RC Fischer's insights on Louis Rees-Zammit, the Welsh Rugby star turned NFL player, with AndrewDFS. Full scouting report: ffmetrics.com/total-football-...
Also remember that 24mph that he clocked (against Fiji in 2021) was 73mins deep into a game, a game where he had played all 73 mins (only 80 mins in a game in two 40 min halves). He had played offence and defence, constantly on the move running tackling etc, then ran 24mph. In NFL his legs would pretty much always be fresh so the pads may slow him slightly from this, but not as much of an impact as you might think. Now he gets to concentrate on purely his speed, his fitness is less of a requirement, he should only get faster.
Come on, he’s up against guys much bigger than 250 and gets thumped, stamped on etc. He’s a rugby player, they don’t cower. And that’s without pads and helmet. A nice listen but that part was insulting
Americans think their athletes are somehow super soldiers compared to the rest of the world. They can't comprehend that sportsmen can be equally as tough, resilient, and strong as their own guys. LRZ difficulties won't be in the physical aspect of the game. He needs to get up to speed with the intricacies of American football, and he will do well. Physically he will be completely fine, he's use to it
Sorry to say but as far as his position is concerned he was top five. He was running high 4.2s and low 4.3S in IPP. Coach backed this up. 4.43 was a shocker
It’s a massive multibillion dollar industry. Fantasy football attracts a wide audience from casual fans to serious experts. Participating in the league generally increases one’s interest / engagement with the game.
Time will tell already working out with Mahomes in Texas as will some receivers in draft. It is no risk high reward. I’m stoked most rugby players were already passed prime.
They did have an IPP assigned to the practice squad 2023...and he is still on the KC roster for the offseason. If I understand it correctly, teams can hold one player extra (an IPP) to their practice squad each year. They must determine who that is by 53-man cutdown. If LRZ or other makes the 53-man roster, then they are like regular players. If they are cut -- then they go through normal waivers and then can go onto the practice squad and the team can use a special IPP designation to protect them from other team poaching. They can only use the exemption on one IPP per year.
He posted his pro day figures after years being conditioned to play rugby too. Rugby Players are hybrid athletes. Yes, there are 300lb players and elite sprinters in that game but either they tend to be impact subs or their explosive potential is compromised by rugby's requirement to have huge aerobic work rate. There are only 23 players in a rugby squad, so half of them will have to play a full 80 minutes, around 40 minutes of which will be ball in play. It's a different type of athleticism from what's required in the NFL and that's what he's been conditioned for. He'll now be fully conditioned to play American Football. I dont think he'll get faster but it's quite possible he'll bulk up without losing any pace. For example.
That’s the big question, will he lose his speed once you throw shoulder pads on him? Rugby is no doubt a violent sport but the way NFL defenders hit with helmets / shoulder pads is going to be an adjustment. We’re excited to watch him during the preseason.
believe me , helmet and pads wont slow LRZ down , his vision with a helmet on may be hindered ,but thats all , so far as taking hits off bigger guys , hes already made big guys look silly , from a welshman who was absolutely gutted to lose him , personally i hope he flops in nfl so we get him back , but its not gonna happen
Also remember that 24mph that he clocked (against Fiji in 2021) was 73mins deep into a game, a game where he had played all 73 mins (only 80 mins in a game in two 40 min halves). He had played offence and defence, constantly on the move running tackling etc, then ran 24mph. In NFL his legs would pretty much always be fresh so the pads may slow him slightly from this, but not as much of an impact as you might think. Now he gets to concentrate on purely his speed, his fitness is less of a requirement, he should only get faster.
If he can get close to that speed with pads, that’ll be very impressive.
If you are an honest journalist how do you not mention Jordan Mialota, the highest paid guard in the NFL, who came into the NFL through IPP?
Come on, he’s up against guys much bigger than 250 and gets thumped, stamped on etc. He’s a rugby player, they don’t cower. And that’s without pads and helmet. A nice listen but that part was insulting
Americans think their athletes are somehow super soldiers compared to the rest of the world. They can't comprehend that sportsmen can be equally as tough, resilient, and strong as their own guys.
LRZ difficulties won't be in the physical aspect of the game.
He needs to get up to speed with the intricacies of American football, and he will do well.
Physically he will be completely fine, he's use to it
Sorry to say but as far as his position is concerned he was top five. He was running high 4.2s and low 4.3S in IPP. Coach backed this up. 4.43 was a shocker
Rugby fan here, fantasy football seems like a serious business!
It’s a massive multibillion dollar industry. Fantasy football attracts a wide audience from casual fans to serious experts. Participating in the league generally increases one’s interest / engagement with the game.
Time will tell already working out with Mahomes in Texas as will some receivers in draft. It is no risk high reward. I’m stoked most rugby players were already passed prime.
Don't the Chiefs have an IPP player who has been on their roster for a couple of years?
Yes, you are correct.
They did have an IPP assigned to the practice squad 2023...and he is still on the KC roster for the offseason. If I understand it correctly, teams can hold one player extra (an IPP) to their practice squad each year. They must determine who that is by 53-man cutdown. If LRZ or other makes the 53-man roster, then they are like regular players. If they are cut -- then they go through normal waivers and then can go onto the practice squad and the team can use a special IPP designation to protect them from other team poaching. They can only use the exemption on one IPP per year.
RC probably put LRZ as his wr 1 in this class above Marvin Harrison inbetween beer 13-14 at the pub 😂
He posted his pro day figures after years being conditioned to play rugby too.
Rugby Players are hybrid athletes.
Yes, there are 300lb players and elite sprinters in that game but either they tend to be impact subs or their explosive potential is compromised by rugby's requirement to have huge aerobic work rate. There are only 23 players in a rugby squad, so half of them will have to play a full 80 minutes, around 40 minutes of which will be ball in play.
It's a different type of athleticism from what's required in the NFL and that's what he's been conditioned for.
He'll now be fully conditioned to play American Football.
I dont think he'll get faster but it's quite possible he'll bulk up without losing any pace.
For example.
That’s the big question, will he lose his speed once you throw shoulder pads on him? Rugby is no doubt a violent sport but the way NFL defenders hit with helmets / shoulder pads is going to be an adjustment. We’re excited to watch him during the preseason.
It's Louis (as in Lewis or 'Loo-is' - not Luis or 'Loo-ees')😀
1k plans! That is insane. NFL seems more like chess where everything is pre planned. LRZ will show how many ways to skin a cat.
Why don't you in the NFL player's try to play rugby?
believe me , helmet and pads wont slow LRZ down , his vision with a helmet on may be hindered ,but thats all , so far as taking hits off bigger guys , hes already made big guys look silly , from a welshman who was absolutely gutted to lose him , personally i hope he flops in nfl so we get him back , but its not gonna happen
There would be a 100 college kids or ex players, better...just publicity
This guy is overhyped and has BUST written all over him! He'll be out of the league in a year!