I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. To back himself, starting from scratch in a completely new sport, in a new country, when the easy decision would be to stay put in a sport he was already at the pinnacle of......!!! I genuinely feel that his natural talent, speed and determination will see him break into the main roster. As Welshman, we definitely miss him from our national team, but can't help but be proud of what he's doing and wish him the very best! Pob lwc!🏴
I'm 56 now but when I was 24 I started playing rugby for the local club in Oklahoma City. We had 2 Kiwis show up at the same time to play and coach. Became good friends with both of them being the new guys. I had played a little before but didn't really understand the game. Did I ever get a lesson. One of the Kiwis had been an All Black alternate and trained with the All-Blacks a lot. So much fun learning proper rugby. Also got the chance to go to New Zealand to meet his family and club and especially his father. Such a good man. My parents absolutely loved him when he visited. I think with his pure athletiicism coupled with Andy Reid's play calling LRZ will make a huge impact for the Chiefs. He knows how to score and Chief's offense was lacking that this season. With rugby being a constant rate of play instead of individual plays in the NFL he's going to be a better thinker than the defenses are ready for.
Kansas City is in Missouri but on the Kansas-Missouri border. There are so many naysayers because few foreigners have been able to transition. Don’t listen to the insular and negative comments. If one is silly enough to measure him by his clothes or his musical preferences they’re not very well-rounded people or open-minded thinkers. Good luck to him. To think he’s doing this in large part bc of his dad is a great storyline. Much respect. And people know of Wales bc the royal title is often heard. Also, never have I seen so many rugby highlights. Rugby is as intense and exciting a sport as I’ve ever seen.
Im from Wichita ks. Chiefs fan all my life. He is gonna do awesome 😂. Mahomes throwing to him. Andy Reid coaching him. They'll probably start him receiving punts. Chiefs are taking it again
I'm a Cheifs fan since 1993, I have lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for my entire life. I am excited to see what Zammit can do. I have a good feeling about this. I am new to the channel, first-time subscriber. You have Good Content!! Thanks!!
Zammit is an NFL fan also, understands tactics, special plays etc...just the fact that hes a kid and is/was an seasoned international, and also at the pinnacle of the sport, how many on planet earth can say that, all before turning 23? Not many are there? The helmet and pads thing is valid, extra weight equals lower speeds initially but him bulking up and strength training with the chiefs will sort that out, the hits he'll walk through if they can get near him but all of that aside, sometimes theres too much analysis and overthinking, ive watched the nfl since the early 80s, i see him fitting in with Kansas and getting it done. Its fantastic for him, Kansas/USA and Welsh/British fans . Good luck to him, he deserves it.
Disclosure: I follow and support the Chiefs and am a native/resident of the greater region (different state, same corn). I have cursory knowledge of rugby, at best - but I did know who LRZ was before he made the jump. Negatives first: While he is quick and possesses elite top end pace, he is middle of the pack on both counts relative to NFL wide receivers. I think this is largely a function of the demands of rugby versus the demands of American football. The former is a fluid game with limited stops, played on a larger, less congested surface. It requires greater cardio and less explosiveness. Gridiron football is played in brief, violent bursts. One's 100 meter time is largely irrelevant. What's important, is getting to a specific spot, a short distance away, often in a fraction of a second. I believe, with training, LRZ can improve his performance. The metrics designed to evaluate explosive power (vertical and standing broad jump) are on the low end of NFL acceptability. Again, he can improve, but that's where he is now. Obviously, taking in a lifetime worth of American football knowledge is a tall ask, even with the intensive training of the IPP program. Even many elite college players struggle with the intricacy of the NFL - and they've been playing since early childhood. Positives: He is a seasoned, professional and international athlete. At a macro level, he understands better than any college draftee what it takes to compete at the highest level. Sounds superficial to say, but it is a crucial intangible. Andy Reid sees something in him. I defer to his judgement. RE Andy Reid.... LRZ could not possibly be in a better position. I am a layman (granted, a reasonably astute one when it comes to football) - but a layman, nevertheless. Yet, even with my anxiety knowledge, I can think of a half dozen effective uses for an elite rugby winger: kick/punt returner, point coverage gunner, hook and lateral, triple option, sub for Mahomes in QB sneak situations, single-wing/wildcat QB in red zone and 2 point attempts. Give Reid a pencil and paper and a free afternoon, and he'll come up with a hundred more unique and inventive ways to use him. Patrick Mahomes... If ever there was a QB designed by temperament and genetics to utilize a player with great athleticism and unique skills transferred from other sports, it is Patrick Mahomes. Finally, there are the relaxed roster rules governing IPP players. Basically, the Chiefs are playing poker with the casino's chips. It doesn't really cost them to keep him in their back pocket. I am rooting for him. I love a great sport story as much as anyone. Honestly, the next logical step for the game writ large, is to establish gridiron football academies overseas, sponsored by the NFL. Teach kids the fundamentals at the youth level - no pads, no live tackling until at least age 12-13. Establish clubs and leagues with proper professional coaches - just like British/European kids have for rugby, association football, etc. Every big football club in Europe has been teaching the Beautiful Game to American youth for years. Now, an American in the EPL is fairly common. Perhaps one day, we'll return the favor with our knowledge of the American game. As a passionate fan of both gridiron and association football, I would like that a lot.
