Could Westbrook play in the NFL? Pro Soccer?

[JerrySeinfeld]

I could see him as a free safety in the NFL, he'd probably get drafted if he declared.

I could also see him playing defense in a pro soccer league if he started practicing it.

Best athlete in all of sports right now?

[navy]

You're looking at combine numbers and not football skills. Would be a terrible GM.

That doesnt mean Westbrook would suck, we just dont know.

[StephHamann]

Never saw a Ninja Turtle play soccer, doubt it would work

[LeJohn Janes]

Soccer?

We could never know without seeing him with a ball at his feet.

[JerrySeinfeld]

You're looking at combine numbers and not football skills. Would be a terrible GM.

That doesnt mean Westbrook would suck, we just dont know.

looking at his makeup, and build.... long arms, elite athleticism,6'4, strong like a bulll, the tenacity.... shi he'd be a lockdown CB.

[Budadiiii]

His measurables aren't off the chart. There are better raw athletes but I don't think there's anyone with his mixture of high motor and athleticism.

And he doesn't fatigue. For someone as explosive as him, and for someone who hustles as much as he does, I have never seen him visibly fatigued. His endurance is the most underlooked thing about his athleticism. He's simply a mental and physical freak. He could excel in MANY other sports. He wasn't born to play basketball but he willed himself to do it. He could easily have been a better football or rugby or soccer player. Anything he chose he could have been elite at.

[JT123]

I could see him as a free safety in the NFL, he'd probably get drafted if he declared.

I could also see him playing defense in a pro soccer league if he started practicing it.

Best athlete in all of sports right now?
Did your russwest0 account really get perma banned? Watching you post from this account just isn't the same.

[JerrySeinfeld]

His measurables aren't off the chart. There are better raw athletes but I don't think there's anyone with his mixture of high motor and athleticism.

And he doesn't fatigue. For someone as explosive as him, and for someone who hustles as much as he does, I have never seen him visibly fatigued. His endurance is the most underlooked thing about his athleticism. He's simply a mental and physical freak. He could excel in MANY other sports. He wasn't born to play basketball but he willed himself to do it. He could easily have been a better football or rugby or soccer player. Anything he chose he could have been elite at.

isn't he actually left handed too?

that work ethic, to develop a right handed jumper...

[christian1923]

looking at his makeup, and build.... long arms, elite athleticism,6'4, strong like a bulll, the tenacity.... shi he'd be a lockdown CB.
Being a shutdown corner is mostly about footwork and good hips. Nothing you mentioned lol

[blablabla]

Soccer? to even attempt playing pro soccer you need exceptional skill on the ball

[navy]

Being a shutdown corner is mostly about footwork and good hips. Nothing you mentioned lol
Dont forget good timing and iq.

When you get to the nfl level you are looking at the elite. It's not enough to be a great athlete. He could play high school or college and i wouldnt question it. NFL? I need to see it

[Joyner82reload]

He would get destroyed in soccer, get real. Football? He could play RB at the collegiate level for sure, idk about NFL. Then again NFL RB is the least skilled position in all of professional sports, it's primarily nothing but raw athleticism.

[Genaro]

American football yes since that game is all about athleticism but English football is about skills, skills that you can only develop playing since you're a kid. We would have to see what level his foot ability is and he should practice since little.

[navy]

Soccer? to even attempt playing pro soccer you need exceptional skill on the ball
That statement was so ridiculous, I didnt even question it.

[Nowitness]

What the hell is a pro soccer player.

You simply mean a football player?

[Budadiiii]

isn't he actually left handed too?

that work ethic, to develop a right handed jumper...
I know. He amazes me every day. 4.0 GPA.

Just a mental and physical freak of nature. I admire him from a distance but I keep my girl from getting too attached.

[DaSeba5]

He would get destroyed in soccer, get real. Football? He could play RB at the collegiate level for sure, idk about NFL. Then again NFL RB is the least skilled position in all of professional sports, it's primarily nothing but raw athleticism.

This, unless he has some amazing soccer skills that nobody knows about.

