Agree 100%. This type of opportunity doesn’t come often, so why not try? You never know what will happen and better to act now than regret later. Best of luck to Jared.jersey shore lax wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:46 pm Personally, I would rather have my child pursue their dream, particularly at 23 years old than take the easier path. Best of Luck Jared.
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TY PC - this made me LOLpcowlax wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:07 pmYes, and after trying to go through NFL pre-season camp, Jared would have to hide 'neath his covers and study his painDocBarrister wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:53 pmTrust me … “something worse.”jersey shore lax wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:46 pmPersonally, I would rather have my child pursue their dream, particularly at 23 years old than take the easier path. Best of Luck JaredDocBarrister wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:24 pmUnfortunately, elite football teams like Alabama, Ohio State, and Clemson probably have several dozen players on their rosters who match or surpass Bernhardt in raw athleticism.keno in reno wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:58 pmThe answer is yes, and he already has. The best athlete in D1 lacrosse any year can compete with NFL players athletically. The next question is does that lacrosse player have the size, and the answer with Jared is yes (Sowers, Montgomery and Gray, though great lax athletes, cannot check that box unless they can play the tiny receiver/punt returner role).faircornell wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 9:12 pm Ferris State is a good D II football school. I wonder if he's trying to catch the eye of an NFL scout?
So the next check is does he have a football skill....that is TBD. If he only wants to be a QB, that could be a huge leap. If he wants to play QB in D2 and transition to WR in the NFL, that is certainly possible. Even college QB to NFL safety is possible and Jared is certainly capable of that. Even a pro switch to running back is possible considering his elite athleticism. I wouldn't bet against him. There are a few recent running backs from Maryland (obviously a bad football team for the past 15 years) that are doing well in the NFL; Jared is at least as good athletically as them.
Realistically, Bernhardt will be fortunate to be picked up as an undrafted free agent and then signed to the practice squad of an NFL team. If he does play professional football, it will likely be in the Canadian Football League or an indoor football league.
As both Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel know all too well, even a Heisman Trophy doesn’t guarantee a spot on an NFL roster.
I wish Bernhardt the best, but his professional sports future is probably earning $30,000 a year (with benefits) in the PLL. The money isn’t good, but playing in the PLL is a privilege for former college lacrosse players. Frankly, I would rather see Bernhardt excel in the PLL than toil away on an NFL practice squad (which is the rosy professional football scenario).
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Best athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
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The poster was too young to see Gary Gait jump over the goal from behind and outside the crease to score………Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:23 pmBest athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
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Gait couldn’t play option QB.
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Reread my post. It's supporting yours.blue angels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:13 pmReread my post….. I am talking about some of your Maryland brethren fans making some absurd claims about him going to the NFL, not Bernhardt making them.Wheels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:32 pmJared is a pretty grounded person, who also spent a significant amount of time around NFL teams. His family is similarly grounded. The guy loves football and it connects him to his dad, but Jared isn't a pie in the sky person.blue angels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:28 am
The push by some jock sniffer fans is laughable……The odds against Bernhardt making an NFL roster are so small, they aren’t even worth considering at this point.….It’s abundantly clear that Bernhardt would have to move to another skill position to have even a remote chance. If he viewed that as a realistic goal he should be training as a WR or DB now instead of an option QB. I suspect this move is more about a love for the game than any serious effort at the pros or he would be handling it differently. Bet he is coaching lacrosse somewhere like the rest of his kin when he runs out of eligibility.
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fair enough......... glad we agree. Think it's time to let this subject die, but hoping Bernhardt has a fulfilling football career!!!Wheels wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 6:40 pmReread my post. It's supporting yours.blue angels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:13 pmReread my post….. I am talking about some of your Maryland brethren fans making some absurd claims about him going to the NFL, not Bernhardt making them.Wheels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:32 pmJared is a pretty grounded person, who also spent a significant amount of time around NFL teams. His family is similarly grounded. The guy loves football and it connects him to his dad, but Jared isn't a pie in the sky person.blue angels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:28 am
The push by some jock sniffer fans is laughable……The odds against Bernhardt making an NFL roster are so small, they aren’t even worth considering at this point.….It’s abundantly clear that Bernhardt would have to move to another skill position to have even a remote chance. If he viewed that as a realistic goal he should be training as a WR or DB now instead of an option QB. I suspect this move is more about a love for the game than any serious effort at the pros or he would be handling it differently. Bet he is coaching lacrosse somewhere like the rest of his kin when he runs out of eligibility.
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I think college lacrosse only started with the formation of the Big Ten. Hopkins fans will offer their own juice about the history of 2-1 championship wins over YMCA clubs.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:23 pmBest athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
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The above looks like purposeful hype or satire really,Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:23 pmBest athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
but if this opens up the best lacrosse athletes meme,
the Gaits in addition to Brown,
just off the top of my head.
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Probably……A lot of great athletes. It’s kind of silly to call Jared the best athlete since Jim Brown. Jared reminds me of Danowski when he was at Duke. I know Jared personally, BTW. Love him. Is he as athletic as Kyle or Paul was in college? Here is a name for you… Jon Reese.10stone5 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:29 pmThe above looks like purposeful hype or satire really,Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:23 pmBest athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
but if this opens up the best lacrosse athletes meme,
the Gaits in addition to Brown,
just off the top of my head.
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Brattons not un-athletic either.
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I was thinking Reese as well.Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:42 pmProbably……A lot of great athletes. It’s kind of silly to call Jared the best athlete since Jim Brown. Jared reminds me of Danowski when he was at Duke. I know Jared personally, BTW. Love him. Is he as athletic as Kyle or Paul was in college? Here is a name for you… Jon Reese.10stone5 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:29 pmThe above looks like purposeful hype or satire really,Typical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:23 pmBest athlete since Jim Brown!!! Jesus!!Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:51 am Just because he is the best athlete lacrosse has ever had since Jim Brown doesn’t get him in the NFL. He’s an option QB. His only shot would be receiver or CB at his size and he’s never played those positions.
but if this opens up the best lacrosse athletes meme,
the Gaits in addition to Brown,
just off the top of my head.
Now I love those cowboys, I love their gold
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
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Chas Gessner....had a few cups of coffee in the NFL...FREAK
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Schrieber, who was also an option QB all day.
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Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
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The funny thing about Tom is that he doesn’t look athletic when you see him until he starts running…he’s so fast. Ryan Conrad was quite the athlete. Good soccer player. UVA has had a ton.
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I had heard Max Siebald was an incredible athlete with a rumored blues 40 timeTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:41 pmThe funny thing about Tom is that he doesn’t look athletic when you see him until he starts running…he’s so fast. Ryan Conrad was quite the athlete. Good soccer player. UVA has had a ton.
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Now I love those cowboys, I love their gold
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah
Love my uncle, God rest his soul
Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know
Taught me so well, that I grabbed that gold
I left his dead ass there by the side of the road, yeah