As a Kansan born in Missouri raised and live in KC, sir welcome to the kingdom. Most Americans don't know which state the Chiefs actual hail from. Bro, you know, nfl football is modern rome's collesium. It'll potential kill you, but the glory and the pay..... welcome
Also, your insights sir. The measuring of a man's athleticism from you rugby scouts is impressive. I didnt.realize NFL was a developmental extension of rugby styles.
@@TheChipoverthetoprugbypodGareth Bale, a brilliant football player, spent the last few years of his footballing career playing golf instead of leaving Real Madrid and going to a club that wanted him. Even though he had archived a lot in and for Real Madrid, the fans hated him towards the end. Such a waste of talent. When he was playing for Wales at times, he had hardly played for Real and wasn't fit enough to play a whole game!
I live in Kansas and am really impressed with Louis after seeing his highlights! Can't wait to see creative plays designed for him. Not to mention how his creative runs, catches and lateral's this coming season. I'm just going to be going nuts waiting for this to happen fast enough, as they are likely to slowly work him in the game. He is a seasoned pro, and I have faith he will be a poised professional so I have faith he will be able to handle the pressure and contribute so I and many people I know are excited to see him succeed!!
I am a Chief fan and I'm very excited to see how this plays. I am wishing this Welshman, Rees-Zammit all the best!!
I have nothing but the utmost respect for him. To back himself, starting from scratch in a completely new sport, in a new country, when the easy decision would be to stay put in a sport he was already at the pinnacle of......!!! I genuinely feel that his natural talent, speed and determination will see him break into the main roster. As Welshman, we definitely miss him from our national team, but can't help but be proud of what he's doing and wish him the very best! Pob lwc!🏴
I'm 56 now but when I was 24 I started playing rugby for the local club in Oklahoma City. We had 2 Kiwis show up at the same time to play and coach. Became good friends with both of them being the new guys. I had played a little before but didn't really understand the game. Did I ever get a lesson. One of the Kiwis had been an All Black alternate and trained with the All-Blacks a lot. So much fun learning proper rugby. Also got the chance to go to New Zealand to meet his family and club and especially his father. Such a good man. My parents absolutely loved him when he visited.
I think with his pure athletiicism coupled with Andy Reid's play calling LRZ will make a huge impact for the Chiefs. He knows how to score and Chief's offense was lacking that this season. With rugby being a constant rate of play instead of individual plays in the NFL he's going to be a better thinker than the defenses are ready for.
Kansas City is in Missouri but on the Kansas-Missouri border. There are so many naysayers because few foreigners have been able to transition. Don’t listen to the insular and negative comments. If one is silly enough to measure him by his clothes or his musical preferences they’re not very well-rounded people or open-minded thinkers. Good luck to him. To think he’s doing this in large part bc of his dad is a great storyline. Much respect. And people know of Wales bc the royal title is often heard.
Also, never have I seen so many rugby highlights. Rugby is as intense and exciting a sport as I’ve ever seen.
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Im from Wichita ks. Chiefs fan all my life. He is gonna do awesome 😂. Mahomes throwing to him. Andy Reid coaching him. They'll probably start him receiving punts. Chiefs are taking it again
We also have the Greek polo player. And he's awesome
I'm a Cheifs fan since 1993, I have lived in Kansas City, Missouri, for my entire life. I am excited to see what Zammit can do. I have a good feeling about this. I am new to the channel, first-time subscriber. You have Good Content!! Thanks!!