[navy]

He would get destroyed in soccer, get real. Football? He could play RB at the collegiate level for sure, idk about NFL. Then again NFL RB is the least skilled position in all of professional sports, it's primarily nothing but raw athleticism.
That's not true. Otherwise players like Trent Richardson would be good.

[JerrySeinfeld]

What the hell is a pro soccer player.

You simply mean a football player?

im speaking american dumbass

[qrich]

He could make it in the NFL with a bit more HGH.

Soccer though, he'd have to work for a few years to get the foot-eye coordination

[Joyner82reload]

That's not true. Otherwise players like Trent Richardson would be good.

Trent Richardson is in the NFL....:facepalm

Also Richardson problem seems to be that he's a pu$$y that refuses to run as hard as possible. I don't think that would be an issue with Westbrook's style of reckless abandon. However Westbrook would need to weight train for about a year to get in condition for playing NFL RB, he's too lean as is. Also he would probably get injured every few games.

[Budadiiii]

American football yes since that game is all about athleticism but English football is about skills, skills that you can only develop playing since you're a kid. We would have to see what level his foot ability is and he should practice since little.
If he dedicated himself to soccer like he did basketball... he'd be elite.

Go back and watch his high school footage. He had no "skill".... he has willed himself to being a skilled basketball player like he could do with any other sport. Stop underestimating him, he'll just prove you wrong.

[JerrySeinfeld]

Wait, Westbrook at RB?

6'4, 200 pd RB holy **** the guy should try to do both, I'd take him in denver

[navy]

Trent Richardson is in the NFL....:facepalm
Barely.

He's not good, which is my point.

[LeJohn Janes]

If he dedicated himself to soccer like he did basketball... he'd be elite.

Go back and watch his high school footage. He had no "skill".... he has willed himself to being a skilled basketball player like he could do with any other sport. Stop underestimating him, he'll just prove you wrong.
How is he going to prove him wrong about being a soccer player?

:biggums:

[Budadiiii]

Barely.

He's not good, which is my point.
Westbrook is on a completely different level mentally. Guys like Westbrook don't fail. He would be elite at anything he set his mind to, period.

[christian1923]

Trent Richardson is in the NFL....:facepalm

Also Richardson problem seems to be that he's a pu$$y that refuses to run as hard as possible. I don't think that would be an issue with Westbrook's style of reckless abandon. However Westbrook would need to weight train for about a year to get in condition for playing NFL RB, he's too lean as is. Also he would probably get injured every few games.
He won't be on the field if he can't block

[DaSeba5]

Westbrook has a high motor and terrific athleticism. He would be a good football player IMO.

[Budadiiii]

How is he going to prove him wrong about being a soccer player?

:biggums:
I'm just saying in general he will prove you wrong.

We'll never know how good of a soccer player he would be. That sport isn't the best example, because there does need to be a natural foot-eye coordination, or whatever.

You don't think he could be a valuable athlete on a soccer team though? As a defender at the least? Don't know much about the sport.

[christian1923]

Westbrook is on a completely different level mentally. Guys like Westbrook don't fail. He would be elite at anything he set his mind to, period.
With years and years of training

[Genaro]

If he dedicated himself to soccer like he did basketball... he'd be elite.

Go back and watch his high school footage. He had no "skill".... he has willed himself to being a skilled basketball player like he could do with any other sport. Stop underestimating him, he'll just prove you wrong.
First of all I'm not underestimating WB, he's one of my fav players ok?
I was purely talking about soccer. It's way harder to have skills using your feet than using your hands.

Ok, he wasn't very skillful in the HS and practiced hard but he was practicing BB since he was a kid, it's different. What I said is: If he was to become a soccer player he should've practiced since he was a kid.

[Joyner82reload]

He won't be on the field if he can't block

Blocking out of the backfield is about knowing schemes and putting in effort. I'm assuming Westbrook should have no problem with either seeing as he's the PG of an NBA team(responsible for running plays) and the hardest worker in the NBA.

Injuries would be his biggest problem. Idk how his frame would hold an additional 30 pounds, which he would need for the NFL, and his balls to the wall style would probably get him hurt often at RB.

