The Lions' Pride

I don't know...maybe I'm in the minority....but I don't give a rats arce about the 40 time. I think it's all hyped up nonsense where they make it out that .05 second differences between two people is such a big deal. I especially dislike it because they do it without pads, and that means nothing when it comes to an actual game.

but, that's just me. I much prefer actual game-like things such as the catching, throwing, etc drills

Gotchya.

I do find it comical though watching how they all break it down to the last inch on how you hold the fingernail on your left index finger prior to taking off....and how THAT can be the difference between a 4.41 and a 4.45.

The difference of .1 between a player doesn't make a difference on the field IMO, but it is a measurable. These guys are so talented somehow they need to score it but in the end I'm sure scouts ignore data.

He gets bonus points for body control to not take the tripod in the face.

Some probably even just focus on how disciplined the player is in the first place to try and develop an extra advantage. Not the results being what matters, but the process to see how hard a player will work/listen to instruction in order to improve.

It's really the size of the 4.4 that matters. A 235 lb. 4.4 running back > 160 lb. 4.4 slot guy. I'd rather stop the 160 lb. 4.4 slot guy! Assuming of course I too had 4.4 stuff.

I don't think we would need the combine if schools wouldn't lie about the kids measuables. You see program listing guys an inch or two taller then what they are. I think the nfl is a information league and they like as much info as they can get. But I do agree that sometimes you just need to put the tape in to see if a kid can play ball.

So Lynn was 4.72 and 4.76? Ouch.

Powell ran in the low 4.5s and looks good too. I think Powell is more likely to make a squad than Lynn.

Yikes. Time for Lynn to move to safety.

Both guys hit 17 reps on the bench, which was solid. Neither did particularly well in vert leap (Lynn tied for dead last). Powell is obviously the better athlete, while Lynn is probably a better football player. Lynn will need a great showing at the Pro Day to get reconsidered, but I'm not sure either guy gets drafted at this point.

Powell will be a 6th/7th round guy. Lynn will be an UFA.

This could be labeled under the heading of "Posts from 2008". I always said they did this kid an injustice for his pro prospects by not playing him at Safety. He is not a CB.