The Combine has arrived.
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
The first day of on field drills is in the books at the Combine. Saturday saw all the offensive linemen and tight ends take to the field to showcase their skills. There was plenty of information to sort through and process from the three groups who worked out. Who helped themselves? Who hurt themselves? What did we learn? What will tomorrow bring?
NEPD Editor Mike Loyko breaks down all the action in his day one combine wrap up video.
Wait… there is more than one combine?
NEPD Contributor: Evan Brennan
A hot topic that is on a lot of player’s minds is the Regional NFL Combines.
The Regional Combines run from early February into late March. They occur at various locations from Hawaii to New Jersey.
They all culminate with the Super Regional Combine in Indianapolis on April 7th.
DeAndre Hopkins could be exactly what the Patriots are looking for. (USA Today Sports Images)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
2013 NFL Mock Draft: Updated February 25th
The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is right around the corner, here is my prediction of how the 2013 NFL Draft will play out before the prospects put on their track uniforms.
How are agents trying to affect the NFL Draft?
NEPD Contributor: Evan Brennan
As the NFL Draft season approaches, agents by nature will seek to promote their players as much as they can through the media. The reasons for such endeavors are: to gain publicity for the possibility of possible off-the field revenues and opportunities, to provide a means by which those in the scouting world can better grasp who the player is and what he is about, and so that the public at large can also do the same.
Like large and well-run corporations and brands know, a good public relations effort can generate good will and support from diverse factions that can prove fruitful down the road.
What are NFL Draft prospects doing right now?
NEPD Contributor: Evan Brennan
As NFL hopefuls finish their respective bowl games and seasons, they turn their attention to the prospects playing at the next level. Many find themselves being courted by various agents who wish to garner them as clients.
One of the key talking points of these negotiations that can have a dramatic effect on players’ careers, is where the player will train for the NFL Combine and his school’s pro day.
When the Patriots drafted Stevan Ridley, what measurables were they looking for?
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
Bill Belichick may not draft running backs often, but when he does he knows what he’s looking for.
Since the Hoodie took over in 2000, the Patriots have drafted just seven running backs, which includes two last season.
As part of our continuing Patriots Case Study series, I am going to dissect exactly what those attributes are that the Patriots seem to be looking for.
A high 40 time could hurt Justin Blackmon's draft stock, but could it lower him to the Patriots? (Photo: ICON SMI)
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
Players are set to arrive in Indianapolis in a week for one of my favorite events of the year, the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.
The combine is great to establish what you may or may not already know. The 40 time is the most well known portion of the combine and I do see value in it. Granted, players aren’t running in pads and likely won’t have to run 40 yards in a straight line, but it does help to gauge comparisons between players.
Every year there is one workout warrior who wows scouts and usually winds up getting drafted way too high by the Oakland Raiders. There’s also usually a couple players who show up in less than stellar shape or aren’t as fast as teams and analysts had them pegged who can fall.
Today I’m looking at some of the players participating in the 2012 NFL Combine to see who has the most to gain/lose.
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