YoloinOhio Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) I think a lot of pre-FA agent stuff (yes it's tampering but it happens) and trade discussions take place there as well, plus "available" FA meetings because it's easier as everyone is in one place. Mccown apparently has at least one meeting there, and saw this today: @RapSheet: While most wait for free agency, a few big names are free now. Like WR Mike Williams, whose agent has 6 meetings in Indy. Could move quickly Edited February 17, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Not quite the same without a first rounder. @buffalobills: 8 reasons Bills fans (YOU!) should care about this week's #NFLCombine: http://t.co/Off9dhVffq http://t.co/gXDoY7xyAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Dangerous for QB- starved GMs who have him graded low based on tape. @nfldraftscout: Good sign. Terrible year RT @RapSheet: #UCLA QB Brett Hundley will throw at the Combine and do all the drills, Im told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 Rex scheduled for tomorrow at 12:15 @RLiuNFL: 48 @NFL head coaches/GMs currently scheduled to speak at Combine. Full list here: http://t.co/q4yexP3c3E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 @RapSheet: Count cerebral Oregon State QB Sean Mannion among the quarterbacks who will throw and do all the drills at the Combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 @nfldraftscout: Full list of @EXOSfootball players here: http://t.co/CYbGOiue2N. They dominated the Combine last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 @JaySkurski: Just spoke with #Bills GM Doug Whaley. He said Russ Brandon and Jim Overdorf will meet with agents of #Bills pending UFAs here at combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 @bylindsayhjones: Am told CSU QB Garrett Grayson tweaked his hamstring in training and now won't work out here in Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
217014170 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Physicals are the prime reason for the combine and they have actually saved players' lives in the past. Interviews are next important and while they don't make a 4th rounder a 1st rounder, they can help a player get drafted. Tom Brady was not a physical specimen and his combine workout was average at best. To make matters worst, he was not even starting as a senior in college. But his work ethic and intelligence is what led Belichick to draft him. The measurables that the drills produce allow a controlled method for comparison. They also produce a baseline for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 @JaySkurski: Just spoke with #Bills GM Doug Whaley. He said Russ Brandon and Jim Overdorf will meet with agents of #Bills pending UFAs here at combine. I like how the combine is more for the fans then it is for the coaching staff and GMs. Just shows how little teams really use the combine. As long as you come in and don't completely fail you basically won the combine heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I like how the combine is more for the fans then it is for the coaching staff and GMs. Just shows how little teams really use the combine. As long as you come in and don't completely fail you basically won the combine heh. huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Rex presser at combine: Reporter - what was it like to see that patriots win the SB? Rex: it was terrible. Next question! Btw he lead off the presser talking about the Bisons spring training Edited February 18, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 huh? Fans put more emphasis on the combine then teams do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I like how the combine is more for the fans then it is for the coaching staff and GMs. Just shows how little teams really use the combine. As long as you come in and don't completely fail you basically won the combine heh. Agreed. The idea of players rising and falling months after their last game is silly. Anyone remember Bruce Campbell? Killed the combine, terrible player. Still, it's fun meaningless entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Fans put more emphasis on the combine then teams do. So far from the truth. Are they there because Roger requires it? Do they go for the shrimp cocktails in Indy? Are they all secretly Pacers fans? The combine is important for many reasons. All players are evaluated "on an even playing field." All players are probed and pinched. Teams will interview a number of potential draftees. Matter of fact, it's so important that team reps are there for evaluation purposes that agents of current players also make the trek to get face time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Agreed. The idea of players rising and falling months after their last game is silly. Anyone remember Bruce Campbell? Killed the combine, terrible player. Still, it's fun meaningless entertainment. Yea of course I will be watching So far from the truth. Are they there because Roger requires it? Do they go for the shrimp cocktails in Indy? Are they all secretly Pacers fans? The combine is important for many reasons. All players are evaluated "on an even playing field." All players are probed and pinched. Teams will interview a number of potential draftees. Matter of fact, it's so important that team reps are there for evaluation purposes that agents of current players also make the trek to get face time. You must not like Rex Ryan then b.c he doesn't like he combine either. Saying training for a workout doesn't mean anything. All about the tape. Of course they are forced to go... Just like they have to do interviews also with the NFL this week. Edited February 18, 2015 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yea of course I will be watching You must not like Rex Ryan then b.c he doesn't like he combine either. Saying training for a workout doesn't mean anything. All about the tape. Rex will use the info gathered there, especially the physicals. Whaley will use the interviews. Do you expect a football coach to not say "i prefer to watch what a guy does on the field." This doesn't minimize the importance of the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Rex will use the info gathered there, especially the physicals. Do you expect a football coach to not say "i prefer to watch what a guy does on the field." This doesn't minimize the importance of the combine. Exactly why I said if they don't completely fail at the combine... Hell they even had a segment trying to find the most useless combine activity. Edited February 18, 2015 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Highlights of Rex Ryan's comments from the NFL Combine today http://t.co/34vdPfoQbO Edited February 18, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 How good are you? http://www.nfl.com/scoutsglossary I got 'em all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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