It is hard to believe, but the NFL combine used to really matter. Let me be clear, the combine holds value. It may be a different thing than it was in the past, but to act like it is insignificant would be jumping the shark a little too much.
For those too young or unaware though, once upon a time the NFL combine was when information was found out about prospects in that year’s NFL draft class. Nowadays there is so much that happens even throughout the college football season, at pro days held by individual universities, and through the overall machine that is the process that the combine itself has been a bit diluted.
That being said, what part of it all matters the most to you? Do you still enjoy watching players partake in drills? Is hearing their answers to various questions what you enjoy? There has to be some sector of it all that still makes you smile.
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