How much of an effect has the Combine had on the Giants' drafts since Jerry Reese became the general manager.
The NFL Scouting Combine matters. Like it or not, the Combine matters, sometimes a lot. It is often the only time scouts and general managers can break down movement patterns and directly compare past and present players with as few variables as possible.
The on-field part of the Combine -- often derisively called the "Underwear Olympics" -- kicks off on Friday. Before we get to that, let's take some time to look back at the previous New York Giants drafts under general manager Jerry Reese.