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Rugby Player Tryout

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SGSteeler, Dec 9, 2015.

  1. SGSteeler

    SGSteeler Well-Known Member

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    According to Adam Shefter, Tom Burgess (a British rugby player) has had a tryout for the Steelers. He's 6'5" 265, so I'm assuming he's trying out as a TE?
     
    SGSteeler, Dec 9, 2015
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  2. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    Safety?
     
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  3. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Dri Archer / Jacoby Jones replacement. Rugby player will just jog up the field and stiff arm all opponents on the way to the end zone.
     
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  4. darcrav

    darcrav Well-Known Member

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    LB?
    we need more
     
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  5. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Glad to see they are turning over every stone to improve the team.
     
    strummerfan, Dec 9, 2015
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  6. Thor

    Thor Mod Team

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    Agree. You can never have too much talent, and there's no harm in working a guy out.
     
    Thor, Dec 9, 2015
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  7. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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  8. defva

    defva Well-Known Member

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    Well, rugby players have way more stamina and physical. They definitely have a nose for the ball. But the question is...does he know the rules?
     
    defva, Dec 10, 2015
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  9. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    Why?
     
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  10. GB_Steel

    GB_Steel Well-Known Member

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    Heck a guy like that I'd stick on defense. I would think it'd be a more natural transition than TE considering the ball size and lack of forward passing in rugby. Start him out as a GTG specialist and special teams and go from there. Regardless, I love that we're checking out everyone.
     
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  11. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Im a happy camper

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    Worked out with Buffalo and Giants as well. Probably won't be signed by anyone until January, once the season is over. He would be a project for next season.
     
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  12. dazzanz

    dazzanz New Member

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    He plays Rugby League down here in Australia for a team called South Sydney Rabbitohs.

    I rate his twin brother George higher than Tom.

    The whole Jarryd Hayne thing has got most top sportsmen here thinking the can make it in the NFL!!

    There are a few here that could, dunno about Tom Burgess though.
     
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  13. GoalLine

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    He'll be in charge of time-outs for Tomlin. Obviously.
     
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  14. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    head coach? :smiley1::cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Dec 11, 2015
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