birdz4i Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Kevin Kaduk Apr 29, 2016, 2:42 PM It's become tradition for recently-drafted NFL players to embrace Roger Goodell while celebrating their new fortune. Whether or not they know (or care) that the commissioner will soon become their adversary is unclear; what matters is that their NFL dreams have come true so everyone looks like a friend. Of course, not every player hugs the same way. Some opt for a handshake that turns into a simple chest bump, others go for a rocking hug that looks like the awkward end of a middle-school dance. Then there was Florida safety Keanu Neal, who was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. While some might say it looks like he was waltzing with Goodell, I think it looks an awful lot like he's stopped the commissioner and is waiting for officials to deem forward progress has been halted. Seriously, watch again as Goodell finally starts to worry about being deflated — insert Tom Brady joke! — and taps out after about 15 seconds of hugging. View photos (NFL Network) Nineteen players crossed the Auditorium Theater stage in Chicago on Thursday night and all offered Goodell a hug. Neal's embrace was the longest since Deadspin started tracking the celebrations in 2012. On the other side of the spectrum, we clocked North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz hugging Goodell for just 0.78 seconds in our unscientific study. All in all, Goodell spent 79.18 seconds hugging players during the first round. That's one moving minute. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/one-player-hugged-roger-goodell-for-an-uncomfortable-amount-of-time-184218223.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krammmit Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Goodell was talking to him the whole time. Glad dude made it weird though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I mean seriously? This is lame to be honest. So he hugged Goodell for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconKick Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That's hilarious. I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblesjr,jr Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 That's not that bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Falcon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hug of death. "You broke my heart Fredo! I knew it was you!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiv_T_E_C_O_ Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Guys trilled to be a Falcon....... I like it.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 this is worth a story? This writer is garbage needs to get a tan and drink water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 2 hours ago, xiv_T_E_C_O_ said: I love the endless keanu Reeves memes we will now have on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Airfroe Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jesus said: I love the endless keanu Reeves memes we will now have on here. I find it funny that we drafted two dudes named after two other dudes and their name origins are listed in their scouting reports as if the names are some sort of "strength." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Just now, Gilbert Airfroe said: I find it funny that we drafted two dudes named after two other dudes and their name origins are listed in their scouting reports as if the names are some sort of "strength." Keanu Reeves is strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 This hug tells me one thing about his character.................He is very grateful and will do his best! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappywhite Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Saw the headline, thought it may have been Eli Apple . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Just now, Slappywhite said: Saw the headline, thought it may have been Eli Apple . Not gay, just a lousy cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla1985 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 **** I was hoping someone shanked that turd Goofdell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla1985 Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Jesus said: I love the endless keanu Reeves memes we will now have on here. Love Reeves! Cool one of my Birds is named after him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1RTY Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Trying not to get fined for laying the boom next year lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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