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PA Season Ticket Holder
02-19-2003, 01:30 AM
It remains a piece, and still a relatively significant chunk of the puzzle, in the ongoing process of evaluating NFL draft prospects.

But as scouts continue to struggle convincing high-profile players to run the 40-yard dash, and sometimes must cajole even players projected as middle-round prospects to participate in on-field workouts, the annual NFL predraft combine has evolved into more of an interview than a full-blown audition.

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The_Philster
02-19-2003, 06:19 AM
Yeah...the focus for the players coming out has been more their workouts for the pros at their own colleges...under conditions they feel work better for them.