The Senior and Shine Bowls are the top all-star events during the NFL's predraft process and serve as the last opportunities to see athletes on the field and competing in a true football setting. These are the first steps off the offseason evaluations period with only three months remaining until the actual draft, which is why a positive impressions during these festivities can have a profound effect on an individual's standing.
Everyone who attends and competes will be viewed favorably by NFL scouts and decision-makers. Good or bad weeks tend to be tempered based on an understanding of the situation, where individuals are coming into all new surroundings, playing with brand new teammates, learning new systems and are asked to compete at a high level for a very short amount of time.