Chiefs sign a rugby player

[Dante84]

I hate getting excited for shit like this. I'm gonna go full Sippio/Grigsby this year, though. It's been a while.

But with that said. He moves like CMC when he has the ball (in Rugby). Clearly a very different game and pads change things a bit. But his speed, vision, and decision making (in Rugby) are ridiculous.

[carcosa]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I hate getting excited for shit like this. I'm gonna go full Sippio/Grigsby this year, though. It's been a while.

But with that said. He moves like CMC when he has the ball (in Rugby). Clearly a very different game and pads change things a bit. But his speed, vision, and decision making (in Rugby) are ridiculous.

FIRST BALLOT HALL OF FAME GUARANTEED LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by Dante84

I hate getting excited for shit like this. I'm gonna go full Sippio/Grigsby this year, though. It's been a while.

But with that said. He moves like CMC when he has the ball (in Rugby). Clearly a very different game and pads change things a bit. But his speed, vision, and decision making (in Rugby) are ridiculous.

From what they keep showing of him the athleticism won’t be an issue. It’s probably gonna be how quickly he can learn the nuances of the game and how willing he is to stick with it. He can go back to rugby at any time and make a fortune while being an international superstar in the process.

[Donger]

[Dante84]

Okay, so he looks very raw here...

New #Chiefs player Louis Rees-Zammit playing football

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Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid are about to put him to good use.
pic.twitter.com/XuB6HELheI

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 28, 2024

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Dante84

Okay, so he looks very raw here...

New #Chiefs player Louis Rees-Zammit playing football

������

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid are about to put him to good use.
pic.twitter.com/XuB6HELheI

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 28, 2024

I hope Mahomes invites him to those Texas workouts

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Dante84

Okay, so he looks very raw here...

New #Chiefs player Louis Rees-Zammit playing football

������

Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid are about to put him to good use.
pic.twitter.com/XuB6HELheI

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 28, 2024

Think you misspelled sexy.

[RedinTexas]

His fingers look perfect for a few rings.

[PHOG]

The heck with the 3peat, how about a 4, 5, 6, 7peat?

[ThrobProng]

He has the stride length of a midget. Weird, but obviously effective.

[Canofbier]

Now that the Justyn Ross dream has died down a little, I'm glad to have another training camp darling to root for. Watched this set of highlights and while I don't totally get rugby, you can feel the energy of the crowd change when he gets the ball, which is pretty exciting stuff.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Canofbier

Now that the Justyn Ross dream has died down a little, I'm glad to have another training camp darling to root for. Watched this set of highlights and while I don't totally get rugby, you can feel the energy of the crowd change when he gets the ball, which is pretty exciting stuff.

The second play was pretty amazing, kicks it way ahead of everyone else then outruns them all to it for the score

[Camel]

First post! I’ve been an NFL and Chiefs fan since 2018.

I live about 15 minutes from Zam’s club, Gloucester Rugby, where I’ve been a fan my whole life. So I’ve seen his progression through our academy, to be being the most exciting winger in World rugby.

I was obviously delighted to hear he’s signed with the Chiefs! Athletically, he’s got every attribute which has seen him excel in Rugby.

Given some of the questions in the thread and knowledge I have of him, I thought I’d post.

Money wise, I believe he was on about £250k a year with Gloucester. He’d have additional salary playing for Wales, maybe around £100k a year. So around $440k per annum. He would be inside the top 10% in the UK for a rugby player.

His attributes are obviously his pace. His reputation as the fastest rugby player on the planet is justified. But it isn’t just that which sets him apart.

He has excellent handling ability, including offloading and is great under the high ball. In rugby, as a winger, he’d be targeted maybe a dozen times a game with a high ball. This is typically caught in one of 3 situations: either in a competitive situation under duress, or with a big hit coming shortly after the catch, or in space where he runs it back. He’s very reliable in all situations, which is positive for the NFL.

His hip positioning and rotation is as good as I’ve seen. It enables him to manipulate defences and tacklers, meaning in rugby terms he creates his own channels and spaces really effectively.

His running style is a glider. He’s very different to a Pacheco. It often looks like he’s not trying, but you then see him overtake his opposing player with ease. That comparison another poster made with CMC is an interesting one.

His weaknesses in rugby were tackling, where he did sometimes seem easily beaten and would often concede yards in contact. That obviously won’t matter in NFL, assuming he’s on the offence.

