Jeff Samardzija should HAVE played football

Tyler Durden · 04-05-2011, 05:10 PM

....he's sucks at baseball

7.53 ERA in 2009, 8.38 ERA in 2010, now 9.00 ERA in 2011. Early I know, but jeez, he's bad.

JetBidi · 04-05-2011, 05:17 PM

I was wondering why he chose baseball, he was a pretty damn good receiver?

Probably the big $$ potential for a baseball pitcher.

Phoenixx · 04-05-2011, 05:22 PM

should HAVE ;)

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 04-05-2011, 05:42 PM

[QUOTE=Tyler Durden;3994640]....he's sucks at baseball

7.53 ERA in 2009, 8.38 ERA in 2010, now 9.00 ERA in 2011. Early I know, but jeez, he's bad.[/QUOTE]

He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.

SDJETS · 04-05-2011, 05:44 PM

[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]

+1. Plus, nothing says he would have been any good as a pro receiver either

TerminatorJet · 04-05-2011, 05:47 PM

I was saying years ago he should have played football or at least try to be the latest two sport athlete like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders were back in the day. From a financial perspective choosing MLB was a no-brainer. Longer career, way less dangerous and potential to earn way more money. However he could have been a decent slot receiver in the NFL which is better than what he is right now in baseball.

FF2® · 04-05-2011, 05:48 PM

[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]

this

TerminatorJet · 04-05-2011, 05:48 PM

[QUOTE=SDJETS;3994667]+1. Plus, nothing says he would have been any good as a pro receiver either[/QUOTE]

Szamardzija is slow by NFL WR standards but he has the size and skill set to be a decent slot receiver in the NFL or at least he did 4 years ago when he was at Notre Dame. Who knows how he has conditioned himself in the last several years he's probably become as unatheletic as most MLB relief pitchers are.

EM31 · 04-05-2011, 06:18 PM

[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]
Vernon Gholston figured out how to snag four times that amount and he also did
not risk sustaining head trauma or paralysis on a weekly basis :yes:

Just sayin'

Paradis · 04-05-2011, 06:20 PM

It's funny you bring this up, i was just thinking about ol' Jeffy the other day wondering WTF

Ernie · 04-05-2011, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]

Great points. Making headlines and glory is not the ultimate goal, but setting up for your family's future is.

Come Back to NY · 04-05-2011, 06:49 PM

[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis.

He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE]

no doubt about it....same reason Matt Szczur chose baseball over football.....jake locker will eventually try baseball- but for different reasons....

DevsJetsYanks88 · 04-05-2011, 06:57 PM

$10 million and his body doesn't take a beating. He absolutely made the right choice.

C Mart · 04-05-2011, 07:14 PM

[B][SIZE=2]Samardzija believes he will break away from past[/SIZE][/B]

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter 1:37 p.m. CDT, March 26, 2011

[URL]http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0327-cubs-spring-training-chic20110326,0,2844237.story[/URL]

Traitor Jay & the Woodies · 04-05-2011, 10:35 PM

[QUOTE=EM31;3994703]Vernon Gholston figured out how to snag four times that amount and he also did
not risk sustaining head trauma or paralysis on a weekly basis :yes:

Just sayin'[/QUOTE]

Very true. The only head trauma sustained via the Ghost were by Jets fans as they slammed their heads against the wall watching him try to get to the QB.

Much ado about Nothing · 04-06-2011, 01:45 AM

His stuff looks alright this year...I think he's a middle reliever with upside...sucks for the money but hopefully another reason Hendry is gone next year.

ozu · 04-06-2011, 10:59 AM

Dennis Dixon probably should have chosen baseball. The Braves drafted him in the 4th round out of Oregon despite not having played competitively in 4 years.

Mikey Z 6 · 04-06-2011, 05:53 PM

he is healthy, and working on his 3rd year of MLB... **** it... he is WINNING

FijiJet · 04-07-2011, 01:19 AM

[QUOTE=TerminatorJet;3994675]I was saying years ago he should have played football or at least try to be the latest two sport athlete like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders were back in the day. From a financial perspective choosing MLB was a no-brainer. Longer career, way less dangerous and potential to earn way more money. However he could have been a decent slot receiver in the NFL which is better than what he is right now in baseball.[/QUOTE]

Interesting, that would be something though he is content to coast along on the money in MLB

chirorob · 04-07-2011, 09:38 AM

Yeah, if he was playing football he could be making less money, on his 4th concussion, with the possibility of taking a year off.

I hope I can make a bad descion where I only get 10 million dollars.

04-05-2011, 05:10 PM	#1
Tyler Durden Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31,171	Jeff Samardzija should HAVE played football ....he's sucks at baseball 7.53 ERA in 2009, 8.38 ERA in 2010, now 9.00 ERA in 2011. Early I know, but jeez, he's bad. Last edited by Tyler Durden; 04-05-2011 at 05:28 PM.

