Gakko: WR Leo Bookman will get his chance in mnicamps and training camp to see, if he can transfer his great track speed to the football field. Bookman has not had much experience in football . There have been some Track men who put their speed to good use on the NFL Field.
Most recently in Green Bay ,Bill Schroeder, from Sheboygan, Wi. , A 6' 2'' -198 pound WR, whose only college football experience was one year at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, but was a very good college track runner . Bill Schroeder had some success with the Green Bay Packers from 1997 to 2001. Schroeder became a free agent and then left to play with the Detroit Lions for a short time, where he did not achieve same success, he had in Green BAy.
Schroeder's best year was 1999, when he 74 catches for 1,051 yards & 5 TDs,-- In 2000, Billy had 65 catches for 999 yards & 4 TDs ,-- in 2001 Schroeder, had 53 catches for 916 yards & 9 TDs.
Many years ago, WR Mercury Morris was another track speed burner who had success with the Miami Dolphins, becoming a wide receiver in the NFL.
Also years ago, The Dallas Cowboys had a WR receiver, who was a another fast track man. He was very successful in making the tranisition to NFL football. Can't think of his name right now. And There have been others.
Some Basket ball player players alsohave made the successful transiition to NFL football ,such as TE Gates of San Diego Chargers being the most recent one.
Good luck to Bookman and his attempt to make the Green Bay Packer roster, with the speed he has , He would indeed stretch the Field.
