Comments on: Jeff Demps returning to track http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:53:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: gdbroker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357542 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:05:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357542 Very misleading article. From everything I’ve read this is something he wants to do in the offseason and will be around when training camp rolls around. Non-story unless Bill gets upset that Demps is missing voluntary workouts.

]]> By: lowleadman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357416 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:42:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357416 Won’t the Pats still have his rights if he decides to return or wants to play for another team?

]]> By: ssalexander http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357334 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:35:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357334 to ejaedesign,

Track season does not end may/june. You’re thinking of your high school track days.

If he wanted to run he would probably have a short indoor season most years and then have a long summer track season, most of it in Europe. The rest of the time he would have to be training.

IMO, no way he can do both

]]> By: rajbais http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357209 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:07:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357209 Hope he can make the team next year as well!!!

Best of luck!!!

]]> By: ejaedesign http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357105 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:01:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357105 Very misleading article.

According to ESPN Demps is doing this only as part of his off-season, is committed to playing football.

Track seasons ends around May/June, which is also when the mandatory mini-camp starts.

Demps is not returning to football only – he’ll be participating in track during football’s OFF SEASON.

]]> By: kylecleric http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357100 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:59:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357100 Yay speculation!!

Mike Reiss: “Patriots players under contract are obligated to attend one mandatory minicamp over the offseason, usually held in June. If coach Bill Belichick still wants Demps to be part of the club, that shouldn’t be a big hurdle to overcome.”

]]> By: jebbiesmallz http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357077 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:43:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357077 Bo Jackson would like to have a word with those who think the NFL can’t be a part-time job.

]]> By: kd727 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357045 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:20:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357045 Should’ve signed with Tampa, Jeff! They would’ve actually used you!

]]> By: jf1339 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357040 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:17:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357040 And yet another Florida Gator who isn’t meant for the NFL.

]]> By: descendency http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2357000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:47:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2357000 I think I am on the fence about this one. He could be electric, but he also might be nothing but a KR.

Hopefully it works out for him in whatever he’s going to do, but I really wish he would dedicate himself to football.

]]> By: raiderinva http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356951 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:21:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356951 I would love to see The Raiders sign him because they realize that he is a contributor when he is on the field. Even if he is a specialist, if he improves the team and slides the advantage to his side of the field its a easy decision.

I believe that Al Davis already did this once with Bo Jackson. I believe that Deion Sanders also was a dual athlete and even played a pro baseball and football game in the same day.

]]> By: tothefellowshipofthemiserable http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356942 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:14:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356942 So much for a ir knee injury!

]]> By: crik911 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356864 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:44:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356864 As others have pointed out this kid is a burner on Madden 13! Hard to stop when he gets going, keep in mind most people play the pass when playing Tom Terrific…

]]> By: j0esixpack http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356857 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:42:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356857 Well, you can’t say he’s choosing money over his love of track. If he were all about the money I’d have to guess there’s more in football than track and field.

I can’t remember the last time I heard of a track guy getting a $20 million a year contract

]]> By: tedmurph http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356849 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:38:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356849 Yup, Pats signed Demps as an undrafted free agent and missed. Hope the organization can recover someday.

]]> By: mike5011ad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356844 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:35:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356844 Belichek has never kept just a kick returner, but for years he kept Larry Izzo as a player who only played special teams. Same difference…

]]> By: transam7816 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356833 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:25:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356833 And another miss for the pats

]]> By: dynaco http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356829 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:21:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356829 Doubt his legs can get him out of NE burbs fast enough.

]]> By: turbolove http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356823 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:15:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356823 He probably did it to say screw you patriots after they stuck him on IR when he most likely wasn’t even injured…

]]> By: lambeaufieldwest http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356813 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:12:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356813 I loved using Demps as a slot WR and PR man in Madden.

]]> By: jibzek http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356811 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:12:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356811 Looks like the Patriots will bring back Woody.

They’ll have Bolden, Vereen, Woody, and Ridley. Great combo, just find another guy to return kicks now.

]]> By: nzayir http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356805 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:08:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356805 I doubt he would have made the roster anyways. Belichick has never kept a pure returner so unless he improved as a running back he wouldn’t have had a spot.

But still you gotta respect that he’s (potentially) going to turn down millions of dollars to do what he enjoys more. Hopefully it all works out for him.

]]> By: tedmurph http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356801 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:03:01 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356801 Too bad, he looked dynamic in the limited times they got him in there last preseason. Maybe the work and the rigors of playing in the NFL at his size made discretion the better part of valor. Seems like track was always his first priority anyway.

]]> By: mike5011ad http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356796 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:57:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356796 Somebody still may bring him in as a KR only. Trindon Holiday plays absolutly zero offense or defense, and he’s been able to hold onto a job. Demps has that kind of speed so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a team give him a shot in August.

]]> By: benroethlisberger7 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356788 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:54:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356788 That’s right, go back where you belong, punk.

]]> By: kelvinmchale http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356775 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:47:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356775 He’s scared.

]]> By: teehov843 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/jeff-demps-returning-to-track/#comment-2356771 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:44:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1773549#comment-2356771 Well, there goes my most dangerous weapon in Madden. Dang!

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