re: Rugby star Jarryd Hayne on pace to make 49ers roster

He'll be my last WTF pick, but if he doesn't get a shot after the first couple weeks, I'll release him. I'm thrilled he is excelling, it will do good for the reputation of rugby player's athleticism.

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So the very best rugby player from Australia is struggling to make a 53-man roster as a backup during the preseason? lol @ rugby and their inferior athletes.

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Stop it. He's been playing very well. No reason to troll rugby fans. He will make the team. Take into account he's still learning the game. They have to make sure he doesn't just start tossing the ball backwards randomly

I know it's more just to make my friends go WTF when I pick him. I wouldn't be shocked if they gave him a few carries and treated him like a change of pace back rather than a pure backup.

The best rugby league player who has never played football in his life is about to make an NFL team. The ex football players who try rugby don't even sniff the U.S. national team, which loses by 50 to the top teams. It's not enough in rugby to be a physical freak, you need major ball skills. I'm not a rugby over football guy, but you don't need years of specialized training to make it in football like other sports, physical gifts are enough.

He looks amazing on punt returns

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Dude is pretty dang good considering its his first crack US football. He runs rather upright, but doesnt gets rocked, or hasnt yet. Hes a big guy though with some wheels. I hope he sticks somewhere because he will be an instant crowd favorite.