Jeremy Bloom, the second-year player for the Philadelphia Eagles, told reporters last night that he will wear ski boots during Friday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
Bloom competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the freestyle skiing events. "I'm just more comfortable in my ski boots," admitted Bloom before a handful of reporters.
Bloom contemplated wearing skis in addition to the boots, but the NFL stepped in to thwart the idea. "He can wear the boots,but the skis would give him too much of an advantage," said a hesitant Roger Goodell.
Bloom has had success in both sports throughout his career. "Football and skiing are a lot alike. The only really big difference is that skiing does not have first-downs or field goals," explained Bloom. He was the only athlete in Winter Olympic history to carry a football while competing.
The former Colorado Buffalo missed the entire 2006 season because of a hamstring injury and also injured his big toe in last nights game against the Ravens. Both the training staff and the return man feel the ski boots will help stabilize the muscle and toe.
"Plus, they'll help me get first-downs because whenever you wear ski boots you have to lean forward."
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