[Budadiiii]

First of all I'm not underestimating WB, he's one of my fav players ok?
I was purely talking about soccer. It's way harder to have skills using your feet than using your hands.

Ok, he wasn't very skillful in the HS and practiced hard but he was practicing BB since he was a kid, it's different. What I said is: If he was to become a soccer player he should've practiced since he was a kid.
I said if he dedicated himself to soccer like he did basketball, he'd be elite. I meant if soccer was the sport he grew up loving and playing, then I think he'd be a pro, because he's an elite athlete with an elite mindset and work ethic.

[christian1923]

Blocking out of the backfield is about knowing schemes and putting in effort. I'm assuming Westbrook should have no problem with either seeing as he's the PG of an NBA team(responsible for running plays) and the hardest worker in the NBA.

Injuries would be his biggest problem. Idk how his frame would hold an additional 30 pounds, which he would need for the NFL, and his balls to the wall style would probably get him hurt often at RB.
Dude he couldn't be a running back at this point in his life, He would get wrecked

[LeJohn Janes]

I'm just saying in general he will prove you wrong.

We'll never know how good of a soccer player he would be. That sport isn't the best example, because there does need to be a natural foot-eye coordination, or whatever.

You don't think he could be a valuable athlete on a soccer team though? As a defender at the least? Don't know much about the sport.
As a defender, almost certainly not.

It's probably the position least reliant on sheer athleticism, and is more about positional play.

Maybe, for a terrible team if he trained for a long time he could get a game on the wing, just sprinting and crossing the ball but I doubt it. The whole game is nearly all about skill and game IQ.

Just look at Messi, arguably the greatest player ever. Not exactly a freak athlete.

[Budadiiii]

As a defender, almost certainly not.

It's probably the position least reliant on sheer athleticism, and is more about positional play.

Maybe, for a terrible team if he trained for a long time he could get a game on the wing, just sprinting and crossing the ball but I doubt it. The whole game is nearly all about skill and game IQ.

Just look at Messi, arguably the greatest player ever. Not exactly a freak athlete.
Thanks. I'll do some more research and maybe watch some more soccer. I only watch during the World Cup. I do know it's a skill driven sport, which is why you need a natural gift and passion for it to be great

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the best mixture of skill/athleticism the sport has seen?

[FKAri]

Westbrook is on a completely different level mentally. Guys like Westbrook don't fail. He would be elite at anything he set his mind to, period.

lmao.

Who was that Lebrontard who said Lebron could be elite at chess if he put his mind to it because that's how strong willed and intelligent he is :lol

[LeJohn Janes]

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the best mixture of skill/athleticism the sport has seen?
I would say so, yes.

In fact, I can't think off the top of my head of another player that's ever been like him athletically.

There is an interesting documentary on youtube about him called Cristiano Ronaldo - Tested To The Limit, where the do loads of tests on his athleticism and deduce that he can jump higher than the average NBA player and all that kind of stuff.

Guy is incredible athletically, but it would mean absolutely nothing without his skill.

[buddha]

westbrook could play WR or DB. don't know how he would be in soccer, foot coordination is different than hand.

[christian1923]

westbrook could play WR or DB. don't know how he would be in soccer, foot coordination is different than hand.
WR and DB at the NFL level, Are mostly about foot coordination too

[Andrei89]

"Soccer" , lol no.

However give somebody like Thiago Silva ( who is already athletic centre back) the body and athleticism of Westbrook and you have the GOAT defender in the making.

[ThunderKat]

WR/DB I would imagine. He is tenacious and athletic enough to do it. He made the right choice, though.

NBA players get paid more without the contact of football, which almost certainly leads to more years playing. I think there are a lot of athletes that could have played another sport and he is one of them.

[deja vu]

Well if he started training for soccer at a very young age, he might be good. Or he could be bad. Basketball is the perfect sport for him.

Soccer defending is a skill too and it's not enough to be tall and athletic. Timing and anticipation are more important, and of course, mental concentration.

[KNOW1EDGE]

Football, yes.

Soccer, absolutely not.

[oarabbus]

Football, yes.

Soccer, absolutely not.


