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London Calling: Obada’s NFL Debut Showed Inexperience, But Promise
Friday, August 14, 2015 6:33 PM CDT
By Dan Turner
(Editor’s Note: Dan Turner, a journalist from England, has come across the pond for the second straight training camp, to get a closer look at America’s Team. Throughout camp, Dan (@dtsturner) has provided some insight on several rookies, continuing today with Efe Obada, who played just his sixth game of American football.)
OXNARD, Calif. - Thursday’s night game with the Chargers was an NFL debut for several players. But most of them have at least played American football before, whether it was in college and/or high school.
Efe Obada played his first game in the states Thursday, and just the sixth ever after a short stint with the London Warriors, an amateur team from England.
He only played a handful of snaps, all coming at left defensive end, but it was a start for the Englishman.
“I did enjoy it,” Obada said. “It was an emotional rollercoaster for me, highs and lows, but I did enjoy it. It was amazing.”
Obada came to the Cowboys as a complete mystery. There was very little game film available on him, so as a player, he was a complete unknown. Training camp helped to show some of what he is as a player, but it was good to finally see him suit up and play against proper NFL players on a proper NFL field.
He seemed a little disappointed with his overall performance though. Despite his lack of experience in the game of American football, he holds himself to an incredibly high standard.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...obada’s-nfl-debut-showed-inexperience-promise
Friday, August 14, 2015 6:33 PM CDT
By Dan Turner
(Editor’s Note: Dan Turner, a journalist from England, has come across the pond for the second straight training camp, to get a closer look at America’s Team. Throughout camp, Dan (@dtsturner) has provided some insight on several rookies, continuing today with Efe Obada, who played just his sixth game of American football.)
OXNARD, Calif. - Thursday’s night game with the Chargers was an NFL debut for several players. But most of them have at least played American football before, whether it was in college and/or high school.
Efe Obada played his first game in the states Thursday, and just the sixth ever after a short stint with the London Warriors, an amateur team from England.
He only played a handful of snaps, all coming at left defensive end, but it was a start for the Englishman.
“I did enjoy it,” Obada said. “It was an emotional rollercoaster for me, highs and lows, but I did enjoy it. It was amazing.”
Obada came to the Cowboys as a complete mystery. There was very little game film available on him, so as a player, he was a complete unknown. Training camp helped to show some of what he is as a player, but it was good to finally see him suit up and play against proper NFL players on a proper NFL field.
He seemed a little disappointed with his overall performance though. Despite his lack of experience in the game of American football, he holds himself to an incredibly high standard.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...obada’s-nfl-debut-showed-inexperience-promise