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Jarryd Hayne to the NFL!

Will Jarryd Hayyne make it in the NFL?


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alien

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the better hayne goes, the more nfl scouts there will be watching the nrl, and the first player that comes to mind who they would be intersted in is... GI. he is just as quick as hayne, but bigger and stronger...
 

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the better hayne goes, the more nfl scouts there will be watching the nrl, and the first player that comes to mind who they would be intersted in is... GI. he is just as quick as hayne, but bigger and stronger...

Older too, that's counts against him and you would have to really want to play the game to succeed, not just for the money or the fame.

Same goes for anyone who wants to change sports I'd imagine.
 

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the better hayne goes, the more nfl scouts there will be watching the nrl, and the first player that comes to mind who they would be intersted in is... GI. he is just as quick as hayne, but bigger and stronger...

he's slower...............and no where near as talented
 

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Folau was yesterday named one of the top Aussie NFL prospects by former Aussie NFL trailblazer Colin Scotts.

Scotts said NFL scouts have taken an interest in Australian athletes after seeing Hayne’s impressive cameo in the 49ers pre-season loss to the Houston Texans.

He told The Daily Telegraph Folau and fellow Waratahs wrecking ball forward Will Skelton would be the top NFL prospects in Australian rugby, while Greg Inglis (Souths), Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Sydney Roosters), Jack Wighton (Canberra), Semi Radradra (Parramatta), Sam Kasiano (Canterbury), Dave Taylor (Gold Coast), George Burgess (Souths), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters), Josh Papalii (Canberra), James Roberts (Gold Coast) and Jarrod Croker (Canberra) are the top NRL players on NFL scouting reports.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/us-spor...hayne-to-the-nfl/story-e6frf6ju-1227488376254
 
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James Roberts - titans could Make the switch. In regards to RTS he could
Make it as well. Inglis could've made but slowed down heaps now so it's past him.

Jarryd is a freak, there will never be someone like that again. He could dominate any sport he chose. Just naturally gifted. You can't teach the natural touch.
 
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Us mere mortals step off our left foot to move right, and vice versa.

Hayne could step off his right foot to move right, and vice versa. A good example is the final try of the Final against the Dragons in 2009.

SBW and Folau are not in Hayne's league imo.

I'm certain that Hayne would shibe in union.

Grothe Jnr. was bigger than Fui (not as stocky) and Hindy, but I'd back Hindmarsh for pure strength over Guru any day tbh.

I'm well aware of the accolades Rupeni received, and rightfully so.

However, Hayne himself has been praised by Sterling, Johns, Lockyer, Bennett, Sheens, Gould and more. I even heard Fittler once claim he's the best player he's ever seen.

Rupeni and Hayne are different sorts of players, but imo, and I know you disgaree, Hayne was the more complete player - I'd be able to count on one hand how many certain tries Rupeni saved with great tackles, but Hayne made many try-saving tackles in a glittering career.

It's a moot point, anyway - he's gone.

You mean this one?

http://youtu.be/tVol-ruR-cI

I see left foot steps moving to the right....

I agree that Hayne was better then both SBW and Folau but I do think SBW was on a similar level or very close atleast. i agree that Hayne would shine in Union but the stuff he does in league would no way transfer on to Union, which has 2 extra players, better defensive structure and better defenders in general.

I thought both Hindmarsha and Fui outweighed him and were shorter?

I've seen Hayne being praised by many but not Lockyer, Bennet or sheens....

I agree we never got to see much of Rupeni's defence but that's kind of hard when you play on the wing. yes I do disagree with you respectfully and yes unfortunately he's gone but thankfully it looks like he'll be putting his talents to good use in the NFL and making his fellow Parra fans and his loyal Fijian followers proud.
 
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the better hayne goes, the more nfl scouts there will be watching the nrl, and the first player that comes to mind who they would be intersted in is... GI. he is just as quick as hayne, but bigger and stronger...

Keep smoking whatever the f**k you're smoking. Hayne is much faster, much more illusive, way more skilled and is just as strong.
 

Gronk

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Jarryd Hayne is stiff-arming his way into 49ers' picture

After one game in his adopted sport in his adopted country, Jarryd Hayne is a must-watch player. The question now is, will NFL fans be watching him when the 49ers’ regular season begins in four weeks?

Don’t jump the gun, head coach Jim Tomsula said on a conference call Sunday, after Hayne’s debut the night before against the Texans. “We don’t need to put undue expectations on Jarryd,” Tomsula said, according to the team website. “I just want him to stay focused on getting better. He’s a world-class athlete.’’

But the Australian rugby star made such an instant impact running the ball (the now-viral 53-yard burst) and returning kicks (including a 33-yard kickoff return from deep in his end zone), a spot on the roster might already be his to lose.

Here is where Hayne stands so far at the positions where he’s likely to be used:

Running back

Competing with: Carlos Hyde, Reggie Bush, Mike Davis

Chances: Decent. Bush has been Hayne’s biggest champion since Hayne first started auditioning for NFL teams in the spring (“I think making the team is actually the least of his worries,’’ he told a Sydney newspaper in April). Bush also has a history of injuries that could open the door for Hayne to get on the field more.


Jarryd Hayne (Getty Images)
Even then, though, he'd have to beat out Davis, the fifth-round pick from South Carolina who can catch passes and block. Davis ran for 18 yards on his three carries against the Texans. The 49ers have high hopes for Hayne as a receiver out of the backfield — and know he has a big learning curve as a blocker. Davis has much less of a learning curve with both.

MORE: All of Australia behind Hayne

Kick returner

Competing with: Reggie Bush, Bruce Ellington, DeAndrew White

Chances: Very good. The 49ers needed help in this area after last season, and it's one of the reasons they signed Bush. Still, whether the 49ers want that load on him along with his offensive duties remains to be seen. Ellington is the incumbent, more or less; he’s been hurt in camp and didn’t play in the opener.

White, the undrafted rookie from Alabama, and Hayne both returned punts and kickoffs against the Texans. Hayne was more electric, with his speed, elusiveness and that huge stiff-arm, but White has been explosive there since offseason workouts.

Tomsula said Hayne did “a nice job” in the opener, adding: “I’m not as shocked that Jarryd was able to field punts and run, or field kicks and run, or Jarryd was able to see creases and get into the open field and avoid. I’ve seen him do all those things. I’ve watched a lot of film of him playing rugby.”

If he continues to translate his skills in that sport to his new one, and progresses from Week 1, Hayne will be on the field and in a significant role when the games count.
http://www.nospam47.com/nfl/story/2...gie-bush-undrafted-free-agent-australia-rugby
 

Snoochies

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The problem now is the expectation that is on him from the media and I guess the fans. It happened here regularly with Parra, alot of people were sitting back waiting for that Hayne brilliance every game and when it doesn't happen 'some' people were critical of him.

He needed to stand out during these pre season games and he did that, lets hope it's onward and upward.
 

ParraSteve

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Follow up is the key for Hayne, just need to keep doing what he’s doing. His best chance to make it as a returner despite his big run at halfback. Even if he doesn’t make the 53 man squad, I fully expect him to land on a practice squad somewhere and see how he develops.
 
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