04-05-2011, 05:17 PM	#2
JetBidi BUTTCHEZ must go !! All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 2,644	I was wondering why he chose baseball, he was a pretty damn good receiver? Probably the big $$ potential for a baseball pitcher.

04-05-2011, 05:22 PM	#3
Phoenixx Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield County, CT Posts: 6,870	should HAVE ;)

04-05-2011, 05:42 PM	#4
Traitor Jay & the Woodies is down with the cause. Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: The Eternal Blackness of My Mind Posts: 3,737	[QUOTE=Tyler Durden;3994640]....he's sucks at baseball 7.53 ERA in 2009, 8.38 ERA in 2010, now 9.00 ERA in 2011. Early I know, but jeez, he's bad.[/QUOTE] He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.

04-05-2011, 05:44 PM	#5
SDJETS Should be renamed SeaJets. Living large in WA now... Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,940	[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE] +1. Plus, nothing says he would have been any good as a pro receiver either

04-05-2011, 05:47 PM	#6
TerminatorJet is making lotsa $$ off Schotty's stupidity! Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,348	I was saying years ago he should have played football or at least try to be the latest two sport athlete like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders were back in the day. From a financial perspective choosing MLB was a no-brainer. Longer career, way less dangerous and potential to earn way more money. However he could have been a decent slot receiver in the NFL which is better than what he is right now in baseball.

04-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#7
FF2® Believes Sloppy Guy was involved JetsInsider.com Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 46,590	[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE] this

04-05-2011, 06:18 PM	#9
EM31 All Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oceanside, Long Island Posts: 9,303	[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE] Vernon Gholston figured out how to snag four times that amount and he also did not risk sustaining head trauma or paralysis on a weekly basis :yes: Just sayin'

04-05-2011, 06:20 PM	#10
Paradis Is waiting for Ryan Mallet All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the 80s Posts: 7,116	It's funny you bring this up, i was just thinking about ol' Jeffy the other day wondering WTF

04-05-2011, 06:47 PM	#11
Ernie Seeks the Truth!!! Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 856	[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE] Great points. Making headlines and glory is not the ultimate goal, but setting up for your family's future is.

04-05-2011, 06:49 PM	#12
Come Back to NY Making lotsa $$$ off obama's stupidity... Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 31,407	[QUOTE=Traitor Jay & the Woodies;3994663]He signed a 5 year, $10 million deal to play a sport where he doesn't run the risk of being paralyzed or sustaining head trauma on a weekly basis. He may be better at catching footballs and running routes, but baseball was a no-brainer.[/QUOTE] no doubt about it....same reason Matt Szczur chose baseball over football.....jake locker will eventually try baseball- but for different reasons....

04-05-2011, 06:57 PM	#13
DevsJetsYanks88 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 7,414	$10 million and his body doesn't take a beating. He absolutely made the right choice.

04-05-2011, 07:14 PM	#14
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,314	[B][SIZE=2]Samardzija believes he will break away from past[/SIZE][/B] By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter 1:37 p.m. CDT, March 26, 2011 [URL]http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0327-cubs-spring-training-chic20110326,0,2844237.story[/URL]

04-05-2011, 10:35 PM	#15
Traitor Jay & the Woodies is down with the cause. Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: The Eternal Blackness of My Mind Posts: 3,737	[QUOTE=EM31;3994703]Vernon Gholston figured out how to snag four times that amount and he also did not risk sustaining head trauma or paralysis on a weekly basis :yes: Just sayin'[/QUOTE] Very true. The only head trauma sustained via the Ghost were by Jets fans as they slammed their heads against the wall watching him try to get to the QB.

04-06-2011, 01:45 AM	#16
Much ado about Nothing Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,602	His stuff looks alright this year...I think he's a middle reliever with upside...sucks for the money but hopefully another reason Hendry is gone next year.

04-06-2011, 10:59 AM	#17
ozu in Section 135, Row 28. All League Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hoboken Posts: 3,922	Dennis Dixon probably should have chosen baseball. The Braves drafted him in the 4th round out of Oregon despite not having played competitively in 4 years.

04-06-2011, 05:53 PM	#18
Mikey Z 6 oOoOoOo All Pro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Posts: 5,551	he is healthy, and working on his 3rd year of MLB... **** it... he is WINNING

04-07-2011, 01:19 AM	#19
FijiJet waiting for our pass rush thunderbolt All League Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,515	[QUOTE=TerminatorJet;3994675]I was saying years ago he should have played football or at least try to be the latest two sport athlete like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders were back in the day. From a financial perspective choosing MLB was a no-brainer. Longer career, way less dangerous and potential to earn way more money. However he could have been a decent slot receiver in the NFL which is better than what he is right now in baseball.[/QUOTE] Interesting, that would be something though he is content to coast along on the money in MLB

04-07-2011, 09:38 AM	#20
chirorob Draft the best available player. All Pro Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In transit Posts: 5,826	Yeah, if he was playing football he could be making less money, on his 4th concussion, with the possibility of taking a year off. I hope I can make a bad descion where I only get 10 million dollars.