Val Holmes and the NFL

[maxta]

Another NRL star on the cusp of an attempt at the NFL...

What other NRL players do you think could have a (chance) at making the NFL ??

As an example I think Inglis would have been a decent wide reciever in his prime.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Another NRL star on the cusp of an attempt at the NFL...

What other NRL players do you think could have a (chance) at making the NFL ??

It will probably end the same way for him as it did for Hayne.

 

[DUFFMAN]

What other NRL players do you think could have a (chance) at making the NFL ??

James Maloney Throws a decent forward pass, great example is the 2013 grand final.
He should try his luck over there

 

[Harvies elbow]

Apparently it's a New York franchise.
Both aren't much good currently.
But as jets fan I hope it's them.
He couldn't damage them anymore than they damage themselves.
Good luck to him.

 

[HappilyManly]

Is Val big enough ?

He can run but they don't do much of that over there.

Good luck to him, it will piss of Buzz and Greenturd at least

 

[The Wheel]

Was it Val’s dream?

Kevin Walters must be pissed off Cronk,Smith,Slater and now Holmes gone

 

[BOZO]

Is Val big enough ?

He can run but they don't do much of that over there.

Good luck to him, it will piss of Buzz and Greenturd at least

Speed kills at every sport
He has exceptional speed . If they cant catch you they cant stop you .

 

[Peter C]

Speed kills at every sport
He has exceptional speed . If they cant catch you they cant stop you .

True, but there must be at least 20 million african americans who are way faster than him and are playing the game already

 

[Harvies elbow]

Is Val big enough ?

He can run but they don't do much of that over there.

Good luck to him, it will piss of Buzz and Greenturd at least

He'll have to increase muscle mass obviously but if he's wide receiver he'll probably be quick enough.
Turning and catching at speed while being hounded will be an experience for him though.
I'm just not sure where else they could put him.
Big ask.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

It will probably end the same way for him as it did for Hayne.

In a prison cell?

 

[Smokin Joe]

My guess would be punt/kick returner to begin,would spend a year or 2 on the practice squad and see where it goes.Seriously complicated to play wide receiver and learn to catch and have awareness,learning route running/playbook,learning to block, etc...whilst wearing pads/helmet.Could maybe be a running back in time,but needs to get more powerful without losing speed and would take time.Hope he is a success(but doubt it).Teams would be reluctant to give up a spot on 53 man roster to a longshot,would need to be seriously convinced of his upside to do that...Luckily teams can gain an extra practice squad player if it is a foreign player(10-11 spots)

 

[manlyfan76]

Barrett could definitely coach an nfl team.



As long as they have enough furniture.

 

[BOZO]

True, but there must be at least 20 million african americans who are way faster than him and are playing the game already

I think Holmes can compete with the best of them with his great speed .
White American men play the game as well . It is not only a black mens game.
I think our elite NRL Athlete's can match the physical attributes of the NFL *** helmet wearing padded*** players .
The NRL is the toughest game of all .
The only challenge would be adapting to the American game

 

[Harvies elbow]

My guess would be punt/kick returner to begin,would spend a year or 2 on the practice squad and see where it goes.Seriously complicated to play wide receiver and learn to catch and have awareness,learning route running/playbook,learning to block, etc...whilst wearing pads/helmet.Could maybe be a running back in time,but needs to get more powerful without losing speed and would take time.Hope he is a success(but doubt it).Teams would be reluctant to give up a spot on 53 man roster to a longshot,would need to be seriously convinced of his upside to do that...Luckily teams can gain an extra practice squad player if it is a foreign player(10-11 spots)

Yeah I think you're spot on.
He would be more at home as a returner, being able to negotiate what's in front of him and making use of blockers.
I actually thought Hayne did ok in his short running back stint and should've persisted.
Unless there were other reasons for him to quit on it I thought he could've gone on.

 

[Harvies elbow]

I think Holmes can compete with the best of them with his great speed .
White American men play the game as well . It is not only a black mens game.
I think our elite NRL Athlete's can match the physical attributes of the NFL *** helmet wearing padded*** players .
The NRL is the toughest game of all .
The only challenge would be adapting to the American game

I agree Bozo but it's a lot to get used to.
The plays, the explosive Power and size of those players and the equipment.
Hayne said the helmets alone weigh a ton during games and practice and the fact that because it's not a game of endurance but power makes opposing defences lethal.
But if he's done his homework on what is expected and prepares well then he'll at least give himself the chance.

 

[BOZO]

I agree Bozo but it's a lot to get used to.
The plays, the explosive Power and size of those players and the equipment.
Hayne said the helmets alone weigh a ton during games and practice and the fact that because it's not a game of endurance but power makes opposing defences lethal.
But if he's done his homework on what is expected and prepares well then he'll at least give himself the chance.

The NRL is a power game too mate . The only difference is it goes non stop for 80 minutes .

 

[Smokin Joe]

The NRL is a power game too mate . The only difference is it goes non stop for 80 minutes .

I know you are a passionate rugby league supporter Bozo,but using that logic...then because both soccer and NRL are endurance games then NRL players should be world class soccer players and be able to make it in the EPL?

 

[BOZO]

I know you are a passionate rugby league supporter Bozo,but using that logic...then because both soccer and NRL are endurance games then NRL players should be world class soccer players and be able to make it in the EPL?

The NRL is both tough and endurance . The soccer boys have nothing on us mate

 

[Smokin Joe]

Yeah I think you're spot on.
He would be more at home as a returner, being able to negotiate what's in front of him and making use of blockers.
I actually thought Hayne did ok in his short running back stint and should've persisted.
Unless there were other reasons for him to quit on it I thought he could've gone on.

I thought he was going well and wondered why he turned his back on the NFL,thought he could have gone further and looked like he was picking the game up.The problem for Holmes as a wide receiver are the complicated rules in playing that position and not giving away penalties,also having 3 guys trying to rip the ball out of your arms as there are no stripping the ball rules,it takes a lot to get used to carrying and running with the ball a different way...add to that guys coming at you from all angles,attacking the legs and knees.

 

[Smokin Joe]

The NRL is both tough and endurance . The soccer boys have nothing on us mate

OOOOOOOOOOKKKKkKKKKAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY.............but would NRL players be world class soccer players?