It is time for the 2012 NFL Combine.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
With so much build up and hype surrounding the combine and more specifically the 40 times, it’s easy to over look the more important aspects of the scouting combine.
The 40 yard dash is one of the most overrated events at the combine. There are a number of more important drills and evaluations that take place at the combine. Here are the ones I’ll be watching.
Arizona’s DE/FB CJ Parish talks with NFL Draft scout Mike Loyko about his college career and his expectations for the NFL Draft.
The word versatile gets thrown around a lot in the scouting world during draft season. But, rarely do we come across a player who is truly as versatile as CJ Parish. In the past two seasons alone while playing for the Arizona Wildcats CJ Parish has played fullback for a high powered offense, led the team in sacks as a defensive end and played on his feet as an OLB.
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
To say that Marvin Jones’ career at Cal was filled with adversity might be an understatement, but that’s not what he calls it.
Whether it was an injury his freshman year, discovering he was going to be a father while still learning his playbook, or getting overshadowed by a five star recruit, ‘humble’ is a word that his father taught him, and that he uses often in describing his path from dreaming about the NFL, to training for it.
Will Roger Goodell be announcing a trade up or a trade down for the Patriots this April?
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
The 2012 NFL Scouting combine is right around the corner. Before we start thinking about 40-times, wingspan and 3-cone times, here is one version of how the 2012 NFL Draft might go down for the Patriots.
Bruce Irvin could the fastest defensive lineman in Indianapolis this week. But how will he stack up during official measurements? (Photo: ICON SMI)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
The combine is great for many things, but one of those is just the chance to see every player in one setting, doing the same drills right next to one another. There are so many variables during the season, it’s nice to see one controlled environment even if they aren’t in pads.
Each of these positions has something different to showcase at the combine, for DBs, it’s all about speed at footwork. For the defensive line, it’s more about flexibility and strength. For linebackers, teams will be looking at technique, burst and overall athleticism.
It’s a fun time of year, so when you’re watching the NFL Network, make sure to watch some of these guys.
NEPD Scouts Mike Loyko and Doug Kyed will be covering the combine in comprehensive fashion on NEPD Radio. Our first podcast is scheduled for Wednesday night at 9PM EST. We will be previewing the comibine and talking about all the top prospects in this years draft.
We will be doing podcasts all throughout the week and will have the most in depth coverage anywhere on the internet. If someone breaks the 40 time record we will be there to talk about it.
You can call in ask a question or make a comment at (914) 338-1530 or just tune in Wednesday night at 9PM eastern. You can also download all of the NEPD Radio podcasts on iTunes.
You can listen to last week’s episode after the jump.
2012 NFL Combine: What to Watch For
Draft Sleeper: Interview with CJ Parish (DE/OLB/FB, Arizona)
2012 NFL Draft: Marvin Jones’ Journey to the NFL
2012 Patriots NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Combine Edition
2012 NFL Combine: Defensive Preview
NEPD Radio: Previewing the 2012 NFL Combine
2012 NFL Combine: Offensive Preview
2012 NFL Combine: Who Will Impress? Who Will Disappoint?
