East-West Shrine Game 2015: Final Takeaways and Analysis

January 18, 2015   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

Saturday brought us the 90th edition of the East-West Shrine Game. In addition to raising awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children, the game serves as a showcase for draft-eligible NFL prospects.
While the East-West Shrine Game might not garner quite as much attention as the Senior Bowl or the NFL Scouting Combine, it is one of the last chances for draft hopefuls to showcase their skills on a national stage.
Mike Singletary's East team defeated the Jim Zorn-coached West team 19-3, but the outcome isn't as important as the performances of the players involved.
Players projected to go high in the draft often avoid collegiate all-star games because of injury risks. However, that does not mean that the East-West Shrine Game was devoid of potential superstar talent.
More than 70 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame took their first steps toward professional greatness in the East-West Shrine Game. 
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