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Over the years, I have paid less and less attention to the Combine performances of the players.
It seems that now there is so much scouting going on and so much prep going into the Combine by players that it doesn't seem to mean as much as it used to.
Agree? Disagree?
A lot of that stuff can create a workout warrior that can't really play. See Gholston. Great measurables but one game tape is enough to show he doesn't make adjustments well in space or have any pass rushing moves other than straight. Couldn't be on a better team IMO.
I think the interviews have become the most important. But we don't really know what goes on unless it's leaked by someone.
The interview process weeds out headcases a lot of the time, so I listen to reports there. I pay attention to triangle numbers for certain positions
The measurables are useful for cutting through the college disinformation on a player's height, weight, and 40 time.
The measurables are useful for cutting through the college disinformation on a player's height, weight, and 40 time.
Besides the official heights and weights, the best part for me is the 10 yard and 20 yard splits.
I agree with both of those. Yes, players are coached so much toward the specific drills that you have to take it with a grain of salt. But at least it's a single, reliable number registered by neutral observers in a uniform setting. Plus depending on position, the standard height/weight/40 may not be key variables, and the combine gives you a fuller set of numbers.
Another way of looking at it is that the combine can give fans a little glimpse into things that scouts already knew through their own back channels, which helps us draft geeks sort out our mocks and projections.