2024 Combine

[Csl312]

That's my guy thus far. Currently in consideration for my early 2nds - if he even lasts that long.

Worth noting that the Cowboys team doctors did his surgery, FYI.

They have more information than anyone else currently on how that looks. If their value meets need on him, he's the natural contender to fly up the draft boards come draft day.

FWIW it would be illegal for the medical team to share any of that info with the cowboys unless the player specifically signed a release. That seems unlikely though. (not entirely sure if that's what you meant but thought it was worth noting)

[Cameron Giles]

Players skipping combine drills will become more frequent. It is antiquated in some aspects. The 40 started out as a drill for special teams value. It's not really natural game speed for most. Some players train to get faster for it and then look slower in games. Some players just have bad technique and mess up their times.

Plus, what's the point of non linemen still doing bench press these days?

As tech keeps expanding, there will probably be more ways to make more of these drills useless.

[Bronco Billy]

On top of that he doesn’t add much as a receiver, which usually is something smallish backs like him need to have in their toolbox.

6’0 and 210 pounds isn’t smallish at all .

Yeah I’m not sure Billy has done the research on Wright.

Well, I’m very sure you’re wrong about that.

I’d wager he doesn’t make it to either 6’-0” or 210 lbs when measurables are taken.

[Bronco Billy]

Caleb Williams isn't throwing at the combine. Harrison isn't testing and supposedly won't do a pro day either

I’m not sure anyone has any concerns about Williams’ cannon. All he can do is hurt himself if he starts missing receivers by a bunch or his footwork looks atrocious. He plays much better out of system than in it and takes a lot of time to process, and that’s a problem at the next level. He sure doesn’t want to put any emphasis on that

Man you have better be right......

Why is that?

[Bronco Billy]

One drill I like is the WR cross field catch test (forget what it's called) where the have to run across the width of the field catching left, then right, then left, etc. You get to see who catches with their hands (good) and who catches with their body/chest (bad).

The gauntlet.

Yeah, I enjoy watching that as well. You can pick up on little things that are subtle. Who can maintain a straight line as opposed to weaving back and forth (spatial awareness), hand position, hand catching under stress, reacting to throws outside their frame while on the run, who runs more slowly while crossing the field (confidence in their hands), maintaining posture across the field.

Fun drill and can expose some real flaws.

[Jigga94]

One drill I like is the WR cross field catch test (forget what it's called) where the have to run across the width of the field catching left, then right, then left, etc. You get to see who catches with their hands (good) and who catches with their body/chest (bad).

The gauntlet.

Yeah, I enjoy watching that as well. You can pick up on little things that are subtle. Who can maintain a straight line as opposed to weaving back and forth (spatial awareness), hand position, hand catching under stress, reacting to throws outside their frame while on the run, who runs more slowly while crossing the field (confidence in their hands), maintaining posture across the field.

Fun drill and can expose some real flaws.

One of the few drills I actually find valuable

[wickerkat1212]

One drill I like is the WR cross field catch test (forget what it's called) where the have to run across the width of the field catching left, then right, then left, etc. You get to see who catches with their hands (good) and who catches with their body/chest (bad).

The gauntlet.

Yeah, I enjoy watching that as well. You can pick up on little things that are subtle. Who can maintain a straight line as opposed to weaving back and forth (spatial awareness), hand position, hand catching under stress, reacting to throws outside their frame while on the run, who runs more slowly while crossing the field (confidence in their hands), maintaining posture across the field.

Fun drill and can expose some real flaws.

Thank you, couldn't remember what it was called.

[mild]

That's my guy thus far. Currently in consideration for my early 2nds - if he even lasts that long.

Worth noting that the Cowboys team doctors did his surgery, FYI.

They have more information than anyone else currently on how that looks. If their value meets need on him, he's the natural contender to fly up the draft boards come draft day.

FWIW it would be illegal for the medical team to share any of that info with the cowboys unless the player specifically signed a release. That seems unlikely though. (not entirely sure if that's what you meant but thought it was worth noting)

Read it again and do better next time.

https://www.si.com/college/texas/footba ... as-cowboys

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There's a reason to link Brooks to Dallas. The Cowboys medical staff performed Brooks' surgery in Arlington following the TCU game in November, per Kollmann. Dallas also met with Brooks during the Shrine Bowl events in Frisco earlier this offseason.

"They know him very well," said Kollmann of Dallas' ties to Brooks. "They're also looking for a running back."

[KingsKing]

6’0 and 210 pounds isn’t smallish at all .

Yeah I’m not sure Billy has done the research on Wright.

Well, I’m very sure you’re wrong about that.

I’d wager he doesn’t make it to either 6’-0” or 210 lbs when measurables are taken.

I'd actually prefer if he was 5'10 , I think he gets to 210 or close even if he isn't because of water loading. Even if he is 5'10 and a true 200-202 thats plenty big enough .

[Bronco Billy]

Yeah I’m not sure Billy has done the research on Wright.

Well, I’m very sure you’re wrong about that.

I’d wager he doesn’t make it to either 6’-0” or 210 lbs when measurables are taken.

I'd actually prefer if he was 5'10 , I think he gets to 210 or close even if he isn't because of water loading. Even if he is 5'10 and a true 200-202 thats plenty big enough .

That is smallish for a NFL RB.

[murphysxm]

I’m not sure anyone has any concerns about Williams’ cannon. All he can do is hurt himself if he starts missing receivers by a bunch or his footwork looks atrocious. He plays much better out of system than in it and takes a lot of time to process, and that’s a problem at the next level. He sure doesn’t want to put any emphasis on that

Man you have better be right......

Why is that?

Just a lot of checks for you to cash if Caleb succeeds at the level most/many think he will

[Bronco Billy]

Man you have better be right......

Why is that?

Just a lot of checks for you to cash if Caleb succeeds at the level most/many think he will

I’ve been wrong before. I’ll take that risk to put my opinions on the table. I’ve also clearly stated that I’m identifying red flags and not dismissing any chance that he’ll succeed at the next level, but there are factors that may affect the extent of his success.

If someone here just feels the unbridled need to do a happy dance and victory lap here because either those red flags didn’t actually exist, were played through, or that he learned to fix them, well I’m okay with being their punching bag if it’s cathartic for them.

[Valhalla]

If someone here just feels the unbridled need to do a happy dance and victory lap here because either those red flags didn’t actually exist, were played through, or that he learned to fix them, well I’m okay with being their punching bag if it’s cathartic for them.

Ooooo goodie! I love figuratively punching a figurative punching bag because my speculation of some athlete's career (with severely limited information) beat your speculation! You know, it just makes a man feel bigger than his peers!

[Bronco Billy]

If someone here just feels the unbridled need to do a happy dance and victory lap here because either those red flags didn’t actually exist, were played through, or that he learned to fix them, well I’m okay with being their punching bag if it’s cathartic for them.

Ooooo goodie! I love figuratively punching a figurative punching bag because my speculation of some athlete's career (with severely limited information) beat your speculation! You know, it just makes a man feel bigger than his peers!

[KingsKing]

Well, I’m very sure you’re wrong about that.

I’d wager he doesn’t make it to either 6’-0” or 210 lbs when measurables are taken.

I'd actually prefer if he was 5'10 , I think he gets to 210 or close even if he isn't because of water loading. Even if he is 5'10 and a true 200-202 thats plenty big enough .

That is smallish for a NFL RB.

Bigger than Gibbs,Cook,Achane,Ekeler to name a few, same size as CMC,Pollard,Etienne etc. Thats plenty big enough to play RB.