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Darrius Heyward-Bey Hurt Himself “Running Too Fast”

By ArtieFufkin

Darrius Heyward-Bey working hard at Raiders mini-camp. I think he just sprained his elbow. (Photo: BaltimoreSun.com)

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey became the pariah of the 2009 NFL Draft when he was selected with the 7th overall pick of the draft by the Oakland Raiders, ahead of top-ranked receiver Michael Crabtree.  Al Davis clearly had visions of Cliff Branch dancing in his head, and took DHB primarily because of his blazing speed (4.3 40-yd dash).

But apparently, the Maryland product has got too much of the quick stuff for his own good, having “sat out the final day of the Oakland Raiders’ minicamp Sunday because of a sore hamstring and fatigue”

“Just tightened up,” Heyward-Bey said. “My legs are a little too tight. Running too fast.”

Heyward-Bey, who had the fastest 40 time at the Scouting Combine in February, was injured late in Saturday’s practice and did not work out in the afternoon.

That’s right.  He was running too fast, and got tired.  Yikes.  This one is going south faster than anyone could have expected.  Oh, and the Raiders’ 2nd round pick – S Mike Mitchell – missed the workout as well…. for “similar reasons”

I think it’s nice that they let people sit out practice in Oakland because they’re too tired.  I hope they give the guy a nice comfy couch to sit on, and maybe a nice parfait while he’s hanging out on the sidelines too.  He’s worked hard enough already.

Check out an ESPN video report on Darrius Heyward-Bey, after the jump.

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• Peter King lists his early NFL Power Rankings.  1) Pats 2) Steelers 3) Giants 4) Bears
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• This is what Vikings DE Jared Allen has chosen to do with his head [Shutdown Corner]
  

Chris Kane had this same haircut back in the day (Photo: Shutdown Corner)

ESPN did this report on Heyward-Bey on day 1 of camp.  I can’t wait to see the video from day 2.  Should be riveting stuff: