What does it take to make it in the NFL? | The Big Jim Show | James Cook

Head of the NFL International Player Pathway Programme, James Cook, offers us a glimpse into the criteria they consider when scouting prospective NFL talents. He also sheds light on why Louis-Rees Zammit caught their eye.
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[@arrowheadnation8425]

Kansas City fan and resident. You called him Zam, so I will to. Zam is a inspiring young man. It takes heart to do what he's doing. I hope he does well. Coach Reid is the BEST at finding/using talent. Can't wait to see him at training camp(I'm going). Don't really follow rugby but I follow passionate people/stories. Respect to you guys. I'll subscribe. Take care. I'll be watching 👍🏼

[@ConnorCody-qe4ef]

You got to give it to rees zammit he is a brave courageous kid,he knows iff he floops he is in for a roasting,for that courage alone you got to give him propps,to get through all that training for the first time ever holding a stanger shape ball 🏈 than the previous ball he plAyed with.toataly alien to the way rugby played,then to go on on to get through those 12 weeks is some achievement, then to get 7 clubs wanting your signature is amazing.then he signed for the 3 time supper bowl champion s🏆 is some dream,the rest is now is in his hands,.i think he will go on to make his dream come true.look at what this kid achieved all by the time he is 23,,just staggereing.good luck to the welsh dragon wales are behind you.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏👏👏👏

[@nickslim5615]

Liking your more chillaxed interview Vibe Mr Jimbo!

[@Gary-n]

Great video! Really informative and concise.

[@shanepeters6174]

We need this show everyday❤

[@bruceradburnd4496]

Rico Ioane in his prime would have made RLZ look slow. Remember him getting clocked at 38kph in a super rugby game.

[@keoniwright3647]

League player Jarred Hayne is the oft-forgotten rugby to NFL case study. He actually made the 53 man roster and got some regular season touches for the 49ers. If LRZ can consistently catch punts or kickoffs without fumbling, I think he could stick. Statistically, Hayne was a decent running back but dodgy catching kicks. Thus the reason he went right back to the practice squad.

[@user-nk9cw5md8l]

And now he is serving a 4 year prison sentence for sexual assault.

[@keoniwright3647]

Well I wasn't comparing LRZ to Hayne with regard to lifestyle. Yes, he's now "catching" behind bars.

[@user-nk9cw5md8l]

@keoniwright3647 LRZ will need to change his running style/ technique. He is to upright. Needs a low centre of gravity running style, if he wants to be a running back that is, and the chiefs website lists him as a running back, not any other position. According to some long time football analysts Haynes downfall was mostly down to his running style which didn't fit in with NFL requirements no matter how good it was or looked in rugby. LRZ could well find himself facing this exact same issue. He is tall at 6'3" and I can't see him being able to change his running style to that required of a running back. In rugby he never used to run through or over people either, he wasn't big enough. Can really only see him being used as a punt returner unless he puts on a lot more weight and completely changes his running style. If he runs upright like he does now he will get battered.

[@keoniwright3647]

@@user-nk9cw5md8l When examining Hayne's path to receiving actual playing time, it's also important to note the reality of his elevation to the 53-man roster. A major injury crisis opened the door for Hayne. With regard to running style though, LRZ is a project. Might not happen this year or next, but in three years' time he could adjust his running style. But, as with contenders in the NBA not having the wiggle room to truly develop and envelop draft picks, LRZ might fall victim to the fact that the Chiefs are a bloody good team. Hayne's 49ers were not contenders. On the flip side, what an environment to learn the game!

[@edwardhicks9481]

in pre season he was good, why , he wasn't playing against the best, when the actual season starts it isis the best players, that is why it was diffrent.

[@tazwildcat7]

my mother is scotish dad from florida, i went to 2 high schools, high school rival had player north now ben earl flanker england and michal corry captain england 2008, i played against him 4-8 times school and club im better as flanker. i then 1 year later played agfainst brandon noble ng washington redksins. baddest man ever met. backs of rugby have no chance. my high school rb shawn doazier betetr habbana and zammit all u backs. they cant compete w black wrs or rbs. wrong way around all scrubs. but u forwards alon jones paul o connell furlong martin jhnson lawrence dallagio lewis moody sebestain chabel botha mansfield and etstberg itula to me are equal to nfl even if dont make it. say we got u hamilton or reichie grey brother in program earlier u could play dt or ot. new rugbby u have no chance besides those bad asses. also david pokcok richiie mccaw made good lb but now lb pass defense. u cant compete against us w new lazy rugby. but u would anhilate us w old school orginal rugby w no subs alloud and forwards finley caulder years had to run all out. americas suck at endurance. what rugby was supposed to be about make brandon noble or american run non stop. u new rugby is idioitic. u old school rugby was most extrme sport ever. maybe if got hamilton or richie grey when young middle school 6th grade turned u into ot or dt