Did you enjoy the whole 22 days since the Super Bowl, those three weeks when the sports world wasn’t dominated by the NFL? Ratings might be down, and off-the-field controversies are just as pronounced, but only the NFL can hijack a news cycle with a stopwatch and some 20-somethings, running fast.
Welcome to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Every year, teams, prospects, reporters and fans invade Indianapolis to fraternize and strategize while evaluating the next batch of players fans will see on game days. This year’s gathering kicks off Wednesday and runs for six days, through Monday.