[LUconn]

Anybody else a fan? This is one of the main reasons I wanted the NFL network. No other channel would put individual workouts on TV and survive. The NFL itself, though, is brilliant. Many years ago, they convinced us that watching 12 hours of each team picking players was good TV. And now, only weeks after the superbowl, they're pushing a combine on us. A bunch of non pros bench pressing and running sprints. I don't know if it will catch on, but I enjoy it.

[jcmanson]

I don't care for it, but a couple guys I work with said they intend to have their tv on the network all weekend.

[Sly Fox]

At first it didn't do much for me since I have sat through so many pro timing days at colleges. But it is kind of fun to watch these "name" prospects get put on a level playing field even if their is no "playing" on the field.

[flamesbball84]

watching the combine is as interesting at track...basically the most boring sport to watch

[RubberMallet]

excruciating

[flameshaw]

do we have anyone at the combine?

[Sly Fox]

Unfortunately we do not have anyone there. In fact, Jerome Simpson is the only player from the Big South.

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[Rocketfan]

A few Notes - Simpson ran a 4.6 40 and its is up to #14 overall on Espn Insider WR draft board..

He had the 2nd highest vertical jump of anyone in the combine and the highest broad jump by like 8 inches.


Wide Receiver
NAME POS HT WT SCHOOL GRADE POS RANK OVR
DeSean Jackson WR 6'0" 179 CALIFORNIA 96 1 10
Malcolm Kelly WR 6'4" 217 OKLAHOMA 95 2 13
Limas Sweed WR 6'4" 219 TEXAS 94 3 18
Mario Manningham WR 6'0" 188 MICHIGAN 93 4 21
James Hardy WR 6'5" 218 INDIANA 92 5 27
Early Doucet WR 6'0" 210 LSU 91 6 29
Devin Thomas WR 6'2" 217 MICHIGAN STATE 89 5
Donnie Avery WR 5'11" 183 HOUSTON 88 7
Adarius Bowman WR 6'3" 225 OKLAHOMA STATE 85 8
Jordy Nelson WR 6'2" 217 KANSAS STATE 79 10
Keenan Burton WR 6'0" 202 KENTUCKY 77 11
Lavelle Hawkins WR 5'11" 186 CALIFORNIA 76 12
Earl Bennett WR 6'1" 207 VANDERBILT 74 13
Jerome Simpson WR 6'1" 190 COAST CAROLINA 72 14

[TDDance234]

James Hardy has been particularly impressive--he's been shooting up draft boards. There are a lot of solid receiver prospects this year with some significant size. I've seen Hardy listed anywhere from 6'3 to 6'7.

[TylerBakersGonnaBGreat]

Ive been watching it when i have time. As boring as it is Im still enjoying it (thats what she said)...

[Rocketfan]

Jerome Simpson comes in at #21 overall. - It appears he continues to impress.



http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... d=tab5pos1

[LUconn]

When's the woman beating event? That should push him into the 1st round.

[Sly Fox]

Easy now, she dropped the charges.

[LUconn]

I was wondering if you were going to let that slide. It's edgy.