FootballZombie Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Only 1 QB ran? Yeesh. That is problematic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCommander Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The combine is trending towards a ratings flop if QBs don’t participate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 This might well see a change in the combine structure moving forward, starting next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CobraCommander said: The combine is trending towards a ratings flop if QBs don’t participate. I could see Rodger making adjustments to participation in the future. This is harming the almighty shield. Beat me to it 74. Edited March 2 by rumplestilskin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Just bizarre that only 1 QB at combine actually ran 40. Feels like combine is either on way out or will get a serious rework on format/etc. Minnesota HC in booth with NFL Network guys, sounds like he really wants Cousins to stay. Penix measured 10.5 hands, top-10 all time at combine lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Dah-Dee said: Just bizarre that only 1 QB at combine actually ran 40. Feels like combine is either on way out or will get a serious rework on format/etc. Minnesota HC in booth with NFL Network guys, sounds like he really wants Cousins to stay. I think Kirk would be crazy to leave Jefferson. But we all know how important money is to him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNFLChick Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I honestly think Michael Penix is going to get the best bump from the combine. He measured well, his medicals are clean and he has a rocket arm so I expect a ton of buzz 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 6 minutes ago, Est.1974 said: This might well see a change in the combine structure moving forward, starting next year. They are going to have the QB's playing their own characters on Madden on combine day at this point. It is getting ridiculous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Not QB info, sorry, but Texas WR Adonai Mitchell had the best WR long jump at 11'4" and just ran a 4.35 40. Daaaang dude. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ThatNFLChick said: I honestly think Michael Penix is going to get the best bump from the combine. He measured well, his medicals are clean and he has a rocket arm so I expect a ton of buzz Thats a rather large Penix right there. I guess the hand size thing is in fact a thing. LOL Edited March 2 by rumplestilskin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballZombie Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Those are some dang oven mitts on Penix. Still undraftable at the top tho, I don't care if the medicals are clean. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I don’t mind the guys sitting out the combine. The league made all these measurements mean more than the tape, so they can deal with the ratings fallout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Just now, FootballZombie said: Those are some dang oven mitts on Penix. Still undraftable at the top tho, I don't care if the medicals are clean. Maybe somewhere in the middle of round 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 minute ago, AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy said: I don’t mind the guys sitting out the combine. The league made all these measurements mean more than the tape, so they can deal with the ratings fallout. The problem is that not all talent has the tape. The elite are the elite but the combine is a good way for hidden gems to become unearthed. FWIW It begs the question who are the bosses anymore? I dunno. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 14 minutes ago, AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy said: I don’t mind the guys sitting out the combine. The league made all these measurements mean more than the tape, so they can deal with the ratings fallout. What ratings fallout? They have two broadcasts now. It grows every year. The people who watch the combine are not suddenly going to stop watching because 6 guys refused to run or get measured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac8887 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 12 minutes ago, rumplestilskin said: Maybe somewhere in the middle of round 1. I was very high on Penix at one point, and then he kind of faltered down the stretch a little bit, and I kind of lowered him on my list because he doesn’t have the mobility the others have. He can make every throw. His deep ball is a thing of beauty. I really want to go back and watch his film, I really haven’t watched any of him since the college season ended, but the duels he had with Bo Nix, where really fun to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 FWIW, that was apparently just the "first group" of QBs/WRs running 40, so maybe possible other QBs run in 2nd group? Not sure. Still weird that so many apparently opted out of running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBrave86 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Penix is made of glass unfortunately. If he had a clean bill of health he’d be a top 5 pick easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Mayes hands are a bit smaller than Id like but its not that big of a deal. Theyre bigger than Mahomes and Burrow to name a couple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) They need to stop letting prospects treat the combine like a buffet. It should be: you're either in or you're out. If you're in then you get to come and meet with all the teams, scouts, FO, media etc. but you also have to do measurements and basic drills like running and throwing (if you're a QB). If you're out then you don't have to come and do any of that stuff but you also don't get to network and meet with teams or media. Edited March 2 by mistertim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Kudos to Milton and Nix for stepping up to throw to receivers at start of gauntlet drill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraCommander Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: Mayes hands are a bit smaller than Id like but its not that big of a deal. Theyre bigger than Mahomes and Burrow to name a couple I only care that his hands are bigger than Kenny Picket’s. Edited March 2 by CobraCommander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Other of the QBs are throwing during gauntlet too, just can't tell who. Jerry RIce sighting on the field at combine, very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac8887 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 15 minutes ago, SoCalSkins said: What ratings fallout? They have two broadcasts now. It grows every year. The people who watch the combine are not suddenly going to stop watching because 6 guys refused to run or get measured. I pretty much agree with this, it’s not like the league is getting a huge rights contract from ABC, NBC, CBS or FOX or even ESPN to carry on there stations. The only way I could see these players participating more in the future is if they get paid to, but that won’t happen. I don’t really see them making any meaningful change to the combine any time soon. It would be fun if they made it like the pro bowl, made it competitive. Instead of doing 1 40 at a time, just have a race. Do qb skills competitions, agility competitions for the receivers and backs. Maybe do some strong man competitions for the big men. people would actually tune in to watch that, and it would bring in more revenue. all of the workouts and true measurements can be done at the pro days. It’s already leaning heavily in that direction anyway. Basically the players are going to be doing the same exact things that they are doing now at the combine but have even more control and more time to prepare. One way to fix it is for players from smaller schools is to be allowed to participate in the bigger schools pro days that way they still get there time to shine. Maybe make it like a regional combine all done on different days so that whatever team want to attend can, and then still have in person workouts as well. Edited March 2 by mac8887 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dah-Dee Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) QB drills starting! First group Milton, JJ, Nix, Leary. Leary not looking great. Milton big and looks smooth, quick release. Booth guys joking about receivers wearing double gloves for his lasers. JJ and Bo look fine. Edited March 2 by Dah-Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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