This. Westbrook could be a beast at a couple positions: WR, DB, Safety... maybe QB.

You're straight ****ing retarded if you think he could be a pro soccer player

[andremiller07]

In Soccer maybe as Goalie he would be fairly insane imo if he practiced.

[swagga]

lol soccer :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
he won't amount to shit there, lacking composure in a 0-0 1 goal wins it all sport is a huge detriment.

[oarabbus]

lol soccer :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
he won't amount to shit there, lacking composure in a 0-0 1 goal wins it all sport is a huge detriment.


http://www.badassoftheweek.com/zidane-big.gif



But yeah, no chance in hell Westbrook can play pro soccer. You have to have a really embarrassingly poor understanding of the sport to feel that way. Could Westbrook come off the bench for a D1 team? That's a much better question.

[swagga]

In Soccer maybe as Goalie he would be fairly insane imo if he practiced.

no. goalies don't have to super athletes.
critical goalie qualities:
positioning, great fundamentals -> lol
quick reflexes -> westbrook has it
amazing knowledge of the offensive player's choices, anticipation -> lol
discipline to NEVER gamble and play it safe -> lol
extreme composure -> lol
desire to watch alot of tape -> lol

not the best fit imo.

[swagga]

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/zidane-big.gif



But yeah, no chance in hell Westbrook can play pro soccer. You have to have a really embarrassingly poor understanding of the sport to feel that way. Could Westbrook come off the bench for a D1 team? That's a much better question.

:rolleyes:
because zidane ALWAYS lacked composure when he basically dragged that france squad to the finals, or when he won the world cup in 98 or in his other 783485443 trophies. Everybody flips out sometimes (he had a bit of history), but his career is defined by an amazing clarity&quality of play and beautiful understanding of the game, a true team-first artist tbh. His impact goes wayyy beyond stats, only xavi came close as a deep playmaker. Ronaldo can't hold his jock tbh, just a me-first media boy.

[Badazzwriter]

hes a great athlete why not? but "Soccer" takes a lot more skill than some people think, and endurance .

[Badazzwriter]

:rolleyes:
. Ronaldo can't hold his jock tbh, just a me-first media boy.
What Ronaldo??

[swagga]

What Ronaldo??

this one can't hold zidane's jock.
the other one was much better, but still inferior from an impact pov.

[Badazzwriter]

this one can't hold zidane's jock.
the other one was much better, but still inferior from an impact pov.
Im guessing cristiano? Ronaldo from brazil was once one of the most unstoppable players ever, fast, strong, ridiculous dribbling skills, but until he developed hypothyroidism

[oarabbus]

:rolleyes:
because zidane ALWAYS lacked composure when he basically dragged that france squad to the finals, or when he won the world cup in 98 or in his other 783485443 trophies. Everybody flips out sometimes (he had a bit of history), but his career is defined by an amazing clarity&quality of play and beautiful understanding of the game, a true team-first artist tbh. His impact goes wayyy beyond stats, only xavi came close as a deep playmaker. Ronaldo can't hold his jock tbh, just a me-first media boy.


He's one of the greatest, I'm just saying passionate/hot headed players who can lose composure exist in every sport.

Seriously though, Westbrook couldn't play in MLS if he devoted the rest of his life to it, much less an actual good Pro soccer league. He has basically as much chance as making it to the US Open or Wimbledon.

Could Westbrook start for a D1 soccer team (say UCLA or Stanford) if he trained? Much better question.

[SugarHill]

He's one of the greatest, I'm just saying passionate/hot headed players who can lose composure exist in every sport.

Seriously though, Westbrook couldn't play in MLS if he devoted the rest of his life to it, much less an actual good Pro soccer league. He has basically as much chance as making it to the US Open or Wimbledon.

Could Westbrook start for a D1 soccer team (say UCLA or Stanford) if he trained? Much better question.
no :biggums:

[oarabbus]

no :biggums:


I guess it was barely a better question :cheers:


Exactly, that illustrates how dumb it is that some posters think he could be a pro.

