2017 NFL Combine Thread

[Uptown]

Go get him Bill!!! He fits this offense....

 

[manxman2601]

When's the last time the Pats drafted a linebacker that size? Certainly not in the first round anyway.

Bear in mind that they were showing real interest in Su'a Cravens last year.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

When's the last time the Pats drafted a linebacker that size? Certainly not in the first round anyway.

It ain't happening. He is nowhere near our prototype, especially early.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Bear in mind that they were showing real interest in Su'a Cravens last year.

But he could cover. Foster is really a linebacker in coverage. Has movement skills, but isn't natural in space like Cravens was.

 

[manxman2601]

But he could cover. Foster is really a linebacker in coverage. Has movement skills, but isn't natural in space like Cravens was.

I'm talking more generally about linebackers. Just saying that I wouldn't rule out a hybrid player and that size isn't necessarily the be all and end all. I agree Foster's size is not a Patriot's fit.

 

[manxman2601]

Also Dont'a Foreman isn't working out (sorry @I.M. Fletcher )

 

[WaterfallJumper]

What/whom should I be excited about?

Everyone!

Depends. Which positions are you interested in watching? This draft has incredible depth, as well as a few potential superstars. Tomorrow will probably be better. Ask a more specific question, and I'll give you a list.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

I'm talking more generally about linebackers. Just saying that I wouldn't rule out a hybrid player and that size isn't necessarily the be all and end all. I agree Foster's size is not a Patriot's fit.

I am all for a Cravens type role, just don't think they jump that early. I also prefer the safety in to a backer role, opposed to the opposite.

It's why I love Melifonwu and Johnson and Harvey-Clemons. Those guys are going to be able to cause some havoc in the middle of the field.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Also Dont'a Foreman isn't working out (sorry @I.M. Fletcher )

Really too bad for him. Came in a lot lighter, so I was hoping to see him pop.

Also, he got nicked up a lot this year. These are just little things, but they stick in the back of my head.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Cook at 4.5 should put to rest the Chris Johnson comparisons. He's a nice player, but people were going crazy with the 4.3 or better predictions.

Gallman at only 4.57, but I still like him as one of my top 3 backs for the Patriots. He's just so physical and tough. I'll take him here anyday.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Wouldve love to have seen what Mixon could have done.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Hunt at 4.66. I would have expected him to be in the 4.5s, but he's an instinctive player.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

McCaffery faster than Fournette and Cook. I like it.

 

[meatface]

Everyone!

Depends. Which positions are you interested in watching? This draft has incredible depth, as well as a few potential superstars. Tomorrow will probably be better. Ask a more specific question, and I'll give you a list.

honestly I have no idea.

 

[manxman2601]

McCaffery faster than Fournette and Cook. I like it.

Very pleased about that. Looking forward to his 3-cone.

 

[manxman2601]

Still can't get over the fact that Blount ran a 6.85 w-cone at 240lb. Sneaky top combine performance there.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Jamaal Williams right about in line with what I expected. Not the best top end speed, but I love his vision and physicality.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Very pleased about that. Looking forward to his 3-cone.

A good 3cone, and his historical comparables could be Ahmad Bradshaw and Brian Westbrook. Decent company.

 

[Dragda]

Personally, there are so many useless "competitions" at the combine but the bench press might be among the worst. Each of those kids will be subject to a normal NFL strength and conditioning program upon arrival at their team.

What is this testing ? How much time RBs spend in the weight room ? Personally, I am mostly only interested in body/arm/hand sizes and then the tests that measure explosiveness.

I've heard it is exactly that. how much time in the weight room...