Jet9 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459232/article/nfl-will-hold-veteran-free-agent-combine-in-march apitalizing on every team's desire not to see good players fall through the cracks, the league will introduce a veteran combine set to begin this March in Arizona. In a memo sent out by NFL director of football development Matt Birk, obtained by NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, the venture will "serve to isolate and consolidate veteran free-agent talent for more focused evaluation on a comparative basis." In the past, veteran free agents were welcome at regional combines, another initiative created as a failsafe for potential NFL talent. However, this year, at the end of March just prior to league meetings, roughly 100 veteran free agents will be chosen through the application process to work out in front of representatives from all 32 teams. At first blush, this could be a valuable avenue for players who were discarded quickly or toiled in training camp at a deep position. No matter how well-stocked a team's personnel department is, it's impossible to keep an eye on every eligible player cycling through the system. On second thought, with the existence of plenty high-profile big name free agents out there looking for re-entry, or simply a re-introduction into the public eye, the league will need to be careful it doesn't turn into a reality show. Perhaps that's what the application process and limited number of accepted players are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19andOhWait Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 interesting. so the Darrrius Heyward-Bey's of the world can get a 2nd/3rd/4th/5th chance! how nifty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ok nice idea in theory for fringe less known players to make it in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Another way for NFL teams to find players are bargain basement prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Milking that NFL brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Milking that NFL brand For sure. Still, this is way better than a team in London, pink uniforms (not that I don't support breast cancer awareness, but because it's so forced and contrived it's not even funny), et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 just something else for NFLN to broadcast for 10 days weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 just something else for NFLN to broadcast for 10 days weak Exactly, but I'll still pay attention to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 They're not going to get a hundred applications worth accepting. They may not get a hundred applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 They're not going to get a hundred applications worth accepting. They may not get a hundred applications. Oh they will easily get 100 applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Mr. Favre is gonna light this sh*t up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For sure. Still, this is way better than a team in London, pink uniforms (not that I don't support breast cancer awareness, but because it's so forced and contrived it's not even funny), et al. Can't argue there man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 This ******* league. 2/1 they make it a show on NFL Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Mini draft!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Great. John Idzik gets fired and THEN they put together the annual John Idzik Free Agent Camp. I swear the league is always trying to keep the Jets down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Dustin Keller, glue that knee together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Paging Santonio Holmes, Santonio Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetbeggar Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Great. John Idzik gets fired and THEN they put together the annual John Idzik Free Agent Camp. I swear the league is always trying to keep the Jets down. Are you saying that we're going to be seeing Idzik running the 20-yard shuttle and taking the Cybex test in two months? Actually, it's probably the best shot he has at working in the NFL again at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Dustin Keller, glue that knee together! He was actually the first one I thought off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Great. John Idzik gets fired and THEN they put together the annual John Idzik Free Agent Camp. I swear the league is always trying to keep the Jets down. Nice! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 He was actually the first one I thought off Yeah, I think this is a great thing for players that have been given injury settlements that want/need a last chance. It's sort of like the way Hard Knocks always take a couple of guys that are on the roster bubble to focus on, longshots and underdogs are are easy to root for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mr. Favre is gonna light this sh*t up Kellen Winslow Jr.... clean the goo off your hands and drive that car directly to the combine. You can hang and relax in the parking lot while you wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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