Could a professional hockey player also play soccer? Could an NBA legend be force on the football? Sadly for us sports fans, we will never know the answers to these questions but if I had to draft an offensive fantasy football team of only other sport athletes, it would look like this.
QB: Rob Dibble
(6'4", 230 Cincinnati Reds Pitcher)
Dibble is nasty enough to probably be able to also start on the defensive front seven but he seemed too important to our team as the Quarterback. Dibble will be big enought to see over the offensive line and thick enough to take a hit without getting hurt, but its the cannon attached to his right shoulder that will be the most helpful. Any pitcher that can throw a ball 400 feet into the stands hard enough to injury a person will be able to fit a throw into the small windows of the NFL
RB: Allen Iverson
(6'0", 165 Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard)
Iverson's speed, quickness and lateral agility will allow him to be elusive enough to hit holes with speed and the vision as a point guard to make the proper reads off of his blockers. Iverson will also bring a little thug and attitude to the team. Plus he will be a big fan that with the new CBA he will only be forced to practice 1 or 2 times a week.
WR: LeBron James
(6'8", 250 Miami Heat Small Forward)
The All-State Wide Receiver at St. Vincent/St. Mary will be the number one option in an explosive passing game. James has the speed for the deep route while also being big enough to go over the middle and take a pounding. LeBron's real value will show up in the Redzone when Dibble can simply loft the ball high into the air and let The King go up and grab it for 6.
WR: Usain Bolt
(6'5", 190 Olympic Record Sprinter)
Bolt will be lined up opposite of James and be used primarily as a deep threat and on wide receiver screens. Bolt will also come in handy on reverses and in the return game. In the open field, no one can catch him.
Drexler is going to line up in the slot and play a Wes Welker type role. He will use his length to help him against linebackers. His toughness has never been questioned so there is no doubt that he can take hits going over the middle. The combo of James, Bolt and Drexler should be able to find holes in the defense all over the field and exploit many mismatches. TE: Kevin Love
(6'10", 260 Minnesota Timberwolves Power Forward)
Love is another tall receiver for Dibble to locate. Due to his size, he will also be helpful in opening holes for Iverson to run through and can also stay in to pass block as his feet are quicker than normal men his size. Love has shown off his strong hands by leading the league in rebounds and having the ability to throw full court chest passes, so he should be able to haul in any pass thrown his direction.
LT: Kyle Farnsworth (6'4", 230 Tampa Bay Rays Middle Reliever)
Farnsworth is a big tough individual who could start at linebacker for this team as well but it was decided that left tackle was too important to not put possibly the toughest guy. As Paul Wilson learned in this video, you did not want to try to rush Farnsworth or you will pay. This would technically be a hold on Farnsworth but I think the power in which he could block is obvious.
LG: Cecil Fielder
(6'3", 230 First Basemen) Lining Fielder up next to Farnsworth is done on purpose. Farnsworth is the quick athletic tackle to pair with the monsterous Fielder to thwart any pass rushers. The pure mass of Fielder would prevent many defensive players from making an impact, and that is without taking into account the level of athleticism Fielder also possesses. Good luck to any DTs trying to get to Dibble.
C: Robert Tractor Traylor
(6'8", 290 NBA Center)
Traylor, already a center, will not have to adjust to his new role too much. He will bring quickness and athleticism for a near 300 pound individual while also having the ability to knock defenders off the line with ease. The only downside to have Traylor anchor the line is that he has never been confused with a genius, so hopefully he can handle reading the defense.
RG: Mo Vaughn
(6'1", 225 First Basemen)
Bookmarking the First Baseball combo at guards is Mo Vaughn. Vaughn is a little short for a typical lineman but his stocky build will help him drive the defender off the line and be an asset in the running game.
RT: George Foreman
(6'4, 267 Professional Boxer)
The former World Champ will anchor the right side of the line and use his boxing instincts to help protect Dibble. The quick feet and quick hands used to gain the belt will allow Foreman to control the line of scrimmage.
Dibble is nasty enough to probably be able to also start on the defensive front seven but he seemed too important to our team as the Quarterback. Dibble will be big enought to see over the offensive line and thick enough to take a hit without getting hurt, but its the cannon attached to his right shoulder that will be the most helpful. Any pitcher that can throw a ball 400 feet into the stands hard enough to injury a person will be able to fit a throw into the small windows of the NFL
Lining Fielder up next to Farnsworth is done on purpose. Farnsworth is the quick athletic tackle to pair with the monsterous Fielder to thwart any pass rushers. The pure mass of Fielder would prevent many defensive players from making an impact, and that is without taking into account the level of athleticism Fielder also possesses. Good luck to any DTs trying to get to Dibble. 
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