2x Australian Rugby MVP wants a shot at the NFL
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I figure there's a decent chance that a superior athlete could learn another sport and do well. They're kind of similar.
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
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The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
Agree, if he wants to become even a part-time RB. But as a punt returner, he could make an instant impact.
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... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
Uh huh...ever play a game of rugby?
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... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
Uh huh...ever play a game of rugby?
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BUMP
53 yard run, first game, second run.
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Saw that. Still runs a bit high. He'll learn. The potential is there.
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If rugby actually was as useless as most fans on this thread have suggested, NFL teams wouldn't be "switching" to rugby-style tackling in order to ensure that D misses 0% of open-field tackles. This guy has the ability to nearly immediately be a nickel/dime CB on most teams.. not the Browns who have a top 3 [if not #1] DB in the league.
On average, rugby hitting [from the D to an opposing player on offense] is the same if not harder than football hitting.. because when you include in the average each time a football player lays out and whiffs, remember that the rugby player does not miss that tackle.
A rugby player with no experience would probably start out as a special teams contributor. Ohio State had a player drafted in 2012 [Nate Ebner] who's a similar physical specimen for the Patriots. He's still earning a spot on the gameday 53 - he played in the last SB.
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I watched the game... had a gapping hole on his long run.
He did not look that fast, but did seem to have very good "field vision". Minus I saw was that he swapped football from arm to arm often and for no apparent reason other than perhaps his right arm is his favorite.
Reminded me a bit of Peyton Hillis... the good Peyton Hillis.
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XxDaBuckeyexX said:
If he has been playing Madden he'll step right in and dominate!!!......
Amen to Madden
Have to admit, my boy has done pretty well so far.
But this is the big league now, this is when it matters, is an interesting story, I am sure you will admit?
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XxDaBuckeyexX said:
If he has been playing Madden he'll step right in and dominate!!!......
Amen to Madden
Have to admit, my boy has done pretty well so far.
But this is the big league now, this is when it matters, is an interesting story, I am sure you will admit?
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XxDaBuckeyexX said:
For sure, whats funny is hes not in Madden.
He actually is.
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