Jumpin Johnies Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 LENDALE SIMPLY OUT OF SHAPE? Although the decision of USC running back LenDale White to not work out on Sunday is being attributed to a hamstring pull suffered at the scouting combine, we're hearing that White simply has not been diligent about working out -- and consequently was not in shape. Even if White has a bad hammy, managing only 15 reps in the 225-pound bench press does little to cement the notion that LenDale is a power back, and it further suggests that he's allowed himself to get puffy at a time when his ultimate draft position (and the financial windfall that goes along with it) is riding on his ability to post competitive numbers. "They will be yakking about me on draft day," White said. "I'll be the man." As to White's claim that he pulled a hammy in Indy, we'd sure like to know when he did it. He didn't run the 40 there, so it must have come from one of the other drills. And we wonder whether the tape of his performance at the combine corroborates White's claim. Amazingly, White's uncle told the Denver Post that LenDale re-injured the hamstring while performing the bench-press drill on Sunday. At this point, it's still unclear whether White will run at all before the draft. His uncle says a private workout will be held the weekend before the draft. We've heard, however, that White was telling others on Sunday that he has no intention of running before the April 29 draft. "If you're a team, how do you take a running back who doesn't run a 40-yard dash?" Texans G.M. Charley Casserly said, according to the Los Angeles Times. "At some point, you've got to find out how fast somebody is." Folks, this guy has "turd" written all over him, in our view. So we guess it's time for the equipment manager in Denver to start getting his jersey ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 That's a shame. In the USC-Texas game at least, he honestly looked like the more NFL-ready back of the two. Bush was flashy, but White looked like a more reliable pounder. If he did indeed choose this one time in his life to sit on the couch and chug milkshakes, what a f'n doofus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Look for Maroney to pass him up in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Look for Maroney to pass him up in the draft. 1400535[/snapback] And DeAngelo Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 And DeAngelo Williams 1400560[/snapback] and addai. and calhoun. ok, maybe not...but if he doesn't show he's in decent shape (or more importantly, if he doesn't show the committment to be in great shape) before the draft, i think he might just fall out of the first round. and to think people were talking about him being a top 10 pick. talk about costing yourself $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Amazingly, White's uncle told the Denver Post that LenDale re-injured the hamstring while performing the bench-press drill on Sunday. At this point, it's still unclear whether White will run at all before the draft. His uncle says a private workout will be held the weekend before the draft. We've heard, however, that White was telling others on Sunday that he has no intention of running before the April 29 draft. 1400447[/snapback] Is his uncle his agent? Is it just me, or are we hearing more and more from family members lately on the status, contract wants, etc of players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 That's a shame. In the USC-Texas game at least, he honestly looked like the more NFL-ready back of the two. Bush was flashy, but White looked like a more reliable pounder. If he did indeed choose this one time in his life to sit on the couch and chug milkshakes, what a f'n doofus. 1400514[/snapback] I read a quote from him the other day...Not sure where, but it said something along the lines of (him saying this) him being the only pounding runner in the draft that is worthy of a 1st round pick, so theyre gonna "have" to draft him if they want that style runner. If you ask me, after reading that quote, I thought he was a bit too arrogant. He might be a good runner, but he hasnt faced a Ray Lewis type player. Ill see if I can find the link. I think it was on CNNSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 re-injured his hammy doing bench presses!!!???? ...........ok. (cream puff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Man, what a time to take some time off. I would think he'd be working his hindquarter off to max these numbers. If he doesn't run, it will be interesting to see where he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramhock Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 What's the difference? A few of them can back up their attitude. He chills now, goes 1500/12, then holds out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leper65 Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I think he's a lazy fatherless male, but on the NFL Network they said he still weighed in yesterday less than what he played at in the Rose Bowl. He did OK in that game if I remember right. Anyways, yeah he's slipping in the draft, but I bet he'll be productive in the NFL. Eddie George like career... not long, 240 Lb RB's don't seem to last too long in the NFL. He put up too many numbers in college to be a total bust...F*&king Colts will draft him and he'll be a stud for the next 10 years with my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 After seeing White at the NFL Combine, one NFL general manager said, "The guy needed a bra, it was ridiculous. You come to the combine looking like that and you want to be a first-round pick? Come on. The guy had obviously been doing nothing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 WHITE LIES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 WHITE LIES 1405920[/snapback] so maybe there is a team, or teams, that doesn't care if he's out of shape. maybe a team in the 20s told him they'll draft him for sure. why wouldn't lendale himself want to bust ass to get drafted even higher? maybe it doesn't worry every NFL scout/GM, but i'm sure it worries many. it would worry me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 so maybe there is a team, or teams, that doesn't care if he's out of shape. maybe a team in the 20s told him they'll draft him for sure. why wouldn't lendale himself want to bust ass to get drafted even higher? maybe it doesn't worry every NFL scout/GM, but i'm sure it worries many. it would worry me. 1406742[/snapback] It would worry me also, there is a chance he's not as out of shape as he appears. He may have it planned if he has already spoken to a team he wants to play for. There just may be a method to his madness. Maybe playing for a good team is worth more to him than money right away, it could even pay off for him in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I think he's been purposely sandbagging it, and has a plan to be drafted later in the draft by a team he wants to go to----maybe Denver at 22? Going to be interesting how this plays out. If Denver does draft him and he turns out to be another turd like Clarrett, does Shanny cut him? How do you cut a 1st round pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I believe it was Kiper that had Lendale White slipping all the way to the Steelers in the 1st round. Though I highly doubt he slips that far, I think he would fit their offense perfectly and provide a solid 1-2 punch with Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I believe it was Kiper that had Lendale White slipping all the way to the Steelers in the 1st round. Though I highly doubt he slips that far, I think he would fit their offense perfectly and provide a solid 1-2 punch with Parker. 1408551[/snapback] Sounds like someone is already missing the Bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Sounds like someone is already missing the Bus. 1408568[/snapback] No doubt about it. Those who think Bettis won't be missed are fooling himself. First, he was a leader in the locker room. Also, we have been spoiled over the years on 3rd & 4th and 1's, as well as, goal line carries. He isn't going to be easy to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 No doubt about it. Those who think Bettis won't be missed are fooling himself. First, he was a leader in the locker room. Also, we have been spoiled over the years on 3rd & 4th and 1's, as well as, goal line carries. He isn't going to be easy to replace. 1408571[/snapback] There might be 5 players TOTAL that could replace him...all time. He will definitely be missed, both as a player and a person off the feild. Im not a Stelers fan and ILL miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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