MOBILE, Ala. — It’s Senior Bowl week, which means much of the NFL has descended on the quaint gulf town of Mobile to evaluate many of the prospects in the league’s upcoming rookie class.
It’s a meaningful event because it’s the first chance for the young players to receive professional coaching, with the Bears and Browns coaching this year’s North and South squads, respectively. And at the same time, it’s also a time for scouts and coaches to see what these young players can do in an NFL scheme. Plus, there’s time for teams to have formal meetings with prospects to start to get to know them on a personal level.