The former
England winger talks about life in the NFL, the spirit in Buffalo Bills locker room and their very long meetings
By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required
Six years after playing for the
British and
Irish Lions, Christian Wade is trying to make the Buffalo Bills roster in the NFL. A year into his new adventure, the 28-year-old is on the Bills’ practice squad, where he is developing his understanding of the sport. The boy from High Wycombe is settling into a new life in upstate
New York, where the Bills are pushing reigning
NFL champions New England Patriots for the AFC East title.
It’s been more than a year since you quit Wasps to pursue your dream of cracking the NFL. How has it been so far?“I’ve not had much time to think about it, but it’s been a huge eye-opener regarding what goes on behind the scenes. What we see on TV is just the big show on a Sunday. In everyday life, there is so much detail, a lot more preparation than I thought. It’s definitely been a great experience. I’ve enjoyed the whole challenge. I’m getting into the routine, trying to become a better athlete and beginning to love it more each day.”