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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive back Patrick Peterson #37 of LSU runs the 40-yard dash during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive back Patrick Peterson #37 of LSU runs the 40-yard dash during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive back Patrick Peterson #37 of LSU runs the 40-yard dash during the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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The 2012 NFL Scouting Combine begins today in Indianapolis with offensive linemen, tight ends and special teamers checking in for registration and medical checks. It’s the start of six days of poking, prodding and questioning from both teams and the media. (Full schedule here)

Drills don’t start until Saturday and begin airing at 9 a.m. on NFL Network. (Full NFL Network schedule here, work out breakdown here) But before those drills start, there will be plenty going on. The first group of players (OL, ST, TE) will meet with the media on Thursday.

Friday morning at 9 a.m., the draft fate of four teams will be determined by the flip of a coin inside a downtown hotel. The Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins will flip for picks eight and nine while the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks flip for picks 11 and 12.

Throughout the week, we’ll be providing you with breaking news from the floor of Lucas Oil Stadium. Tonight I’ll put up a Combine hub page to follow for easy access to links and more. Also, make sure you’re following me on Twitter for even more.

Group 1 (Special Teams, Offensive Linemen), Group 2 (Offensive Linemen), Group 3 (Tight Ends)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - Travel to Indianapolis, Registration, Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays, Orientation, Interviews
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Measurements, Medical Examinations, Media, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Friday, February 24, 2012 - NFLPA Meeting, Psychological Testing, PK/ST Workout, Interviews
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure from Indianapolis

Group 4 (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers), Group 5 (Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers), Group 6 (Running Backs)

Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Travel to Indianapolis, Registration, Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays, Orientation, Interviews
Friday, February 24, 2012 - Measurements, Medical Examinations, Media, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - NFLPA Meeting, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure from Indianapolis

Group 7 (Defensive Linemen), Group 8 (Defensive Linemen), Group 9 (Linebackers)

Friday, February 24, 2012 - Travel to Indianapolis, Registration, Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays, Orientation, Interviews
Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Measurements, Medical Examinations, Media, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - NFLPA Meeting, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Monday, February 27, 2012 - Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure from Indianapolis

Group 10 (Defensive Backs), Group 11 (Defensive Backs)

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Travel to Indianapolis, Registration, Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays, Orientation, Interviews
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Measurements, Medical Examinations, Media, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Monday, February 27, 2012 - NFLPA Meeting, Psychological Testing, Interviews
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - Workout (timing, stations, skill drills), Departure from Indianapolis

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This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
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This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

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