LOVE this, New Veteran Combine in March

[Girlzarefanstoo]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459232/article/nfl-will-hold-veteran-free-agent-combine-in-march

 

100 veterans will be selected so that talent that may have been overlooked will be given another chance to be seen and compared.  

[21isSuperman]

I'm curious to see how this turns out

[Superman]

I'm gonna enjoy this. I hope it's televised.

[Bluefire4]

Very interesting.

[Warhorse]

They'll use tests like the 40 yard mosey, the shuttle jog, and the 3 scone drill.

 

In all seriousness, I like the idea.

[crazycolt1]

It couldn't hurt.

[esmort]

I like the idea.  I hope they come up with some creative ways to let the players showcase what they have learned, how they have improved, etc .... The standard combine type drills do not seem like they would show teams much of anything they did not already know. 

 

I know it won't happen, but I think it would be very interesting to see some sort of scrimmage between practice squad players and FA's.  Each team could provide a list of practice squad players they would allow to compete and a coach would put together a team from that list.  Everyone (teams, practice squad players, and free agents) could potentially benefit from something like this.

[oldunclemark]

I wonder what they do if someone is injured here

[Girlzarefanstoo]

I wonder what they do if someone is injured here

Interesting question, Mark. A player hoping to get in the game would likely be willing to risk injury to do so.  But perhaps they require/offer insurance?  You could probably do a short term policy for very little cost and either the player purchase or the NFL for the week of the combine.  

[bap1331]

Whats next? The legends combine? Dan marino comes back to try to win a super bowl.

Busts combine. Ryan leaf, jamarcus russel, vince young and matt leinart make a redemption...

[backshoulderfade]

I'd go out on a limb and say that if they injure themselves in a controlled setting like this, they are likely to get injured on the field anyway.

[oldunclemark]

I'd go out on a limb and say that if they injure themselves in a controlled setting like this, they are likely to get injured on the field anyway.

Agreed... but like Girl-fan says...there needs to be a limkitred form of insurance to get them a settlement

..Otherwise..why risk it? wait till training camp

[BOTT]

This event is made for athletic freaks like Shipley. GIT R DONE AQ!!!

[Dustin]

I wonder what they do if someone is injured here

 

Nothing. They know the risk. 

[oldunclemark]

Nothing. They know the risk.

Then it wont work because lesser candidates will show up....wait till camp and try your luck...

[Dustin]

Then it wont work because lesser candidates will show up....wait till camp and try your luck...

 

That's the point. This is for guys who otherwise wouldn't get camp invites. I bet TO will be there.

[oldunclemark]

That's the point. This is for guys who otherwise wouldn't get camp invites. I bet TO will be there.

Could be.....you might see retired guys who sat out a year and want to come back..

..but guys aren't going to go there on their own 'dime' and risk getting hurt.

There has to be some compensation ..at least an 'invitation only weekend stipend...Each team could ship in and bankroll it

[ReMeDy]

Is Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson still playing arena league? Chad and TO should both be there.

[oldunclemark]

True RMD....and Leon Sandcastle might show up

[backshoulderfade]

Agreed... but like Girl-fan says...there needs to be a limkitred form of insurance to get them a settlement

..Otherwise..why risk it? wait till training camp

Good point. What is limkitred by the way.

[oldunclemark]

Good point. What is limkitred by the way.

we talk different up here in northern Indiana

[backshoulderfade]

we talk different up here in northern Indiana

Probably very different, I'm Irish.

[oldunclemark]

We talk dumb like Chi-cah-ga folks....da Bears..

[HtownColt]

Is Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson still playing arena league? Chad and TO should both be there.

He was in the CFL with Duron Carter

[esmort]

Then it wont work because lesser candidates will show up....wait till camp and try your luck...

I disagree I think a lot of guys will show up because they get to be seen by all the teams; where as if they opt to just go to a team training camp they are putting all their eggs in one basket. IMO most of these guys will risk injury for a chance to make a roster.

[Narcosys]

That's the point. This is for guys who otherwise wouldn't get camp invites. I bet TO will be there.

Maybe even deion in disguise with his Fro?

[PrincetonTiger]

This should be interesting

[buccolts]

I wonder if Jeff George shows up.