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wpr
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12 years ago

Cornerback James Nixon wasn’t invited to the combine but in his pro day in advance of this year’s draft, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds.

That helped him attract a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals, who then cut him at the end of training camp.

After a workout with the Packers on Monday, he was signed to their practice today.

Why?

Probably because he said he repeated his 40 time of 4.31 seconds during that workout in the Don Hutson Center.

“They were surprised because they said it’s a slow turf,” Nixon said. “So I guess that was good. They were a little surprised by that, but opportunity came knocking, so I had to show up.”

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Zero2Cool
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12 years ago

I wonder who's faster, Sam Shields or James Nixon?

GermanGilbert
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12 years ago

I wonder who's faster, Sam Shields or James Nixon?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Usain Bolt. He couldn't cover my grandma, though. Speed is welcomed, but not everything to be a good corner in the NFL.

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wpr
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12 years ago

I wonder who's faster, Sam Shields or James Nixon?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I was wondering the same.

The Official Unofficial Sub 4.3 Forty Yard Dash List at Gridironstuds.com

21 Sam Shields University of Miami (Packers) 4.25

If they race 10 times I think Shields gets 6 and Nixon 4.

that would be a fun team activity to watch them go head to head once a week on a Mon/Tue.

This was a note below the times on the same gridiron page.

Notes Updated 1/24/11: Foolish me for not updating this sooner with Sam Shield’s 40 time since I witnessed it myself on his pro timing day last spring. While I still had my mouth open from his 11’3″ broad jump where he seemingly got stuck in the air, I watch Shields go out and chew up the first 40 yards like a 6 year old chews up a pack of bubbilicious. He then smoothly coasted through the 2nd twenty and had scouts huddling up like they were calling a play on 4th and 1. There were times all over the place ranging from 4.30 to 4.22 but the one most heard was 4.25 so that’s what I went with.

wpr
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12 years ago

Usain Bolt. He couldn't cover my grandma, though. Speed is welcomed, but not everything to be a good corner in the NFL.

Originally Posted by: GermanGilbert

so very true but it sure helps if you get turned around on the play.

zombieslayer
Registered

12 years ago

Usain Bolt. He couldn't cover my grandma, though. Speed is welcomed, but not everything to be a good corner in the NFL.

Originally Posted by: GermanGilbert

To be fair to Nixon, I couldn't cover Gilbert's Grandma either. I may be faster, but she's got some sick moves.

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wpr
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12 years ago

To be fair to Nixon, I couldn't cover Gilbert's Grandma either. I may be faster, but she's got some sick moves.

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer

brilliant!

POTD!

I gave one to Kevin earlier but you deserve a patch too. just wish it was green and gold.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

12 years ago

Usain Bolt. He couldn't cover my grandma, though. Speed is welcomed, but not everything to be a good corner in the NFL.

Originally Posted by: GermanGilbert

What part of "I wonder who's faster, Sam Shields or James Nixon?" did you not comprehend buddy? I didn't ask about Usain Bolt. What the deuce!!! [duh] [grin1]

Very true, speed is not everything. Remember David Clowney or Chris Johnson (the CB from the Packers who later had an 'ok' career with the Raiders)?

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

12 years ago

brilliant!

POTD!

I gave one to Kevin earlier but you deserve a patch too. just wish it was green and gold.

Originally Posted by: wpr

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wpr
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12 years ago

#10

I.
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Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

good because YOU ARE!!!

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