If Westbrook could be a pro soccer player, Roger Federer could be an MLB pitcher and Michael Phelps could be in the NBA :hammerhead:

[deja vu]

Why would Westbrook want to die early though? American football is an extremely dangerous sport.

[SugarHill]

I guess it was barely a better question :cheers:


Exactly, that illustrates how dumb it is that some posters think he could be a pro.

If Westbrook could be a pro soccer player, Roger Federer could be an MLB pitcher and Michael Phelps could be in the NBA :hammerhead:
Didn't Usain Bolt want to be a pro? He had tryouts with Man U, which is obviously for publicity and good fun but he loved the sport growing up and has passion for it and actually has some experience with it. Even he got laughed out.

[buddha]

WR and DB at the NFL level, Are mostly about foot coordination too

what

are you really trying to compare running and cutting to playing soccer?

football is more about athleticism where as soccer is more skill. you don't have to have special foot coordination to play WR or DB you just need to be big, fast and flexible, all of which Westbrook is.

[dannywpt]

this one can't hold zidane's jock.
the other one was much better, but still inferior from an impact pov.

Let's be real, the brazilian Ronaldo was one of the greatest players ever, maybe the greatest pure striker of all time.

But C. Ronaldo is absolutely shattering every record there ever was right now. He is averaging over a goal per game since he came to Spain in '09. Messi and C. Ronaldo are already right up there with the greatest to ever play the game, long before their careers are over.

The only thing Brazilian Ronaldo beats C. Ronaldo in is his national team/World Cup success.

Don't let nostalgia get the better of you

[SpanishACB]

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the best mixture of skill/athleticism the sport has seen?

No.

He's extremly lacking in the skills department, regardless of how much he show boats.

He's an incredible athlete with great work ethic, and a great football player. He's very Kobesque. He scores alot, but takes twice the amount of shots any other big name takes.

But there's been and there are players with much more skill on and off the ball.

[SpanishACB]

Didn't Usain Bolt want to be a pro? He had tryouts with Man U, which is obviously for publicity and good fun but he loved the sport growing up and has passion for it and actually has some experience with it. Even he got laughed out.

he's got a point though

some super elite sportsmen could have made a career in different sports.

Nadal and Schumacher could have easily played soccer for money per example, but then again, they grew up playing it.

[dannywpt]

he's got a point though

some super elite sportsmen could have made a career in different sports.

Nadal and Schumacher could have easily played soccer for money per example, but then again, they grew up playing it.

Peak 30-yr old Schumacher used to play local 4th division team in Norway when he was on vacation. Pretty cool for a F1 driver but he could hardly go pro, even if he focused on soccer his entire life.

[swagga]

Let's be real, the brazilian Ronaldo was one of the greatest players ever, maybe the greatest pure striker of all time.

But C. Ronaldo is absolutely shattering every record there ever was right now. He is averaging over a goal per game since he came to Spain in '09. Messi and C. Ronaldo are already right up there with the greatest to ever play the game, long before their careers are over.

The only thing Brazilian Ronaldo beats C. Ronaldo in is his national team/World Cup success.

Don't let nostalgia get the better of you

football records are some of the most deceiving things you'll see. Penaldo scores in tons against sub par competition. When it matters most (champions league big stages, world cups) he sucked alot and is a major crybaby. He doesn't create too much for his team and he chucks likes MAD inflating his stats alot. He plays for himself first and the team second and he is also a huge crybaby with the mental strength of a drunk teenage girl.He was helped alot by playing on stack teams all his life.

Old ronaldo has 2 world cups and another wc finals, plus champs league, and the rest of the silverware. Much more of a team player, much more intelligent and creative. If we'd have a fg% or ts% in football the difference would be staggering in brazil ronaldo's favor. His combination of top speed/explosiveness/skill probably makes him the most unguardable 1v1 player in history (seen peak maradona/messi/baggio/penaldo/ronaldinho etc live).... even peak ronaldinho wasn't as efficient 1v1.

No nostalgia.

[swagga]

he's got a point though

some super elite sportsmen could have made a career in different sports.

Nadal and Schumacher could have easily played soccer for money per example, but then again, they grew up playing it.

though nowhere close to big of money.

