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5 Rules when Watching the NFL Combine: A Fan’s Guide

By Alan Schechter

Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

It Is What It Is:

What am I talking about? Here’s the thing, remember that the workouts are completely scripted. The staff, the scouts, the general managers, and the players, for the most part, know exactly what is going to happen. Heck, many of them go through training, specifically for the event. Yes, it helps them to put on a good showing, but that is exactly what it is. It’s a show.

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What do we do then? Watch tape. If you find a player you aren’t familiar with, and you are intrigued, head over to YouTube and find some video. There are tons of highlights, and even game film that highlights the particular player. If you haven’t watched them play before, see what they do in game situations. It will give you a much clearer indication of how NFL ready they are.

I hope, armed with this guide, you get more out of the proceedings at Lucas Oil Stadium than ever before. Enjoy!

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