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Newton throwing at Combine, Gabbert isn't

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I was pretty sure Cam wasn't going to throw at the Combine given his stock is already so high, but low and behold, it's quite the opposite:

Newton, according to the NFL Network , has decided he will be throwing passes at this week's Combine. Gabbert,according to USA Today's Jim Corbett , is not expected to throw in Indianapolis and will instead wait until his Pro Day.

Both quarterbacks have questions to answer after starring in spread offenses in college. The schemes were shotgun-heavy and simplified the reads with which each passer had to make. Scouts want to see how well Newton and Gabbert drop back from center and how accurately they throw on the move.

We've come a long way from a few weeks ago when the rumors were Cam may skip the combine all together. Gil Brandt, who worked in the Cowboys scouting department, detailed some of evaluations. It's common for most teams at this point to have already done all their scouting, and the Combine allows teams to get statistical measurements and interviews to help merely break ties. This doesn't seem to be the case when each year there's that one player that puts up a ridiculous 40 and their draft stock soars (*cough* Al Davis *cough*).

When the combine is over will we completely over-analyze players? Yep. 

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It's impressive when the top prospects fully participate.

It would appear they have more to lose than to gain, but it also shows confidence, and the ability to handle pressure. Kudos to Locker and Newton for taking some risks. I think Newton is going to make a legitimate claim as a top 5 pick, and Locker to secure a 1st round selection.
I also agree that there will be a substantial shift of positioning on draft boards after the combine. Almost every position is up for grabs, and there are a ton of great athletes in full scale competition. I enjoy the spectacle of it. Trent secured his Redskin selection with a strong combine performance last year, who will earn it this year?

by JDC15 on Feb 22, 2011 8:18 AM EST reply actions  

I agree.

But Locker really has no choice in all of this. He MUST take the risk to participate because his stock has already fallen exponentially.

by adamvolo on Feb 22, 2011 8:39 AM EST up reply actions  

I agree, Locker can only gain by competing.

He should ace all the drills and interviews. Expectations are not high on his throwing portion, so if he throws decently, it is a win for him. I think he will confirm a late 1st round pick. If he disappoints in the throwing again, watch out. He could rival Mallet in the fall.

by JDC15 on Feb 22, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Don’t draft Newton or Gabbert.

Get Ponder!!!

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Feb 22, 2011 10:03 AM EST reply actions  

totally agree

I’d much rather have Ponder. Doesn’t have elite upside, but also doesn’t have the bust factor and is a lot close to being NFL ready. Extremely better value in the 2nd round compared to them in the first.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 22, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Exactly. Couldn’t have said it any better myself.

The Once and Future King

by FlaGators on Feb 22, 2011 10:21 AM EST up reply actions  

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