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2x Australian Rugby MVP wants a shot at the NFL

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  • Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on
    #51

    ... 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
  • Tour2maT Tour2ma

    ... 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".

    gftChrisG gftChris wrote on
    #52

    @tour2ma said:

    ... 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?

  • gftChrisG gftChris

    @tour2ma said:

    ... 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?

    DieHardBrownsFanD DieHardBrownsFan wrote on
    #53

    @gftchris said:

    Uh huh...ever play a game of rugby?

    Obviously not......

    "You planning on having a long relationship with that glass or are you going to drink it? Drink up, man. Maybe we can get another.” - Janis Joplin, 1970.
  • Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on
    #54

    No, I've not played, but I've watched more than a little.

    The hitting is different.

    "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
  • KvoetheK Kvoethe wrote on
    #55

    No mention of Renaldo Neamiah..another San Fran sideshow

  • TudeskiT Tudeski wrote on
    #56

    BUMP 😉

    http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2015081552/2015/PRE1/49ers@texans#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000510711&tab=recap

    53 yard run, first game, second run.
    Followed by a reasonable punt return.

  • tiamat63T tiamat63 wrote on
    #57

    Saw that. Still runs a bit high. He'll learn. The potential is there.

  • TudeskiT Tudeski wrote on
    #58

    Adrian Peterson runs just as high though doesn't he?

    Hayne also runs the same 40 as him, same height, and is 5 pounds heavier.

    If he doesn't make the list, I'd kill to see him work with our O-line/special teams.

  • U Unsympathetic wrote on
    #59

    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.

    "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown
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  • Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on
    #60

    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.

    "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
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  • TudeskiT Tudeski wrote on
    #61

    Having yet another really good game for the Niners 🙂

  • Flyin JF Flyin J

    If he has been playing Madden he'll step right in and dominate!!!......

    TudeskiT Tudeski wrote on
    #62

    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?

  • TudeskiT Tudeski

    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?

    Flyin JF Flyin J wrote on
    #63

    @tudeski said:

    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?

    For sure, whats funny is hes not in Madden.
  • Flyin JF Flyin J

    @tudeski said:

    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?

    For sure, whats funny is hes not in Madden.
    TudeskiT Tudeski wrote on
    #64

    XxDaBuckeyexX said:

    For sure, whats funny is hes not in Madden.

    He actually is. 😉

    http://www.muthead.com/16/players/9032-jarryd-hayne

  • LogicIsForSquaresL LogicIsForSquares wrote on
    #65

    Hayne was waived by 49ers today.

  • LogicIsForSquaresL LogicIsForSquares

    Hayne was waived by 49ers today.

    KvoetheK Kvoethe wrote on
    #66

    @logicisforsquares said:

    Hayne was waived by 49ers today.

    Thats saying something...they are in shambles.

  • The Cysko KidT The Cysko Kid wrote on
    #67

    Well I guess it didn't translate too well

    This shit ain't nothing to me, man.
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