The Scouting Combine is dehumanizing. That’s basically a given, at this point.
A debate emerged during the recent ownership meeting regarding the question of whether it has racial connotations as well.
As explained by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent used the term “slave auction” in reference to the Scouting Combine. And that triggered a predictable round of harrumphing from some of the assumed oligarchs.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank reportedly took umbrage. As did Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Steelers owner Art Rooney chimed in about the information teams need to make good decisions about the draft.