International Players

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by sivanjohn, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. sivanjohn

    sivanjohn Starter

    A question for everyone here?

    As we all know that the NBA, MLB and NHL have plenty of players brought from overseas. What about the NFL?

    Besides Martin GRAMATICA, is there anyone else?

    Please do let me know, it's just for my general knowledge:icon_question:
     
  2. TJ

    TJ Dez Caught It

    Morten Andersen, from Denmark is the most famous, alongside with Gary Anderson, from South Africa. They both are kickers.

    The most famous mexican player is Raul Allegre, former kicker for the Giant in the 80's and early 90's. He even won a Super Bowl, and now works for ESPN Latin America, and he's not that bad. Nowadays, there are two mexican offensive linemen in the league: Rolando Cantu with the Cardinals, and the other one whose name I always forget, but he plays for the Chiefs. Neither of them is a starter.

    Fuad Reveiz, former Vikings kicker, is from Colombia.

    Of course, there's Martin's brother, Bill Gramatica, who made a fool of himself tearing apart his knee while celebrating a freakin' extra point :lol:

    I can't think of anyone else right now...

    Oh, yeah!! Tony Romo and Jeff Garcia are third generation Mexican-Americans. Garcia's family is from Jalisco, and Romo's is from Chihuaha, I think. I watched an interview the other day with Romo's grandparents, who are Mexican. They're really proud of their grandchild.
     
  3. 49ers121

    49ers121 Portugal Mike

    Dat Nguyen first Vietnamese American to ever play in the NFL, but he was from Arkansas.
     
  4. brakos82

    brakos82 30% more cats than last year!

    Damn Arkansas.
     
  5. TJ

    TJ Dez Caught It

    Of course!! How could I forget about the great Dat Nguyen!!! :icon_redface:
     
  6. 49ers121

    49ers121 Portugal Mike

    I was surprised you didnt say his name

    Bill clinton :banned:
     
  7. Stockers

    Stockers Duck Fuke

    Mick Luckhurst from little old England. Falcons kicker from 81-87.
     
  8. wide right

    wide right Grumpy Old Man

    Don't forget about Texans rookie Amobi Okoye from Anambra, Nigeria.
     
  9. Chrisbob

    Chrisbob Fuck Dallas

    Met him - my claim to fame. Also, John Smith who kicked for the Pats in the 70's.
     
  10. ollysj

    ollysj iKraut

    Tom Nuetten was born in Germany. Father was American, mother German

    Dolphins once had a German K, Uwe von Schamann
     
  11. DoubleC

    DoubleC i'm ready now...

    Richard Tardits born in Biarritz, France played LB for the Patriots back in the early '90s. He also played for the Georgia Bulldogs where he held the record for most sacks in a career until David Pollack surpassed it in 2004.

    Lately, Philippe Gardent, another LB born in France, was signed by the Panthers but I would be very surprised if he made the 53-man roster.
     
  12. Chrisbob

    Chrisbob Fuck Dallas

    Gardent was with the Skins all last season as part of the NFL's international player policy. He wasn't on the active roster but was allowed to practice with the team etc.
     
  13. ollysj

    ollysj iKraut

    Yep, NFLE national
     
  14. Crawl

    Crawl Pro Bowler

    Hines Ward born in Seoul, South Korea
    Haloti Nagta

    Ashton Youboty born in Liberia
     
  15. ollysj

    ollysj iKraut

    Samkon Gado, Nigeria

    and wasn't there a player called "Nigerian Nightmare"
     
  16. TJ

    TJ Dez Caught It

    Christian Okoye, former RB of the Kansas City Chiefs, in the early 90's