Quite naturally, with all this business about the NFL lockout frustrating football fans, it is time to wildly speculate about which NFL players should sign some UFC contracts.
If 49-year-old Herschel Walker can compete in professional MMA, so can current NFL players.
Matt Mitrione and Brendan Schaub are living proof that top football players can successfully transition into elite MMA.
As everyone knows, NFL players are top of the food chain natural athletes. With some proper training, practically any NFL player could find some success in the cage.
Think about how some NFL skills would translate into mixed martial arts.
Can you imagine the arm-velocity of an NFL quarterback?
The will power, resolve and tenacity of a league leading rusher?
The instincts and reaction time of a Pro Bowl safety?
The power of a linebacker?
It’s practically mutant league cage-fighting. Hugh Jackman is already about to release a movie about robot boxing, so let’s do this thing.
These are the top 20 NFL players who should sign with the UFC.
Warning: Some of these men are realistic suggestions if they have the commitment. However, this article is done in fun. Please do not go pulling a Johnnie Morton.