Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, White Linen said: I have much respect for rugby players but I don't think he makes it. The NFL is the most dangerous and violent field of play in the world. It's the years of technical training that will cause the separation. The instincts an NFL RB has are learned behaviors and they're just different skill sets. RB and KR seems to be easiest to get figured out out of the gate Edited April 8, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood
Seoulofstone Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, White Linen said: I have much respect for rugby players but I don't think he makes it. The NFL is the most dangerous and violent field of play in the world. It's the years of technical training that will cause the separation. The instincts an NFL RB has are learned behaviors and they're just different skill sets. The smart money says you’re probably right. This guy like Efe Obada also from the IPP is a raw athlete. Obada athletically is similar to Julius Peppers but as a DE was miles away technically. I may be completely wrong but I can see RBs having a better chance. Seeing holes and hitting space is a similar skill set though he will be unused to trusting his block and seeing the play unfold. Certainly as ST I can see him being a valuable role player and he’s cheap and doesn’t take up roster space. The problem comes when you can’t promote him to the roster unless you go all in on him. He can’t come in mid season so in all likelihood he won’t make the 53 and by the time he is trusted enough to potentially start his opportunity maybe gone. Obada was the first guy from IPP to make a roster at the expense of 4th rnd draft pick Daeshon Hall, but despite winning NFC defensive player of the weak he’s finding it hard to hold down a job on a weak Panthers pass rush. Anyway good luck to the guy, hope he does well. Edited April 8, 2019 by Seoul_panther
Juice_32 Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours ago, White Linen said: I have much respect for rugby players but I don't think he makes it. The NFL is the most dangerous and violent field of play in the world. It's the years of technical training that will cause the separation. The instincts an NFL RB has are learned behaviors and they're just different skill sets. RB would be almost impossible, but a gunner on ST he’s got a shot. It’ll be fun to watch him in preseason.
formerlyofCtown Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, MAJBobby said: Yep can carry 91 (with the exemption) and 11 on the PS (if he makes it there) Id keep him on the active Roster if we can. When we are blowing out a team we can get him reps. Edited April 8, 2019 by formerlyofCtown
MJS Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 5 hours ago, 947 said: From those highlights, he looks like one the most explosive athletes I've ever seen. Let's see if he can adapt to the game & hang on the football, but damn!. Yes, but it's relative. He looks explosive vs his competition, but you have to expect that vs NFL athletes it would not look the same. Just a guess.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 Long shot, but a shot none the less. Reminds me of Karlos Williams with out the sympathy snacking
Seoulofstone Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 1 hour ago, formerlyofCtown said: Id keep him on the active Roster if we can. When we are blowing out a team we can get him reps. If he’s on the active roster he takes up a spot losing his exemption. If he’s not then he gets roster exemption but is unpromotable in any circumstance during the season. So in that way the IPP is a bit of a catch 22 for the player and the team...
White Linen Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: RB and KR seems to be easiest to get figured out out of the gate I disagree. I think RB is one of the most underrated skill sets. Understanding the playbook and knowing where to be and go, is not something you pick up fast. His head will be spinning for sure. There's a definite art to running, understanding the offensive line/defense, when to abandon the "called" hole and it's a brutal position physically. KR? Maybe Edited April 8, 2019 by White Linen 1
PromoTheRobot Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, One Buffalo said: "Buffalo. That's in Florida, right?" 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: "Buffalo. That's in Florida, right?" ...same climate......
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) The London Lightning Foot The Big Ben Back The Piccadilly Ground and Pound The Scotland Three Yard and a Cloud of Dust The Crown Jewel His number? Come on, do you even need to ask? 007 Edited April 8, 2019 by dollars 2 donuts
TigerJ Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 He actually had a pro day, and ran a 4.53 40. I didn't see any other stats. That is a good speed, but not off the charts. It looks like he's real tough with great balance. It will be interesting to see if he can make the transition. There are things that look similar about the two games, but there are things that are very, very different.
Nanker Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 5 hours ago, Blokestradamus said: I am surprised that I've never heard of any interest in Dan Norton from the England Sevens team. A guy I went to school with played Sevens for Scotland and reckons that Norton is the fastest human being he's ever seen. Said same Dan Norton. Some mad natural ability on display. Runs like Shady but looks a lot taller. Wonder if he's interested in the program. 1
dayman Posted April 8, 2019 Posted April 8, 2019 This program is pretty nuts. I've never heard of this and the details are weird.
hemma Posted April 9, 2019 Posted April 9, 2019 From the 2nd vid, may have sticky hands, too. Would be fun if we got lucky on this guy. As an extra, he could be in charge of Pre and post game rugby songs.
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 9, 2019 Posted April 9, 2019 30 minutes ago, hemma said: From the 2nd vid, may have sticky hands, too. I am very immature and trying with all my might to resist the obvious joke here.
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