA would also be able to handle Sunday afternoons on the gridiron. Now I am sure others will have opinions on this, and they are welcome to share, but this is my edition of NBA players in the NFL.

QB- Kevin Love (NFL Equivalent- Joe Flacco)
If anyone has seen Kevin Love play over his career, you know he is a master of the outlet pass as seen here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99iT6DQj6Zo

This guy is country strong and makes full-court passes on a dime to his teammates with little to know effort. Imagine what he could do with a 7 step drop to a streaking Calvin Johnons!
Backup- Chris Paul.

RB-Kyle Lowry (NFL Equivalent- MJD..in his prime)
Lowry has the thick build of an NFL bruising running back. With his quickness and his strength, he would be sure to break some tackles running behind almost any offensive line.
Backup- Marcus Smart



WR1- DeAndre Jordan (NFL Equivalent Calvin Johnson)
This guy is a FREAK athlete! His ability to go get literally anything, it wont matter if it's Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler or Mark Sanchez.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIDS3q3F0H4 ...DAMN!


WR2- Leandro Barbosa (NFL Equivalent Antonio Brown)
The Brazilian Blurr as he is called, is one of the fastest guys in the NBA. His ability to get past the defense would be a benefit to any QB looking to get a quick 6 points.

WR3- Jimmy Butler (NFL Equivalent Anquan Boldin)
One of the more physical perimeter players in the NBA, Butler has a knack for not only creating contact, but having the ability to take a hit as well. Leading the league in minutes played, he surely has the stamina to make those crossing routes and big 3rd down catches.



WR4- Steph Curry( NFL Equivalent Wes Welker)
If anyone didn't see Curry's play this past Sunday...WOW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NudiJUlxb10

With moves like that, he would be able to get open against any type of defense...and shown in the clip, he will finish the play!

TE- Lebron James (NFL Equivalent...None)
There is no NFL Equivalent to Lebron, lets be honest, he could probably strap on shoulder pads and go play on Sundays right now if he wanted. He could probably make Gronk look human.

So obviously I went with a spread formation here with 4 wide receivers, but they don't all have to play at the same time. I would welcome others to see where I was on to something, and where I could be way off. Tune in soon for the defensive side of the ball!


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  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Lebron James would get bullied so hard in the NFL, he'd be out before training camp even broke. The better analogy for Bron Bron here is:

    Lebron James = Jonathan Martin --> Lacks the thick skin to take locker room banter from a guy like Richie Incognito, most likely target = his horrendous hairline.

    Trust me, from a guy with hairline issues, you can't be as self conscious Lebron and last a minute in an NFL locker room.

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  2. MVLinATLMarch 10, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    I gotta go Steve Nash for FG kicker

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Only argument from me is Curry. One hitstick on him and someone better hope his twin brother at state farm handles personal injury claims cause hes going to need it. Im a BIG fan of the fullback though so I'll replace him not with a receiver type but with a FB so give me David West. Other than that, love the squad. Cant wait to hear the defensive side of the ball.

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