To raise draft grades, these six need to ace exams
Article By ddillon.tsn on 26th February, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- For those general managers, coaches and scouts who believe the most important part of the NFL Scouting Combine is the player workouts, the big days are coming up.
Tight ends and offensive linemen work out on Saturday. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers will display their skills on Sunday. Defensive linemen and linebackers will be on the field Monday. The defensive backs will then take the stage on Tuesday.
Although some players will choose to bypass the drills here -- opting to work out at their pro days -- many NFL personnel men feel that's a mistake.
"If you get a chance to compete, then compete," 49ers G.M. Scot McCloughan said. "It doesn't matter if it's dominoes, the Senior Bowl or coming here. My personal feeling is you can't hurt yourself; you can only help yourself."
Here are some players who can help themselves in workouts: Mississippi QB Jevan Snead His mission: Show he can throw accurately and make good decisions.
The skinny: Snead was a top prospect heading into the '09 season, but a disappointing performance and some questionable decision-making in games has caused his stock to fall.
Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount His mission: Prove he has top speed.
The skinny: Scouts don't have much recent information on Blount, who was suspended for most of the '09 season and had only 22 carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns.
Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant His mission: Show deep speed.
The skinny: Bryant is the top wideout on a lot of teams' draft boards, but he missed the '09 season because of a suspension and scouts question his speed. "If he doesn't run well, he's probably going to slide," an AFC college scouting director said.
Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham His mission: Prove he has regained his agility and speed after missing the '09 season with a knee injury.
The skinny: Gresham and Arizona's Rob Gronkowski are...
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Tight ends and offensive linemen work out on Saturday. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers will display their skills on Sunday. Defensive linemen and linebackers will be on the field Monday. The defensive backs will then take the stage on Tuesday.
Although some players will choose to bypass the drills here -- opting to work out at their pro days -- many NFL personnel men feel that's a mistake.
"If you get a chance to compete, then compete," 49ers G.M. Scot McCloughan said. "It doesn't matter if it's dominoes, the Senior Bowl or coming here. My personal feeling is you can't hurt yourself; you can only help yourself."
Here are some players who can help themselves in workouts: Mississippi QB Jevan Snead His mission: Show he can throw accurately and make good decisions.
The skinny: Snead was a top prospect heading into the '09 season, but a disappointing performance and some questionable decision-making in games has caused his stock to fall.
Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount His mission: Prove he has top speed.
The skinny: Scouts don't have much recent information on Blount, who was suspended for most of the '09 season and had only 22 carries for 82 yards and two touchdowns.
Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant His mission: Show deep speed.
The skinny: Bryant is the top wideout on a lot of teams' draft boards, but he missed the '09 season because of a suspension and scouts question his speed. "If he doesn't run well, he's probably going to slide," an AFC college scouting director said.
Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham His mission: Prove he has regained his agility and speed after missing the '09 season with a knee injury.
The skinny: Gresham and Arizona's Rob Gronkowski are...
Read Complete Article at Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL
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