By the way, I don't live in Jackson County, so I didn't vote on the downtown stadium... just in case you were wondering 😂😂😂😂
Zammit is an NFL fan also, understands tactics, special plays etc...just the fact that hes a kid and is/was an seasoned international, and also at the pinnacle of the sport, how many on planet earth can say that, all before turning 23? Not many are there? The helmet and pads thing is valid, extra weight equals lower speeds initially but him bulking up and strength training with the chiefs will sort that out, the hits he'll walk through if they can get near him but all of that aside, sometimes theres too much analysis and overthinking, ive watched the nfl since the early 80s, i see him fitting in with Kansas and getting it done. Its fantastic for him, Kansas/USA and Welsh/British fans . Good luck to him, he deserves it.
What do you think of the big news?
Disclosure:
I follow and support the Chiefs and am a native/resident of the greater region (different state, same corn). I have cursory knowledge of rugby, at best - but I did know who LRZ was before he made the jump.
Negatives first:
While he is quick and possesses elite top end pace, he is middle of the pack on both counts relative to NFL wide receivers. I think this is largely a function of the demands of rugby versus the demands of American football. The former is a fluid game with limited stops, played on a larger, less congested surface. It requires greater cardio and less explosiveness. Gridiron football is played in brief, violent bursts. One's 100 meter time is largely irrelevant. What's important, is getting to a specific spot, a short distance away, often in a fraction of a second. I believe, with training, LRZ can improve his performance.
The metrics designed to evaluate explosive power (vertical and standing broad jump) are on the low end of NFL acceptability. Again, he can improve, but that's where he is now.
Obviously, taking in a lifetime worth of American football knowledge is a tall ask, even with the intensive training of the IPP program. Even many elite college players struggle with the intricacy of the NFL - and they've been playing since early childhood.
Positives:
He is a seasoned, professional and international athlete. At a macro level, he understands better than any college draftee what it takes to compete at the highest level. Sounds superficial to say, but it is a crucial intangible.
Andy Reid sees something in him. I defer to his judgement.
RE Andy Reid.... LRZ could not possibly be in a better position. I am a layman (granted, a reasonably astute one when it comes to football) - but a layman, nevertheless. Yet, even with my anxiety knowledge, I can think of a half dozen effective uses for an elite rugby winger: kick/punt returner, point coverage gunner, hook and lateral, triple option, sub for Mahomes in QB sneak situations, single-wing/wildcat QB in red zone and 2 point attempts.
Give Reid a pencil and paper and a free afternoon, and he'll come up with a hundred more unique and inventive ways to use him.
Patrick Mahomes... If ever there was a QB designed by temperament and genetics to utilize a player with great athleticism and unique skills transferred from other sports, it is Patrick Mahomes.
Finally, there are the relaxed roster rules governing IPP players. Basically, the Chiefs are playing poker with the casino's chips. It doesn't really cost them to keep him in their back pocket.
I am rooting for him. I love a great sport story as much as anyone.
Honestly, the next logical step for the game writ large, is to establish gridiron football academies overseas, sponsored by the NFL. Teach kids the fundamentals at the youth level - no pads, no live tackling until at least age 12-13. Establish clubs and leagues with proper professional coaches - just like British/European kids have for rugby, association football, etc. Every big football club in Europe has been teaching the Beautiful Game to American youth for years. Now, an American in the EPL is fairly common.
Perhaps one day, we'll return the favor with our knowledge of the American game. As a passionate fan of both gridiron and association football, I would like that a lot.
As a Kansan born in Missouri raised and live in KC, sir welcome to the kingdom. Most Americans don't know which state the Chiefs actual hail from. Bro, you know, nfl football is modern rome's collesium. It'll potential kill you, but the glory and the pay..... welcome
Also, your insights sir. The measuring of a man's athleticism from you rugby scouts is impressive. I didnt.realize NFL was a developmental extension of rugby styles.
KC native here. Of course we don’t know about whales. We are far from the ocean!
I hope it doesn't turn into another Gareth Bale farce.
What do you mean by that?
@@TheChipoverthetoprugbypodGareth Bale, a brilliant football player, spent the last few years of his footballing career playing golf instead of leaving Real Madrid and going to a club that wanted him. Even though he had archived a lot in and for Real Madrid, the fans hated him towards the end. Such a waste of talent. When he was playing for Wales at times, he had hardly played for Real and wasn't fit enough to play a whole game!
I live in Kansas and am really impressed with Louis after seeing his highlights! Can't wait to see creative plays designed for him. Not to mention how his creative runs, catches and lateral's this coming season. I'm just going to be going nuts waiting for this to happen fast enough, as they are likely to slowly work him in the game. He is a seasoned pro, and I have faith he will be a poised professional so I have faith he will be able to handle the pressure and contribute so I and many people I know are excited to see him succeed!!
Anybody that has any clue knows an elite professional rugby player is tough, as rugby players have no pads and play with intensity.