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That’s the first time I’ve seen anyone go out there with notes.
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— Carlos Hyde on Jarryd Hayne
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SANTA CLARA -- Former Australia rugby league star Jarryd Hayne is just three weeks into his attempt at a career in American football, and he’s already made quite an impression with his new teammates.
Hayne, who the 49ers are trying at running back after signing him to a three-year contract in March, is learning a new sport with new terminology and a bunch of plays and pass protections that must be memorized.