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Cam Newton Hinders Carolina Bluff With Combine Performance

By Ray GlierFeb 28th 2011 – 12:29PM

Cameron Newton didn't help the Carolina Panthers with their bluff on Sunday at the NFL Combine. His mechanics were flawed, his accuracy questionable. The Panthers' coach Ron Rivera talked last week as if Newton might be their sought-after franchise quarterback to get some interest revved up for a trade, but Newton didn't...

Nick Fairley Steps Out of Cam Newton's Shadow at Combine

By Andy KentFeb 27th 2011 – 10:55PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- The final three highly anticipated press conferences of the week took place Sunday afternoon, starting with Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley just after noon. He was originally scheduled to speak Saturday but that ended up being teammate Cam Newton's day to grab the spotlight. Fairley is hoping to beat...

Cam Newton Character Questions Addressed by Falcons GM at NFL Combine

By Ray GlierFeb 25th 2011 – 6:36PM

If this was the 2008 draft and the Atlanta Falcons had the third pick in the draft, it is pretty clear they would not take Cameron Newton with that pick, like they did when they took Matt Ryan. Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff was asked at the NFL Combine about character and personality when evaluating...

Wade Phillips Assuming Prominent Role in Assembling Texans' Defense

By John OehserFeb 25th 2011 – 4:34PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- Rick Smith didn't shy away from the issue. Smith, the general manager of the Houston Texans, spoke to the media at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, and though the event is in a very real sense the start of the coming season, Smith also addressed the season just past. And for the Texans, that wasn't the most...

Leslie Frazier Avoids Word 'Rebuilding' at NFL Combine

By John OehserFeb 25th 2011 – 3:36PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- Leslie Frazier sees things a bit differently from outsiders. While many observers see the Minnesota Vikings very much in a rebuilding mode and needing upgrades around the roster, Frazier -- entering his first full season as the Vikings' coach -- might agree with the first part, but not the second. Sure,...

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Winners And Losers Of THe NFL Combine

By Michael Klopman Mar 01st 2012 - 09:11AM

NFL scouts have packed up their whistles and stopwatches as the combine comes to a close.

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Notes From NFL Combine

By Chris Greenberg Feb 24th 2012 - 05:16PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- News and notes from day two...

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Background on nfl combine

The NFL Scouting Combine (also called the National Invitational Camp), is a week-long showcase, occurring every February at Lucas Oil Stadium (and formerly at the RCA Dome until 2008) in Indianapolis, Indiana, where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general managers, and scouts.

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