flgreen Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 The Jets Stream by Manish Mehta May 23, 2010 8:08 PM No Comments [url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2010/05/jets-inquire-about-australian.html]Jets inquire about Australian rugby star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 For what it's worth here's a video of this guy. There must be something the Jets can do with this guy. Hope I can make this embedded thingy work <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value=" "></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" " type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 a_mv9ErPT1c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Gainzo would probably know something about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 he looks like he couldn't out run jay feely pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 There's no chance in hell he's going to be a KR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 There's no chance in hell he's going to be a KR. More then likely not. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Banner Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 More then likely not. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Gainzo would probably know something about him. Gainzo's Scouting report on Inglis: -Soft hands -Quick to the ball -Closes the gap regularly -Exceptional hip movement I will check back with him to see if he will provide a sport-related scouting report next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 More then likely not. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Jets need a punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Wait, so Rugby is essentially football but you can only run the option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 he looks like he couldn't out run jay feely pass I disagree. On the basis of that video, he clearly is faster than the other players by a wide margin. He has a burst when he needs it, and he's bigger than the others as well. I don't think rugby players are as fast as NFL players, but still. One thing to consider when evaluating speed is that rugby doesn't have time outs and huddles-these guys are running around out there for half an hour or more. It's a lot easier to look like you were shot out of a cannon when you've had 45 seconds to rest up from the last play-rugby players don't have that option. So he's going to look faster in the NFL game than rugby-but so will his competition. On the other hand, if he's being suspended from rugby for hitting his girlfriend, does the NFL need more abusers in the league? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Based on his size and skills he displays on the video, I would have to guess that they see him as a tight end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Wait, so Rugby is essentially football but you can only run the option? Pretty much if you have the ball but there's no blocking, it's 15 on 15 (unless it's 7s), there's no time outs and if you're subbed out you're not allowed back on the pitch (field). If you don't have the ball then you're on defense. Everyone on the field carries the ball and tackles and everyone can punt but you wont see frowards punting much. If you wanted to compare the position it would be something like this. Forwards = Lineman props and locks = tackles and guards hooker = center scrumhalf = QB 8 man = TE/DE wing forwards = FB/LBs Backs = Backs flyhalf = QB centers = LB/RB wings = WR/CB fullback = Safeties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I don't think rugby players are as fast as NFL players, but still. most aren't... but some are... their training has gotten better over the years... the best i can see this guy becoming is a pass rush specialist? Maybe punt gunner? I don't really know what his natural position would be in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 The transition from playing without pads to playing with pads is tremendously difficult, especially for players in either sport at the pro level considering how long they've been doing it for. There's a reason why NFL teams don't raid rugby leagues for their best athletes. Graham really isn't a good example simply because of what he was good at in rugby translates decently into punting with experience, but positions like LB are a heck of a lot harder. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 The transition from playing without pads to playing with pads is tremendously difficult, especially for players in either sport at the pro level considering how long they've been doing it for. There's a reason why NFL teams don't raid rugby leagues for their best athletes. Graham really isn't a good example simply because of what he was good at in rugby translates decently into punting with experience, but positions like LB are a heck of a lot harder. JMO You Bet About the only positions I could see him contributing in would be perhaps, as mentioned, a kick returner. Perhaps, a cover team gunner. Just doesn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightCash Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Pretty much if you have the ball but there's no blocking, it's 15 on 15 (unless it's 7s), there's no time outs and if you're subbed out you're not allowed back on the pitch (field). If you don't have the ball then you're on defense. Everyone on the field carries the ball and tackles and everyone can punt but you wont see frowards punting much. If you wanted to compare the position it would be something like this. Forwards = Lineman props and number 8 = tackles and guards hooker = center scrumhalf = QB 2nd row = TE/DE wing forwards = FB/LBs Backs = Backs flyhalf = QB centers = LB/RB wings = WR/CB fullback = Safeties Number 8 is much more like a wingforward not a prop. Comparing Rugby positions to Football positions is pretty inaccurate in itself. And this guy plays Rugby League, not Rugby Union. League has less players on the field (13 opposed to 15) And sorry, hes not going to be an NFL punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Well So much for this story Link: Jets No Longer Interested In Inglis Posted on May 24th, 2010 by Steiny While it would have been a nice story to follow in camp, Manish Mehta of the Daily News is shooting down multiple reports that the Jets are interested in Rugby star Greg Inglis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Number 8 is much more like a wingforward not a prop. Comparing Rugby positions to Football positions is pretty inaccurate in itself. And this guy plays Rugby League, not Rugby Union. League has less players on the field (13 opposed to 15) And sorry, hes not going to be an NFL punter. I never said he would be a punter I said Aussie Footballers would make better punters. I missed it was league not union in the vid, I only watch a little bit of it. The number 8 is usually the bigger then the wingforward and is used more in the tight game like the prop then the wingforward who is usually the best tacklers and fastest forward. You can compare the positions in both sports, players that play WR coulnd't play prop but they would make good wings. Props could play interior lineman but they couldn't play DB and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 It would be awesome to have this dude punting and always be a threat to fake punt and run. Don't know what kind of leg he's got though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Wait, so Rugby is essentially football but you can only run the option? American football evolved from Rugby. So: sort of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightCash Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I never said he would be a punter I said Aussie Footballers would make better punters. I missed it was league not union in the vid, I only watch a little bit of it. The number 8 is usually the biggest player and is used more in the tight game like the prop then the wingforward who is usually the best tacklers and fastest forward. You can compare the positions in both sports, players that play WR coulnd't play prop but they would make good wings. Props could play interior lineman but they couldn't play DB and so on. I played number 8 for 5 years, 2 of them at a highly competitive level by USA standards. Number 8 is part of the tri-fecta known as loose forwards, which is 6 7 and 8. We could sit here and debate it all day, but your wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenerdaze Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Glad the Jets saw thru the gimmick. Aussie blokes can't handle the cold, nor the blistering heat with pads on. A pure waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Number 8 is part of the tri-fecta known as loose forwards, which is 6 7 and 8. We could sit here and debate it all day, but your wrong. Sure...but do you know why 6 is afraid of 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Maybe we can get a sumo wrestler to play tackle, it worked in that one movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Sure...but do you know why 6 is afraid of 7? oooh oooh oooh I know this one ! cuz 7 8 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I disagree. On the basis of that video, he clearly is faster than the other players by a wide margin. He has a burst when he needs it, and he's bigger than the others as well. I don't think rugby players are as fast as NFL players, but still. One thing to consider when evaluating speed is that rugby doesn't have time outs and huddles-these guys are running around out there for half an hour or more. It's a lot easier to look like you were shot out of a cannon when you've had 45 seconds to rest up from the last play-rugby players don't have that option. So he's going to look faster in the NFL game than rugby-but so will his competition. On the other hand, if he's being suspended from rugby for hitting his girlfriend, does the NFL need more abusers in the league? he's athletic, no doubt about it, but this is the NFL were talking about at his weight, no way he can be a better return option than smith or mcchunks and no way he can learn to play OLB in less than 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Wow! looked like Jim Brown in that vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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