Great news. At least he wont be scoring tries against Quins again. A couple of times ive been to the Rioch Arena and watched him rip our defence apart. Good luck to him and having the balls to try something different. Would have liked to see him in an England shirt more often.

His height will surely be even more of an issue there?

His height will surely be even more of an issue there?

There are plenty of short wide receivers - their job is to get upfield and be in position to catch the pass. Speed is much more important than size.

The average height among USC's running backs, cornerbacks, safeties and wide receivers is just over 5 feet 11 inches

The average height among USC's running backs, cornerbacks, safeties and wide receivers is just over 5 feet 11 inches

Wade won’t play corner back or safety, he won’t know how to adjust to the line ups and audibles as that takes experience he just doesn’t have and based on your selection of positions I would guess cb and safety are keeping those averages up given the want for long rangy dbs.

It is really difficult to translate rugby skills to the nfl. The games are completely different. Similar shaped ball, big hits and I enjoy both (Quins member and NFL fanatic going to Wembley  on Sunday) but that’s it. Yes some ball skills and speed are good in both but the stop start of NFL snaps and only playing offence or defence or sometimes only special teams makes it hard to move from one game to another.

I know Lasike will be used as an example and he is one of the successful converts but he lasted 2 years in the nfl after several years learning at college at fullback a position with one of the simplest roles in the game.

I’m hoping he makes a success of it but I won’t hold my breath. He could always sign for Quins if he comes back having not made it.

Any news as to which organisation he is going to trial with? He could have signed with the CFL which would have given time to learn & adapt. Presumably he's not signing for a college? There have been plenty of small running backs in the NFL, with his quick feet & moves I'd say he could try that position & with ball catching ability that could make him a very dangerous offensive back. Good luck.   

Well done BQ. I think you have the measure of it there.