Image Courtesy of XinhuanetThe 2008 Summer Olympics will be kicking off this Friday, and in honor of their impending start, we give you the 2008 All-NFL Olympic team, with an NFL Player making the Olympic Team for each of the individual-esque sports to be held in China this August.
Fencing – Travis Henry
He’s pretty good with his sword, if you know what I mean.
Sailing/Rowing – Matt Birk
He’s a Viking, so boats are right up his alley, plus he went to Harvard.
Sprint Events – Devin Hester
No pads, no defenders, give him the gold.
Long Distance Events – Kenyatta Walker
He’s got Kenya in his name right?
Shotput/Discus – Vince Wilfork
Holds the state record in Florida for the Shot, throwing it 68 feet.
Wrestling – Stephen Neal
Two-time NCAA champ, beating Brock Lesnar his senior season.
Diving – Reggie Bush
Nobody flips like this guy, gotta work on the landing though.
Swimming – Mario Williams
Best Swim move in the league.
Synchronized Swimming – Peyton and Eli Manning
Just a fun mental image for you and the whole family.
Boxing – Tom Zbikowski
Duh. Honorable mention to Steve Smith.
Kayaking – Chris Cooley
No reason, just thought he was the only NFL’er that could make me watch Kayaking.
Weightlifting – Larry Allen
Holy Mother of God.
Equestrian – Chris Williams
He’s got the family ties.
Gymnastics – Martin and Bill Gramatica
Hamm’s? Martin and Bill can jump! And Prance! About the right size too…
Cycling – Shawne Merriman
Lots of dopers to pick on, I’ll chose Mr. Lights out today.
Archery – Tom Brady
Accuracy is his middle name.
Judo – Scott Peters
Yikes!
Badminton – Hines Ward
Koreans love Badminton.
Shooting – Marvin Harrison
Still too afraid to say anything.
Table-Tennis – Jacob Hester
White Running Backs can really play pong.
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