Category Archives: 2010 NFL Scouting Combine

Maryland tackle Bruce Campbell, USC safety Taylor Mays and South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul were among the most talked-about prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, an event that is all about physical talent.

The NFL Scouting Combine concluded today with the defensive backs taking over the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium.

I made it home late last night from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Now that I’m on the couch, I can watch some of what’s going on inside Lucas Oil Stadium.   The workouts this morning were of considerable … Continue reading →

Have you ever gone to an airport and demanded a later flight?   Yeah, me neither.

Oxford‘s Myron Rolle, a future neurosurgeon who served an apprenticeship as a safety at Florida State, is pursuing a football career this weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine. The highlight of my weekend might have been when I asked a … Continue reading →

The 49ers have their eyes on defensive backs. The consensus top two players in the secondary are Tennessee safety Eric Berry and Florida cornerback Joe Haden.   * * *

This is get-away day at the NFL Scouting Combine. After today’s round of interviews I’ll be heading to the airport, along with wide receivers, running backs and quarterbacks – and those NFL assistants who coach them.   Those groups are … Continue reading →

This probably will not be the last time you see C.J. Spiller’s name mentioned here. He figures to be a popular topic among 49ers fans who make their wishes known for the team’s picks at No. 13 . . . … Continue reading →

The 49ers placed the franchise tag on nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin this week but it’s uncertain whether they can work out a long-term contract. I think if the 49ers really like a defensive lineman – even a nose tackle – … Continue reading →

Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss is a running back, wide receiver, punt returner, kick returner . . . and the guy likes to play gunner on punt coverage, too.   The only thing he doesn’t do well is size. That … Continue reading →

Running back/return man Darren Sproles is expected to hit the open market next week, and the 49ers seem like a logical suitor. But there are some obvious issues that create doubts among league insiders that the 49ers will be much … Continue reading →

In less than a week, Darren Sproles will likely to be an unrestricted free agent.   And at 9:01 p.m. (PT) on March 4 – the first minute the move is legal – the San Francisco 49ers should make the … Continue reading →

During an elongated press conference, Florida QB Tim Tebow spoke about the adjustment to his throwing mechanics. He will not feature that new motion until his March 17 pro day.   Upon the announcement, “Some guy named Tebow at podium … Continue reading →