If these FOOTBALL players are scared of getting hurt, they may need a new profession. Bucs firing on all cylinders in win over Packers. Ted Ginn Jr.: Pos: WR, Career: 191 G, 42 TD, Dolphins/Panthers/.. 2007-2020, born OH 1985 Ted Ginn Jr needs to realize that after more than a decade of 10+ plus years worth of NFL Wear and tear on his body that he no longer runs a 4.30 40 yard dash anymore. My new favorite Cleveland Browns player Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi will smoke anyone in the NFL in the 40 yd dash. Sign up for the Saints Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In addition, in a 2007 interview with Stack Magazine while discussing his own personal improvement in th… Why do you think nba players take pickup games etc? 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Also rushed 14 times for 98 yards, returned 29 punts for 202 yards and brought back 18 kickoffs for 391 yards (21.7 avg.) Missing significant time over 10k will hurt you for that next deal. “The contract was explicitly clear,” said Will Sarubbi, agent for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jeff Badet, to SportsBusiness Daily. He’s a talker, not a walker. Rodgers floundered under pressure and sent his team into halftime down 28-10. Please check your email for a confirmation. That’s the way it goes with those who are inclined to shoot their mouths off. I remember when Ginn was an Arizona Cardinal he wasn’t even the fastest guy on the team BACK IN 2014 OR 15 whenever it was, both John Brown and Patrick Peterson were both a whole lot faster. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please consider becoming a 12th Warrior, buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. Latest on Chicago Bears wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN “I won’t back down from a challenge one bit. That's a thought that excites Saints coach Sean Payton. Ginn has been exposed for the false bravado fraud that he is. Just make it the age 30+ 40 yard dash tournament, its too early for a hamstring injury for a lousy 10k especially for any player who is on a none guaranteed or 1 year deal or contract year. Whatever the case, some of the players who did run are still waiting on their money. May 29, 2019 at 8:52 am chrisdmv says: They haven't received clearance from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to fill the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to partial capacity during the COVID-19 public health crisis, so the Saints are looking into hosting their five remaining home games at LSU's Tiger Stadium. “I hope it is. Or maybe something didn’t feel right about the whole affair, and he chose to back out. Well, that figures, doesn’t it. Not a member? “Jeff was an independent contractor who was promised $25,000 upon arrival, before the event on June 29. Ginn has incredible speed The New Orleans Saints' Ted Ginn Jr. was nowhere to be found when runners gathered for a 40-yard dash tournament, and payments are delayed. BTW, as much as I dislike Goodell I would certainly tune in to see the NFL’s fastest man competition. I would prefer to see that young guy just out of high school that first accepted the challenge whip all the NFL players. Preceding the workout it was reported that a healthy Ginn had been timed as great as 4.28 in individual team drills during his tenure at Ohio State. But when players reported for the big show, which was broadcast live on pay-per-view and attended by about 3,000 spectators, the Saints wideout was nowhere to be seen. So this one may take some time to play out. He’s the next Josh Cribbs. I’m a competitive person. I hope not. After having to bypass the field drills at the 2007 NFL combine and Ohio State's official pro day due to a lingering foot injury suffered in the 2007 BCS Title Game, Ginn reportedly ran between 4.37 and 4.45 in a private workout for NFL Scouts held on April 12, 2007. “When I wrote them they didn’t write me back, so I knew what that was,” Benjamin said. Injury can come at anytime. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! If you’re an athlete you want to play the best, be the best, etc it’s not an ego driving, it’s the same competitive edge that got them to the level they are at. Since he can, I bet they won’t let him into that race. Badet was eliminated in the first round, as was Kamara. The contestants will run parallel 40-yard dashes in a bracket-style competition. Register now! Will Titans' Henry be able to keep up this pace? I don’t know if that’s what’s going on here. I predict that Ginn drops out of the challenge race with a faux hamstring just before the event. That has not been paid as of 5:00 p.m. (July 5). Its running! The event will take place on June 29 with opening round matchups beginning on May 26. $10k and bragging rights. Fresh cotton and other wares at Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. Let them compete, that’s what they live for. Robby Anderson is going to smoke everyone in this competition. A brief text message from event co-founder Charles Stewart shared with SportsBusiness Daily said that “every participant will be paid,” but provided no timetable or specifics on how compensation will be delivered. Saints receiver Ted Ginn said recently that he would race anyone for $10,000, but “anyone” apparently doesn’t include Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin. Peterson had no problem running him down from BEHIND in practice. And it's made superstar Saints running back Alvin Kamara curious. It does not look likely it will be, based on the correspondence we have had.”. Robby Anderson tops Alvin Kamara in the first round of 40 Yards of Gold. Any professional football player taking on this challenge is a certified egomaniac idiot. No one has taken Ginn up on his offer yet, according to the Saints wide receiver. But his comments helped spark a broader discussion about the league’s fleetest of foot, which some entrepreneurs took a step further in the first “40 Yards of Gold” tournament. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. caused a stir early this summer. I would not be surprised if he wins, Scared of getting hurt in a 40 yard dash? Any professional football player taking on this challenge is a certified egomaniac idiot. Another player representative, Florida-based attorney Sean Lindsey, also reported delays in receiving payment. 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Benjamin was asked about Ginn’s challenge and said he tried to take him up on it, and would love to participate in next month’s planned 40-yard dash tournament featuring several NFL players, but when he reached out he never heard back. He was ruled down at the one-yard line, short of scoring a touchdown. What’s the upside? Ted Ginn Jr dodged ’40 … I mean, yes, it can happen, but at this point it sounds like you’d prefer them to be wrapped in bubble wrap during the offseason, Just let Teddy Ginn see the sidelines and no one will beat him there. The classic "Hingle McCringleberry Dance" skit is always worth bringing back, but nothing went Rodgers' way after he evoked it. You don’t know him now, but follow the Browns this year and you will soon know. An OHIO guy who played in Miami and a Miami guy who played in OHIO. Missing significant time over 10k will hurt you for that next deal. Neither Lindsey nor Sarubbi had received the transfer as expected. About a week ago, Ginn boldly claimed himself the fastest receiver in the NFL and offered a standing $10,000 bet for anyone wishing to race him – anytime, anywhere. But problems have popped up in the days since its conclusion. I would LOVE to see Ginn put his money where his mouth is race rookie WR Andy Isabella with his world class speed as a former HS track and field star state champion with Elite 4.31 40 speed. imtoddp says: Here's a list of some of the NFL players who will be competing: A post shared by CBS Sports (@cbssports) on May 23, 2019 at 10:49am PDT. No worries. If you want to get on the field and race, we can race.”. Ted Ginn Jr needs to realize that after more than a decade of 10+ plus years worth of NFL Wear and tear on his body that he no longer runs a 4.30 40 yard dash anymore. May 29, 2019 at 7:38 am Eleven Warriors is where Ohio State fans gather. Like Sarubbi, his client had been given a check with instructions to cash it on July 5, but was later told to shred the check and provide banking information for a wire transfer. Travis will do a “fair catch” when the starters pistol goes off. Each runner signed on to receive an appearance fee, and the event’s winner (San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin) was awarded a $1 million prize. pic.twitter.com/nbqECC5mi2, — David Furones (@DavidFurones_) June 29, 2019. That speaks to the “egomaniac” side of the descriptor. What would be WAY better is for the original “Bet!” counter-offered by high school sprint record-holder Mathew Boling. Former Buckeye linebacker Jerome Baker is also among the list of contestants fans can vote for to appear in the competition. Ginn only wants competition he knows he can beat, real contenders need not apply. If Roger Goodell can make a $ off it take it to the bank that this will happen.