NFL to host Veterans Combine for FAs in March (1 Viewer)

[CentralPA]

Pretty cool idea

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/15/nfl-to-host-veteran-combine-for-free-agents-in-march/

 

[Sweet Love]

Great idea...think about all the times a guy like Tim Hightower (just an example) works out for a team midseason after a key skill player goes down. Now we will know ahead of time (and the teams themselves), whether this guy "has it" or not. In a league that caters to the shiny new thing, it is nice to see them give the vets an opportunity to showcase their talents again.

 

[Sweet Love]

Oh, and over/under on an Ocho Cinco/TO sighting...

 

[Righetti]

I predict that it will be televised on the NFLN

I expect the ratings will be decent

 

[MattFancy]

Meh. Seems kinda pointless. Totally could see the NFL Network televising it and hoping for ratings.

 

[ROCKET]

Ray Rice?

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Good idea.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Too lazy to read article, when will this take place?

Edit: JK I just read it. March.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Will be a good way to burn up the gap between the combine and draft. Wonder how the turnout will be from teams/scouts as opposed to the real combine when everyone is there.

 

[lod01]

I expect Jeff George to put on a show.

 

[Borden]

I thought this meant military veterans. I am not a smart man.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

they should treat this like a contest, kind of like the Crossfit games or something:

- assign point values for how well you place in the different events

- the overall point winner is guaranteed a contract at his veterans minimum salary

- if no team signs that player, the NFL pays his contract

- NFL sponsors (Bose, Microsoft, etc.) can offer their own incentives ($40K for the fastest 40 time, etc.)

I'm a genius!

 

[Run It Up]

Great idea.

 

[lakerstan]

Why don't they just start their own league and call it the XFL? #Hehateme

 

[netnalp]

Could just expand the practice squad rosters.

 

[mquinnjr]

Can't wait for this to be on smack in the middle of the NCAA Tournament Round 3 (Round of 32). Roger's mission to permeate every portion of the calendar is coming to fruition.