In case anyone doesn’t know, I’m in Indianapolis until Sunday for the Scouting Combine. If you didn’t know that, know that I totally wrecked the crap outta my car. Talk about a crappy way to start things. Anyway, links!
Thursday NFL Draft links to click
USA Today - QBs, defensive linemen might combine to steal the show
How about that wacky headline? Writer Jim Corbett says Nick Fairley and Da'Quan Bowers are potentially dominant, but Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert could see their stock rise at the NFL Combine this week.
NFL.com - Teams’ biggest challenge is keeping combine in perspective
Michael Lombardi excellently breaks down what a scout should get out of the Scouting Combine. He also gives his four types of scouts – poor, picker, performance and projector. The last one is the only good one. Lombardi says there are plenty of “poor” scouts in the NFL.
Press Democrat - Ex-scout says 49ers ‘in a bit of a pickle’
Former scout Dave Razzano says he would sending quarterback Alex Smith packing and draft a new one. He also compares Blaine Gabbert to Andrew Walter. Ouch.
Detroit Free Press - ‘Best player’ philosophy will guide Lions in NFL Draft
Although they won’t have a certain player targeted like Ndamukong Suh, Matthew Stafford or Calvin Johnson, the Lions should be able to find a good player with the 13th overall pick.
Denver Post - CU cornerback Jimmy Smith has talent and red flags
As important as the 40-yard dash will be for Jimmy Smith, personal interviews will be paramount.
Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mock draft
Tony Grossi has the Broncos taking Cam Newton. That’s the only weird thing here.
Pro Football Weekly - Combine training facilities have become big business
An inside look at Combine training facilities.
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