[swagga]

No.

He's extremly lacking in the skills department, regardless of how much he show boats.

He's an incredible athlete with great work ethic, and a great football player. He's very Kobesque. He scores alot, but takes twice the amount of shots any other big name takes.

But there's been and there are players with much more skill on and off the ball.

+1 for truth.
bold made me rolf, I always thinked the same thing about him :roll: chuker :lol

[Richesly]

His measurables aren't off the chart. There are better raw athletes but I don't think there's anyone with his mixture of high motor and athleticism.

And he doesn't fatigue. For someone as explosive as him, and for someone who hustles as much as he does, I have never seen him visibly fatigued. His endurance is the most underlooked thing about his athleticism. He's simply a mental and physical freak. He could excel in MANY other sports. He wasn't born to play basketball but he willed himself to do it. He could easily have been a better football or rugby or soccer player. Anything he chose he could have been elite at.

As someone who played both football and high school, I can tell you that football is way more tiring than basketball.

I was nowhere as good at football as I was basketball, though. And wasn't really interested in playing it. I really only did it to stay in shape because I can't get myself to workout alone or go to some local gym.

However, I had to work really hard to be good at basketball. I worked as hard as anyone on the team, and because of that I started. I was really an offensive liability though, I averaged about 5-7 ppg and all of them were backdoor cuts.

Where as Westbrook is a natural athlete and probably could be a good football player.

[LeJohn Janes]

Old ronaldo has 2 world cups and another wc finals, plus champs league, and the rest of the silverware.
I love Real Ronaldo, but he never won the Champions League and apart from the 2 world cups, he didn't really win THAT much for a player of his calibre.

For what it is worth, I don't really like CRon at all, his on and off field tantrums are absolutely embarrassing at times. However, comparing him to a basketball equivalent of a 'chucker' is way over the top. Yes, he shoots a lot but that's because he has a proven record of being absolutely brilliant at doing so. It's also because he can create space for a shot with absolute ease. It's also not as if he is costing his team by being selfish, he is doing this while winning major trophies year in, year out.

For me, he will never be as good as Messi, partly for the reasons you outline and partly because he just doesn't have the same skill and never will have. However, it's silly to diminish his achievements and comparing his stats to basketball is just silly.

[Mass Debator]

He'd be a blitzing linebacker or defensive end.

[Jud]

He could definitely play in the NFL. Not sure about soccer

[hawksdogsbraves]

Westbrook would be a beast of a TE. Probably the best in the league. His athleticism makes receiving TE's like Jimmy Graham or Julius Thomas look like absolute jokes.

I'm sure he could also be a monster of a DE or OLB in a 3-4 if he bulked up a little.

[FKAri]

lol @ the Kobe to CRonaldo comparisons. Spot on :lol

[christian1923]

Westbrook would be a beast of a TE. Probably the best in the league. His athleticism makes receiving TE's like Jimmy Graham or Julius Thomas look like absolute jokes.

I'm sure he could also be a monster of a DE or OLB in a 3-4 if he bulked up a little.
line backer :roll: Defensive end :roll:

[hawksdogsbraves]

line backer :roll: Defensive end :roll:

Yeah he'd probably have to put on 50 pounds to do that, better stick to TE

[christian1923]

Yeah he'd probably have to put on 50 pounds to do that, better stick to TE
He'd need to gain 50 pounds to play TE. QB or WR make the most sense for his body type.

[oarabbus]

He'd need to gain 50 pounds to play TE. QB or WR make the most sense for his body type.


He could also be a safety, like a smaller Chancellor.

[Joyner82reload]

Westbrook would be a beast of a TE. Probably the best in the league. His athleticism makes receiving TE's like Jimmy Graham or Julius Thomas look like absolute jokes.

I'm sure he could also be a monster of a DE or OLB in a 3-4 if he bulked up a little.

LMFAO @ DE OR OLB. He has a better chance at pro soccer than he does at becoming an OLB

[ThickassGlasses]

Yeah he'd probably have to put on 50 pounds to do that, better stick to TE

He'd be a baby TE too.... :biggums: