NFL Network will televise 1st Veteran Combine tonight at 8pm

I'm probably the only one on this board that has no idea what this is. Could someone enlighten me?

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You are not alone.

it's an opportunity for veteran free agents to re-establish themselves

Workout Combine for free agent Veterans.

Great idea in my opinion.

for NFL veterans to try and score jobs.

Several are former Giants. There is no medical records, or individual team meetings- just the TV stuff you see with the regular combine. Expect plenty of air time devoted to Michael Sam on the NFL Network.

This is helpful because all the major team management is in Arizona anyway for the League Meeting.

It puts everyone in one easy location. Players had to pay $400 and complete an application. Not all applicants were accepted.

It is a TON about publicity. Every player participating is free to sign with an NFL team at any time. Bet on a dozen or so players signing based on these workouts.


Armstrong, Matt C Grand Valley State
Carter,Sherman C Tennessee State
Foster, Jason C Rhode Island
Golic, Mike C Notre Dame
Pocic, Graham C Southern Methodist
Carter,Sherman C Illinois
Van Roten, Greg C Pennsylvania
Berry, Aaron CB Pittsburgh
Burton, Brandon CB Utah
Carr, Deveron CB Arizona State
Edwards, Kip CB Missouri
Lee, Saeed CB Alabama State
Love, Jordan CB Towson
Lyn, Keon CB Syracuse
Patrick, Johnny CB Louisville
Posey, Julian CB Ohio
Reid, Greg CB Valdosta State
Sullen, Jordan CB Tulane
White, Ryan CB Auburn
Anderson, Jamaal DE Arkansas
Brown, Sammy DE Houston
Carriker, Adam DE Nebraska
Cox, Rakim DE Villanova
Paulhill, Shahid DE Temple
Roh, Craig DE Michigan
Sam, Michael DE Missouri
Black, Larry DT Indiana
Collins, Nate DT Virginia
Forston, Marcus DT Miami
Harris, DaJohn DT Southern California
Jerideau, Byron DT South Carolina
Minter, Zach DT Montana State
Thompson, Everrette DT Washington
Troup, Torell DT Central Florida
Moore, Dan FB Montana
Pryor, Lonnie FB Florida State
Unga, Harvey FB Brigham Young
Dominguez, Ray G Arkansas
Goodin, Stephen G Nebraska-Kearney
Huey, Michael G Texas
Morris, Darius G Temple
Wells, Justin G St. Augustine's
White, Ian G Boston College
Baker, Chris LB East Carolina
Copeland, Brandon LB Pennsylvania
Devitto, Steele LB Boston College
Doughty, Jake LB Utah State
Dowtin, Marcus LB North Alabama
Drakeford, Darin LB Maryland
Fox, Dan LB Notre Dame
Glaud, Ka'Lial LB Rutgers
Keiser, Thomas LB Stanford
Kimbrough, Jeremy LB Appalachian State
Lutrus, Scott LB Connecticut
Rolle, Brian LB Ohio State
So'oto, Vic LB Brigham Young
Steward, Phillip LB Houston
Miller, Jordan NT Southern U.
Johnson, Jerrod QB Texas A&M
Kafka, Mike QB Northwestern
Kay, Brendon QB Cincinnati
Price, Keith QB Washington
Robinson, Zac QB Oklahoma State
Thomas, Darron QB Oregon
Wilson, Tyler QB Arkansas
Bush, Michael RB Louisville
Hampton, Jewel RB Southern Illinois
Hines, Quentin RB Akron
Jones, Felix RB Arkansas
LeShoure, Mikel RB Illinois
Scott, Da'Rel RB Maryland
Wood, Cierre RB Notre Dame
Mcmillian, Jerron S Maine
Mitchell, Charles S Mississippi State
Owusu-Ansah, Akwasi S Indiana, Pa.
Sebetic, Kyle S Dayton
Silva, Mana S Hawaii
Starling, Jawanza S Southern California
Young, Joe S Rutgers
Aladenoye, Josh T Illinois State
Breckner, Jack T Gustavus Adolphus
Foketi, Manase T West Texas A&M
Harris, Randall T Towson
Childers, Jamie TE Coastal Carolina
Momah, Ifeanyi TE Boston College
Ogbuehi, Emmanuel TE Georgia State
Veldman, Matt TE North Dakota State
Walker, Dallas TE Western Michigan
Waters, Eric TE Missouri
Adams, Joe WR Arkansas
Anderson, Joe WR Texas Southern
Gadsden, Ben WR Miami
Jean, Lestar WR Florida Atlantic
Johnson, Darius WR Southern Methodist
Kurihara, Tukashi WR No College
Mayo, Thomas WR California, Pa.
Mitchell, Carlton WR South Florida
Slaughter, Nathan WR West Texas A&M
Steelman, Trent WR Army
Williams, LaQuan WR Maryland

For one reason or another....get another chance to showcase themselves.

Replicating the combine that the rookies do........is how I understand it.

not much less

I don't see anyone who would be likely to interest the team much now. They might give Starling or Sebetic another look, given the hole at safety.

on the oft chance the Northwestern QB will turn into a large insect.

isn't participating. You would think he would want to show up in great shape to entice a team to give him another chance.

In comment 12197348 Jay on the Island said:

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isn't participating. You would think he would want to show up in great shape to entice a team to give him another chance.

Rice may be making a calculated decision to not be associated with what might be viewed as a bunch of losers that no one wants

will be little more than Roger Goodell's Sunday night version of The Walking Dead.

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Paint dry

In comment 12197296 Jim in Tampa said:

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on the oft chance the Northwestern QB will turn into a large insect.

I want to lawl at this, but don't get it.

.......associated with this also.

This is supposed to be the veteran's combine?? Sam doesn't qualify as a veteran. Big NFL dog and pony show. Nothing to see here.

Can't wait.

Maybe McMillian? 4th rounder a couple of years back, I believe. IDK.

Giants 101 ‏@Giants_101 3m3 minutes ago
RT @ConorTOrr Looks like Jerry Reese has joined the Giants contingent for the linebacker portion of vet combine.

. Football is a game of youth and athleticism. Some will likely have the skills to continue and some will not and have to move on in their lives to the next phase out of football.

the veteran combine already took place earlier today

In comment 12197732 gidiefor said:

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the veteran combine already took place earlier today

Perhaps some RBs running slow 40 times

interested in seeing what RB Scott runs in the 40 and compare it to his college combine numbers. He seemed to really slow down in his last year with the team wondering if it was injury related or if he really just slowed down.

terrible.

wow

In comment 12197828 CMicks3110 said:

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terrible.

Wow that is slow he ran a 4.4 at his college combine

Bart Hubbuch
Veterans were charged $400 and had to pay their own way to their combine today. NFL = the greediest MFers on the planet.

from the combine
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