DENVER – The game has slowed down for American football neophyte Jarryd Hayne.
Well, at least the voice of 49ers runnings backs coach Tom Rathman has slowed down for him.
Hayne described this week how overwhelming it was to attempt to make the transition from Australian rugby league star to a completely new sport at the age of 27 while being taught by an excitable, fast-talking former player.
Hayne followed American football from afar, but he still had to learn the intricacies of the sport, as well as the verbiage the 49ers use in their offensive playbook upon signing with the club in March.