The World Cup is in full swing and “the fever” is spreading. I’ve got it and I’m sure many others do as well.
Since were in kind of a “dead” period right now, I’d figure I’d write about fútbol while also including football.
So here goes my best attempt at creating a starting XI full of NFL players:
Note: I’m not using any kickers or punters because were talking about real NFL players.
GK: Larry Fitzgerlad, Cardinals- How are you getting anything by Larry Fitz? He’s got great size, hands, and reflexives. If he can make catches like this, he’s making all the saves.
LB: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars- Don’t let his size fool you. MJD is one tough dude. Just ask Shawne Merriman. Plus he’s got great speed to make runs forward.
CB: Troy Polamalu, Steelers- This guy is just an absolute beast. He can play big, being physical with you and he can burn you with his speed. He also has great anticipation and would pick off any through ball.
CB: Adrian Wilson, Cardinals- He is the rock of the defense. No one is getting by him. He can lay the lumbar and can out-jump anyone for a header.
RB: Ray Rice, Ravens- Similar player to Jones-Drew. Can kill you with his speed and is deceptively strong and shifty. His legs are like tree trunks.
LM: DeSean Jackson, Eagles- I love speed on the wings. and Jackson has plenty of it. Give him the ball in open space and watch what he will do.
CM: Charles Woodson, Packers- I would imagine Woodson as a great box-to-box-midfielder. He was a Heisman Trophy winner in college, playing both sides of the ball.
RM: Hines Ward, Steelers- You can put this guy anywhere on the filed and I’d bet he’d do great. He can play defensive as well, helping to cover for the fullbacks going forward, while also helping out on the offensive end. He might pick up the occasional yellow card, but he’d drive opponents crazy.
ATM: Chad Ochocinco, Bengals- Ochocinco claims he could play professionally right now in Spain. That’s debatable, but the man has serious skills. We know for sure, he has a good leg. He’d do a great job being the creative force in the midfield and distributing to the strikers.
ST: Chris Johnson, Titans- Speed kills and Johnson is as fast as they come. He can stretch the defense creating space for others, while also creating for himself as well.
ST: Randy Moss, Patriots- Moss wold be the target man, complementing the speed of Johnson. Don’t forget Moss has blazing speed too. Plus, at striker he won’t have to run as much so he can take a few plays off. Also his goal celebrations would be great.
