I definitely root for these guys. One thing for sure is that they are tough as nails. The Arizona Cardinals have NZ rugby star
Paul Lasike trying out for the team. The training camp audience loved watching him in 1 on 1 drills because he was so strong and never backed down.
It was interesting to hear him in an interview when they asked him about the overseas perception of American Football being a tad "soft" because they wear pads vs. rugby wearing no pads. He said the first day of football put that to rest because all the pads do is give the American football player the ability to hit even harder and run through an opponent.
I'd love to see him make the team, but it's doubtful since we are pretty deep at running back and Paul is more of a fullback. Coach Arians usually doesn't keep a fullback on the team since he likes to throw so much. I hope he lands on some team though. Great guy.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-s...zona-cardinals