Welcome to the 2019 combine, an event that is gaining steam among the NFL’s loyally rabid viewing base (now thrusting many of the most popular events into prime time) and losing steam among those who actually judge players for a living. Unless you’re Dave Gettleman, there aren’t a whole lot of evaluators who need in-person visuals to fall in “full bloom love” with someone anymore.
The best part of being on the ground in Indianapolis is getting medical information on the players and, in quick-burst interviews, getting to know them a little better. We took a stab at the latter, catching up with four of the top prospects heading to Indianapolis this week to talk about setting the bench press record, buying a fast car and doing Pilates.