http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...rial-for-the-nfl/story-e6frf3tc-1227091016581
Apparently he is going to try his luck in the US, didn't see this coming
Apparently he is going to try his luck in the US, didn't see this coming
Certified Legendary Thread Convicted Rapist: Jarryd Hayne - Fumbling and Quitting the Lifelong Dreams ™
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Chadwiko
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KR/PR at best.
Maybe a 4th string/practice squad type of RB.
Sav Rocca will have had a more successful NFL career I bet.
Maybe a 4th string/practice squad type of RB.
Sav Rocca will have had a more successful NFL career I bet.
Galactic
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Yeah they are saying he is talking to SEA..spoke about him being RB/WR on ABC, well he aint no WR
Has basically no chance of making a roster. None. Would be good if he did though.
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Why do you say he has no chance? Has it ever been attempted?
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Too short/slow Hands? Route running? Honest question as I've only seen highlights on the news of Hayne
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Hard to pick what position he could play. 27, never played, how is he going to be able to beat out a lot of the guys already trying to make a roster that have played those positions from High School? RB/KR about the only options I can imagine.
Galactic
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I can't possibly imagine him being able to play NFL WR for the reasons you mentioned but I'd like to see him have a go at RB, long shot though. Doubt he'd be a punter maybe he'll suprise us and play D but he'd prob be a LB if that was the case. Maybe he could teach them how to tackle.
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This is unbelievable
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And physically he's less gifted than those guys. Surely too slow (and not powerful enough) to be anything than a 4th /5th stringer at RB
He must have some confidence from Seattle though...
arakaan
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I could only see him as a running back.
He apparently did recently go to seattle and do a tryout recently. Maybe he impressed them enough that they offered him something.
He apparently did recently go to seattle and do a tryout recently. Maybe he impressed them enough that they offered him something.
IMO he is best suited to being a WR. Is 6 ft 2 and 220 lbs, is fast and is good under a high ball being a fullback in rugby league. Think he has probably left it too late but I think his size would interest a few teams.
arakaan
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Zealbee problem is I don't think he is that fast. He is definately a powerful runner but no where near NFL speed.
Rack Watts
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Get on that Browns! That way I don't feel so bad being a Parra supporter.
He's been a big fan of the Cowboys since he was a kid, he watches all games of every season.
I am sure he understands the game. Getting used to the pads, the calls, the pressure of NFL are going to be the issues.
Physically he has got it, his ability to find gaps, explode through them and use his agility to get out of trouble is scary good.
Could be a punt returner, while learning how to play RB.
They'd end up kicking it over him once he gets it past the 25 a few times.
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This is huge news
He's been a big fan of the Cowboys since he was a kid, he watches all games of every season.
I am sure he understands the game. Getting used to the pads, the calls, the pressure of NFL are going to be the issues.
Physically he has got it, his ability to find gaps, explode through them and use his agility to get out of trouble is scary good.
Could be a punt returner, while learning how to play RB.
They'd end up kicking it over him once he gets it past the 25 a few times.
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This is huge news
Yeah but with his size he won't need to be super fast. I think his speed is underrated personally.
Galactic
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has to be rb or kick return/special teams.
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Just said he has no contract and no team just going over as an UFA
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You'd imagine RB would be the position he is going for.
He's not gonna go for a defensive role. RB and WR are the two most likely offensive roles, but having never played the game learning how to run routes at a professional level is gonna take more than one off season.
he is quick, but just being quick isn't enough. You're talking about guys who weren't far off professional level times heading into their NFL careers. Lesean McCoy has a 4.23 40-yard dash.
http://speedendurance.com/2008/08/22/usain-bolt-100m-10-meter-splits-and-speed-endurance/
If you average out 65.76% of Bolt's 30-40m time and add to his time's from 0-30m, which is 40 yards, you come up with a 4.35 split.
If there is one bloke in Australian professional footballing circles who could make it as a non punter I would reckon Hayne is the most likely. But it's still a huge ask.
He's not gonna go for a defensive role. RB and WR are the two most likely offensive roles, but having never played the game learning how to run routes at a professional level is gonna take more than one off season.
he is quick, but just being quick isn't enough. You're talking about guys who weren't far off professional level times heading into their NFL careers. Lesean McCoy has a 4.23 40-yard dash.
http://speedendurance.com/2008/08/22/usain-bolt-100m-10-meter-splits-and-speed-endurance/
If you average out 65.76% of Bolt's 30-40m time and add to his time's from 0-30m, which is 40 yards, you come up with a 4.35 split.
If there is one bloke in Australian professional footballing circles who could make it as a non punter I would reckon Hayne is the most likely. But it's still a huge ask.
Brasher
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The guy who made his name in rugby league being the ultimate ad libber is going to a sport where perfect plan design and execution is mandatory?
What happens when he fields a punt or takes a hand off and starts running towards hos own goal-line?
Applaud his "follow your dreams" mindset, not enough of us put our words into actions but I expect him to be back in the Eels No 1 Jersey in 2016.
What happens when he fields a punt or takes a hand off and starts running towards hos own goal-line?
Applaud his "follow your dreams" mindset, not enough of us put our words into actions but I expect him to be back in the Eels No 1 Jersey in 2016.
GreyWind
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I personally doubt he will make it due to his age, but the main story is this is an absolutely huge blow for the NRL to lose one of your absolute superstars and marketing tools when he doesn't even have a contract.
Rack Watts
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It's very sad for the NFL, especially Parramatta fans.
But I have been talking him up as a world class athlete for years, so we will see!
But I have been talking him up as a world class athlete for years, so we will see!
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who cares, he is a grub !! will be a total waste of time !!
Rack Watts
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Billy Slater, signing out?
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