2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints

jeanpierre · 03-02-2021, 03:47 PM

AsylumGuido · 03-03-2021, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/stat...65296812728320

What is the point of having invitations to an event that is not even going to be held? Some sort of participation trophy?

jeanpierre · 03-04-2021, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

What is the point of having invitations to an event that is not even going to be held? Some sort of participation trophy?

Now that states are starting to open up, we'll see...

AsylumGuido · 03-04-2021, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Now that states are starting to open up, we'll see...

The combine would have been last week. The league has already stated that there would be no combine this year at all. Besides, the last thing the NFL wants to do is send hundreds of people into a state that has decided to ignore best practices when it come to COVID control. Their success of the past season was made possible by their concerted effort to be ultra conservative in those matters. No way they suddenly abandon that approach. There will be no combine and that is a simple fact.

Besides, the combines are greatly over-hyped. Beyond the physical exams and the one-on-one interviews there is little to be gained from the Underwear Olympics.

jeanpierre · 03-04-2021, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

The combine would have been last week. The league has already stated that there would be no combine this year at all. Besides, the last thing the NFL wants to do is send hundreds of people into a state that has decided to ignore best practices when it come to COVID control. Their success of the past season was made possible by their concerted effort to be ultra conservative in those matters. No way they suddenly abandon that approach. There will be no combine and that is a simple fact.

Besides, the combines are greatly over-hyped. Beyond the physical exams and the one-on-one interviews there is little to be gained from the Underwear Olympics.

Having the best side by side has it's advantages; but you probably get a better take at the Senior Bowl - problem there is that two coaching staffs get exclusive looks at players...

AsylumGuido · 03-04-2021, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Having the best side by side has it's advantages; but you probably get a better take at the Senior Bowl - problem there is that two coaching staffs get exclusive looks at players...

That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity.

jeanpierre · 03-10-2021, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity.

Far be it from the NFL to miss a marketing opportunity...

But having guys side-by-side is advantageous for perspective...

Reminds me of the ole Jim Finks adage - if you got two guys on the draft board when you're picking, take the bigger guy...

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/LSUfootball/stat...65296812728320 What is the point of having invitations to an event that is not even going to be held? Some sort of participation trophy?

03-04-2021, 06:43 AM	#3
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido What is the point of having invitations to an event that is not even going to be held? Some sort of participation trophy? Now that states are starting to open up, we'll see...

03-04-2021, 08:31 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre Now that states are starting to open up, we'll see... The combine would have been last week. The league has already stated that there would be no combine this year at all. Besides, the last thing the NFL wants to do is send hundreds of people into a state that has decided to ignore best practices when it come to COVID control. Their success of the past season was made possible by their concerted effort to be ultra conservative in those matters. No way they suddenly abandon that approach. There will be no combine and that is a simple fact. Besides, the combines are greatly over-hyped. Beyond the physical exams and the one-on-one interviews there is little to be gained from the Underwear Olympics.
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03-04-2021, 09:26 AM	#5
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido The combine would have been last week. The league has already stated that there would be no combine this year at all. Besides, the last thing the NFL wants to do is send hundreds of people into a state that has decided to ignore best practices when it come to COVID control. Their success of the past season was made possible by their concerted effort to be ultra conservative in those matters. No way they suddenly abandon that approach. There will be no combine and that is a simple fact. Besides, the combines are greatly over-hyped. Beyond the physical exams and the one-on-one interviews there is little to be gained from the Underwear Olympics. Having the best side by side has it's advantages; but you probably get a better take at the Senior Bowl - problem there is that two coaching staffs get exclusive looks at players...

03-04-2021, 10:42 AM	#6
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre Having the best side by side has it's advantages; but you probably get a better take at the Senior Bowl - problem there is that two coaching staffs get exclusive looks at players... That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity.

03-10-2021, 10:10 AM	#7
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2021 NFL Draft: New Orleans Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido That's what I've heard. The combine has morphed into an event primarily for the media and fans. The main thing the teams get out of it is a networking opportunity. Far be it from the NFL to miss a marketing opportunity... But having guys side-by-side is advantageous for perspective... Reminds me of the ole Jim Finks adage - if you got two guys on the draft board when you're picking, take the bigger guy...