Werner on NFL Career: "You Have to Be an Asshole" - Ex-NFL star Björn Werner demands a German academy to forge future gridiron talent
Despite no clear founder, whispers of an NFL-style academy, akin to the Khan Academy, in Germany have surfaced. Former NFL player Björn Werner, concerned about Germany's lack of NFL-ready talent, has called for such an initiative. This Sunday's Colts-Falcons game in Berlin will not feature any German players on the active roster, highlighting the need for improvement.
Werner, who played for the Colts, believes German players lack the assertiveness and commanding presence needed for the NFL. He also notes their physical size and mental toughness often fall short compared to American players. Only two Germans, Lenny Krieg and Maximilian Mang, currently make practice squads in the NFL.
Werner recalls intense competition during his college days in Florida, with teammates even bringing guns to practice. He suggests creating regional training hubs in Germany to instil mental toughness and assertiveness in local players. Werner also demands a German NFL academy, mirroring the Khan Academy in England, to nurture young talent effectively.
With no German players set to feature in Sunday's NFL game in Berlin, the need for a structured development system is clear. Werner's call for a German NFL academy and regional training hubs could be the catalyst for nurturing local talent and improving Germany's presence in the NFL.