Injury wise, he’s been very robust, given the physicality of the sport. He’s also very used to high pressure situations and excelling in bigger games.

I see him (under the new rules) as a punt returner. That skill set is very easily transferrable from his position in rugby. Longer-term and with a huge amount of hard work, he’s got the attributes to make it as a wide receiver in my opinion.

Hope that helps.

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Camel

First post! I’ve been an NFL and Chiefs fan since 2018.

I live about 15 minutes from Zam’s club, Gloucester Rugby, where I’ve been a fan my whole life. So I’ve seen his progression through our academy, to be being the most exciting winger in World rugby.

I was obviously delighted to hear he’s signed with the Chiefs! Athletically, he’s got every attribute which has seen him excel in Rugby.

Given some of the questions in the thread and knowledge I have of him, I thought I’d post.

Money wise, I believe he was on about £250k a year with Gloucester. He’d have additional salary playing for Wales, maybe around £100k a year. So around $440k per annum. He would be inside the top 10% in the UK for a rugby player.

His attributes are obviously his pace. His reputation as the fastest rugby player on the planet is justified. But it isn’t just that which sets him apart.

He has excellent handling ability, including offloading and is great under the high ball. In rugby, as a winger, he’d be targeted maybe a dozen times a game with a high ball. This is typically caught in one of 3 situations: either in a competitive situation under duress, or with a big hit coming shortly after the catch, or in space where he runs it back. He’s very reliable in all situations, which is positive for the NFL.

His hip positioning and rotation is as good as I’ve seen. It enables him to manipulate defences and tacklers, meaning in rugby terms he creates his own channels and spaces really effectively.

His running style is a glider. He’s very different to a Pacheco. It often looks like he’s not trying, but you then see him overtake his opposing player with ease. That comparison another poster made with CMC is an interesting one.

His weaknesses in rugby were tackling, where he did sometimes seem easily beaten and would often concede yards in contact. That obviously won’t matter in NFL, assuming he’s on the offence.

Injury wise, he’s been very robust, given the physicality of the sport. He’s also very used to high pressure situations and excelling in bigger games.

I see him (under the new rules) as a punt returner. That skill set is very easily transferrable from his position in rugby. Longer-term and with a huge amount of hard work, he’s got the attributes to make it as a wide receiver in my opinion.

Hope that helps.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by Camel

First post! I’ve been an NFL and Chiefs fan since 2018.

I live about 15 minutes from Zam’s club, Gloucester Rugby, where I’ve been a fan my whole life. So I’ve seen his progression through our academy, to be being the most exciting winger in World rugby.

I was obviously delighted to hear he’s signed with the Chiefs! Athletically, he’s got every attribute which has seen him excel in Rugby.

Given some of the questions in the thread and knowledge I have of him, I thought I’d post.

Money wise, I believe he was on about £250k a year with Gloucester. He’d have additional salary playing for Wales, maybe around £100k a year. So around $440k per annum. He would be inside the top 10% in the UK for a rugby player.

His attributes are obviously his pace. His reputation as the fastest rugby player on the planet is justified. But it isn’t just that which sets him apart.

He has excellent handling ability, including offloading and is great under the high ball. In rugby, as a winger, he’d be targeted maybe a dozen times a game with a high ball. This is typically caught in one of 3 situations: either in a competitive situation under duress, or with a big hit coming shortly after the catch, or in space where he runs it back. He’s very reliable in all situations, which is positive for the NFL.

His hip positioning and rotation is as good as I’ve seen. It enables him to manipulate defences and tacklers, meaning in rugby terms he creates his own channels and spaces really effectively.

His running style is a glider. He’s very different to a Pacheco. It often looks like he’s not trying, but you then see him overtake his opposing player with ease. That comparison another poster made with CMC is an interesting one.

His weaknesses in rugby were tackling, where he did sometimes seem easily beaten and would often concede yards in contact. That obviously won’t matter in NFL, assuming he’s on the offence.

Injury wise, he’s been very robust, given the physicality of the sport. He’s also very used to high pressure situations and excelling in bigger games.

I see him (under the new rules) as a punt returner. That skill set is very easily transferrable from his position in rugby. Longer-term and with a huge amount of hard work, he’s got the attributes to make it as a wide receiver in my opinion.

Hope that helps.

Awesome! And Welcome!