96 Results for combine

Final Word: NFC North

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...This is one of the primary reasons the Packers traded up in the draft for Matthews: To combine speed and tackling ability on the outside. Minnesota is expecting a heavy dose of three-step drops...

Blog | December 04, 2009

Hot Read: Percy Harvin

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...week's Hot Read, and among other things, discussed his positive drug test prior to the scouting combine. Here's an excerpt: HarvinThe first question that begs to be asked is why did he do...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Shocka: Rookies upstage tight ends

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...perspective, that's really where he jumped out at us. He got himself invited to the [scouting] combine in part because of his good performance at that all-star game -- during the week of practice...

Blog | September 24, 2009

NFC North: Final Word

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...yard performance in Cleveland was his sixth 100-yard performance in nine career September games. When you combine Peterson's fresh legs, his history against Detroit and the Lions' weak defensive performance last week in...

Blog | September 18, 2009

Olsen becoming reliable target for Cutler

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...pounds) and speed (he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds during the 2007 scouting combine) provide the Bears enormous flexibility in developing their pre-snap formations. He appears equally comfortable lining up...

Blog | August 28, 2009

Three questions with Percy Harvin

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...about 10 draft slots and millions of dollars after reportedly testing positive for marijuana at the scouting combine in February:  Harvin What was it like to put the offseason behind you and finally get...

Blog | August 06, 2009

The NFC North's breakout player is ...

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...in the April draft. His stock sank after he reportedly tested positive for marijuana at the scouting combine. This spring, Harvin missed two events -- the Vikings' rookie minicamp and the NFL's rookie...

Blog | July 07, 2009

Harvin falls ill -- again

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...No. 22 overall pick of the draft. He reportedly tested positive for marijuana use at the scouting combine in February and then missed the Vikings' rookie minicamp after falling ill while in transit to...

Blog | June 29, 2009

Wilf: 'Right now it's all up to Brett Favre'

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...over the course of years. I know he's working hard at it." When you combine Favre's interview Monday night with these comments from Childress and Wilf, you have on-the...

Blog | June 17, 2009

Vick? Sorry, not likely

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...president of player personnel Rick Spielman was pretty blunt when the topic came up during the scouting combine in February. "We're very strong on character and what type of people [we have...

Blog | June 12, 2009

It's over for K.C./Minnesota joint practices

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...2009. New Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli actually informed Childress of the decision during the February scouting combine. It's unlikely the Vikings will find another practice partner for this summer. "And that...

Blog | June 04, 2009

Where Harvin would fit in the NFL's drug policy

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...below, but here's the executive summary: If Harvin tested positive for marijuana at the scouting combine in February, as reported, it would likely take two additional positive drug tests before he faces a...

Blog | April 30, 2009

NFC North draft analysis

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...whose resume of questionable behavior dates far beyond a reported positive drug test at the annual scouting combine. Harvin's competitiveness has sometimes gotten the best of him, resulting in multiple suspensions during high...

Blog | April 26, 2009

Probably not the right kind of safety in Chicago

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...midway through the sixth round, was a late-rising draft prospect who was not invited to the combine. He was known for his hitting and intimidation in college, not so much for his coverage skills...

Blog | April 26, 2009

No stunts here

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...between a 4.29 and a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash this offseason. (His composite combine score was 4.34.) (Knoxville's best 40 time probably came after he set himself on...

Blog | April 26, 2009