Quote:I disagree and I think that your opinion is based on poor information.

 

As I stated before, and to you I believe, the Combine puts everyone on a level playing field and has them all do the same thing. These drills can then be used as a cross-check device with game film where you can watch to see if the drill coincides with game performance. If questions do arise, then what is the source? In the case of the 40 Yard Sprint, did the player have a very good get off? What were his splits? Was his long speed better than his short speed?

 

The Sprint is a valuable tool that shouldn't be discounted simply because you don't think it applies. The greatness of Jerry Rice can even be partially explained via his 40 time in that his long speed - the time from the 20 yard point to the 40 yard point I believe - was almost World Class if I am remembering the story correctly.

 

Maybe you should try to have an open mind and not be such a naysayer.