Jarryd Hayne’s rookie season in the NFL played out a lot like a movie.
The former rugby league MVP left behind stardom in Australia for obscurity in America – and proved many critics wrong in the process. Now back stateside after three months away from the game, Hayne is striving to ensure the sequel to his remarkable debut isn’t a letdown.
“I put more pressure on myself than anybody else,” Hayne told reporters on Wednesday. “I learned a lot last year, and I have the blueprint now. It’s about going out there, perfecting the playbook, understanding the schemes we're running and executing at a high level.