Skinsinparadise Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 rest of the article click http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/04/AR2007050401515.html FATHER Making a Name For Himself Is All Part of the Game H.B. Blades Draws on Family Tradition By Jason La Canfora Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, May 5, 2007; Page E03 The first question H.B. Blades almost always answers is about his last name and whether he is any relation to former NFL standouts Bennie Blades (his father) and Brian Blades (his uncle). The second most frequent question has to do with his size, with strangers often expressing disbelief that, at barely 5 feet 10, Blades was an all-American linebacker. His name and height long have defined Blades, whose life has been framed by football, from his earliest memories tagging along to his father's games or practices to his most cherished days as a teenager hanging around the University of Miami Hurricanes when another uncle, Al Blades, starred there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 5'10 and 236. Zach Thomas and London Fletcher seemed to make out pretty well in the NFL under 6'0. the Redskins own Neal Olkewicz was graciously listed at 6'1 but was in fact closer to 5'11 when he played. as Doc Walker indicated some guys are just ballers. I think we got a baller in Blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 If he had that kind of work ethic in college, he will do well with Fletcher as a mentor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 I have a good feeling about him, based on the article he's a workaholic who prepares like crazy. Also scouting reports say he's a vocal leader on the field and smart player. All qualities that can lend to being a great MLB. Keep in mind Fletcher wasn't even drafted ditto with Antonio Pierce. 6th round isn't so bad in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixote Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I like this guy. I can't wait to see him on field! COME ON AUGUST!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e16bball Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I really loved this pick. I don't think I (or maybe anyone in the history of the world with the exception of the guy getting picked himself) has ever pumped his fist and yelled for a 6th round pick like I did when we took Blades. He's just one of those guys you know will be a good football player for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFTW Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Wasn't Sam Mills 5-8 or 5-9? He was one of the best linebackers in the league when he played. It's not like at QB where height is one of the most important things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 I think we got a baller in Blades. Yeah something tells me this guy is going to be a work horse MLB and an absolute tackling machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonArtest15 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Midway through the article, I couldn't help to think that this guy could be another Antonio Pierce. A student of the game, who loves the responsibility of being an extension of the DC on the field....maybe this pick (if it pans out) will shut some of the naysayers up. This isn't a Robert McCune, Zak Keasey, or Spencer Havner type of pick or signing...there is some real potential here....I think a year or two behind LFB, then you give Mr. Horatio Benedict the keys to the car....he'll be ready... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 draft picks like Blades are what make the draft worth it watching this guy grow as a player, in our system, to be a future starter for our team that's what it's all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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