After Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Debut: Was Welshman All Hype?!?

Actually . . . His performance was exceptional for someone without much familiarity with the game.

However . . .

The open question of speed is something that can't be improved by more practice.

Here's an overview from across the pond . . .

Critics pointed out Rees-Zammit's lackluster performance, with fans taking to social media to voice their disappointment at his speed as he adapts to a new sport. One unimpressed fan stated: "This Rees-Zammit guy is not worth the hype. Dude has no breakaway speed and can't break a tackle" while another fan weighed in saying: "Rees Zammit might be the least elusive back I've ever seen".

Comments continued as a further fan remarked: "Rees-Zammit looks stiff with the ball in his hands" and another probed, questioning: "is he just overthinking everything he's doing or is he that slow?".

Despite the earlier critiques, Rees-Zammit showed signs of promise away from the running back position, making good use of his rugby versatility.

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Rees-Zammit assessed in first NFL game playing four positions for Chiefs

Louis Rees-Zammit made his NFL debut for the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday evening, with the Welsh rugby star making five notable plays in limited action against the Jacksonville Jaguars