Will Louis Rees-Zammit make it in the NFL!?

Another American and a Chiefs fan of 30 years. We're excited to have LRZ and if there's a coach in the NFL who can help him achieve success it's Andy Reid. Let the pursuit of a three-peat begin! #chiefskingdom

he landed at the best possible spot for success. he might need to spend a year learning on the practice squad before he’s ready but he still has the chance to start in a few games under the rules. i’m hoping he makes the punt return position especially since they’ve added two returners this year 🤞🏽

The Chiefs had a running back from Nigeria that played his first football at 20 something. His name was Christian Okoye. He became known as "The Nigerian Nightmare" and we love him to this day. A big fan favorite of all time.

He had secured himself a top sports agent in America Kim Miales from Roc Nation who specialises in NFL players - bit like Tom Cruise in the movie Jerry McGuire as the sports agent with that catchphrase " show me the money" I suspect Rees Zammit was planning this even before the rugby world cup in France last year as he had been training with a top NFL strength and conditioning guy over in America before Wales world cup training camp. I bet Kim Miales was the key person in securing this contract on his behalf. I don't think there was any doubt he was going to be offered a contract - Roc Nation were basically guaranteeing it and so was the IPP program as part of their deal with the NFL. I see one of the young Irish kickers on the same IPP program also has a contract, can't recall which team - could be New Orleans Saints.

As a lifelong Kansas City-born Chiefs fan, I welcome Louis and hope he uses his unique skills to energize the Chiefs' offensive production, and provides a new dimension of excitement to an already incredible team. Bring it on, LRZ!

If he does well, the money will come. They have a great group of coordinator's and coaches for WR and RB. He's going to be fun to watch.

Great interview.

Great interview

Off the top of my head, I can think of a half dozen different, unique ways to use LRZ, specifically tailored to his background as a rugby player. And to give the big ginger well deserved credit, he is absolutely correct. That team, that coaching staff, and that quarterback are the perfect ingredients for such a witch's brew. LRZ has got a lot to learn and a lot to prove. But, I can't help but think Andy Reid wanted him for a specific reason. As for the language of football, Ginger is equally correct. It is complex by design, and complete nonsense to people unfamiliar with the game. Several years ago, my now-ex-wife woke me from a sound sleep. She asked me, "What the hell is, '43 monster, eagle right, split twister, lasso'?!?". Apparently, I had been yelling out in my sleep. By the way, what I had been yelling out was a defensive play which my high school team ran specifically for one game. To this day (36 years later) I can tell you the precise responsibility of all eleven players. Post script edit: Ok, Ginger... You were doing well until you pointed out that the skill positions are more complex than the line positions - particularly offensive linemen. For backs and receivers, a given play means one thing - run a given pass route, either I get the ball or I don't. That's an oversimplification, but it's a fair generalization. To an offensive lineman, a given play can mean executing any one of a dozen or more blocking schemes, depending on how the defensive team is lined up. Offensive linemen consistently score the highest (after quarterbacks) on the intellectual aptitude tests given to prospective players. Every year, there are dozens of players with insane physical ability, strength, and size, who simply lack the grey matter to make it in the NFL. I can think of two linemen who recently received doctoral degrees (one medical, the other in physics) while playing at the highest level. Offensive line play is extraordinarily complex. As a result, offensive linemen are often incredibly bright people. If anything, that makes the success of Jordan Mailata even more stunning than any potential success which LRZ might enjoy.

Chiefs fan here. Rees is fast, maneuverable, and can catch. I bet he sees the pitch this season.

He ran a 4.43 and his 6,3 Wide receiver 40 ave 4,48 and the ave height is 6,0 so athletically his certainly big enough but I think he’ll struggle with catching in open play but running back might actually be his calling because his run style, footwork , strength etc would suit it down to a T.

LRZ's top speed is intriguing. If he can get anywhere near that in pads, you can't teach that kind of speed. I'm looking forward to see if the Chiefs organization can develop him & will be rooting for him in the preseason.

thanks.

I've been telling this to the Chiefs-only YouTube vidbloggers: the Chiefs chose LRZ because he can have a Super Bowl mentality. They did not choose any average rugger. They chose one whose been selected for the Six Nations, the World Cup, the Lions, and who has been through the Premiership. And also has a little experience in helmet and pads in Cardiff.

It would be fun to see Kelce throw a wild pitch (backwards pass) to him in the open field. It's a long shot and I wonder if NFL teams will get a comp pick for trying to make it work with a player out of this International pool.

can someone tell me what exactly as a 23 yr old he has to lose!!???? quids in and clubs begging for hime to come back to rugby if he fails!!. The guy is following his dreams and i hope he smashes it!!!

They will hopefully use him as they used Hill. They missed using those plays when hill left, hopefully he can be used.

Will knows his stuff

Getting this placement with a franchise is no surprise, he was expected to do so given the pathway open to the IPP system. Getting on the field is entirely different and my money is still on him returning to rugby within 3 years. But only time will tell and good luck to the lad.

4.2s and 4.3S in IPP according to head coach