NFL Combine 2014: What to Watch for on Day 4

February 22, 2014   ·   Michael Schottey   ·   Jump to comments

Why doesn't every prospect compete at the NFL combine?
It seems so simple—show up, do your best on a level playing field and that's that. Yet each year, some prospects choose not to run. Others only run and sit out other drills. Some quarterbacks choose not to throw.
The first reason, of course, is injury. Realize that some of the players in Indianapolis are there for non-athletic reasons. Meeting with teams is important, so is the physical aspect—especially for players with recent injuries. Prospects who are rehabbing aren't going to risk re-aggravating any lingering issues in front of every general manager and his staff. 
Another reason is a calculated decision in what to train for and when to showcase certain attributes. A "tweener" prospect (one in-between positions like a 4-3 defensive end and a 3-4 outside linebacker) may decide to bulk up for the combine and run at his pro day or vice versa. A quarterback may want to post his official times and me...

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