2026 NFL Combine Thread: 2.26.26 - 3.1.26

[firefox1234]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I've been really warming up to Allen here of late. I'm usually not a big fan of off the ball LBs in the 1st but if we could get another impact LB who doubles as the QB of the defense... I mean that sounds very tempting.

 

My only gripe with Allen is I just don’t think he will be BPA #19. If Dan and co. do select him there I wouldn’t hate it but I will question if someone of Allen’s profile can be found in day 2.

[firefox1234]

 

[Captain Morgan]

[Matt Miller] At 30 7/8" and 30 1/4" arm length, Rueben Bain and Cashius Howell would have the shortest arms for an EDGE rusher drafted in the first round since at least 1999.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, firefox1234 said:

My only gripe with Allen is I just don’t think he will be BPA #19. If Dan and co. do select him there I wouldn’t hate it but I will question if someone of Allen’s profile can be found in day 2.

As a pure player, honestly I agree. But doubling as that QB of the defense on the field might push him over the top and make it worth it over say a Hill or Golday in the 2nd, especially if we don't think one of those guys will he there at #51 which I think is very possible.

 

[firefox1234]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

As a pure player, honestly I agree. But doubling as that QB of the defense on the field might push him over the top and make it worth it over say a Hill or Golday in the 2nd, especially if we don't think one of those guys will he there at #51 which I think is very possible.

 

A friend of mine who follows SEC football says he thinks Allen was a just a good LB on a great defense but as you said if his interview process goes well and he is found to have the intangibles you mentioned then you get him day 1.

[firefox1234]

Give me Lee Hunter or Hill Jr.

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, firefox1234 said:

A friend of mine who follows SEC football says he thinks Allen was a just a good LB on a great defense but as you said if his interview process goes well and he is found to have the intangibles you mentioned then you get him day 1.

If his on the field QBing of the defense helped it be a great defense, sign me up. We'd all love another Luke but I'd settle for a lesser version. And if this kid has that type of football mind, what better mentor could you ask for than Luke Kuechly. Even if he's not that type of impact after the snap I'd just love to have that defensive QB again, especially one being mentored by Luke.

[flagfootballcoach28]

29 minutes ago, firefox1234 said:

 

David Bailey is going to be a game wrecker. Love his tape. His measurables are just icing on the cake. 

[mrcompletely11]

LB Sonny Styles official measurements: Height: 6050 Weight: 244 Arm: 32 7/8 Hand: 10

should run around 4.4 ish 40

 

Damn

[Captain Morgan]

Sam Bruchhaus
@sambruchhaus
·
Feb 25
WHAT IM HEARING AT THE COMBINE - DAY 2:

* Ty Simpson is the runaway QB2, and might go as high as the mid-first round.
* A second school of thought has emerged: Caleb Downs could be 

 

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
·
17h
Ty Simpson's stock rising would greatly benefit the #Panthers

1) If he goes ahead of Carolina, a player they want has a better chance of falling to them

2) Teams might be interested in trading for their 19th overall pick

[Mistuh Jones]

23 hours ago, Soul Rebel said:

Agreed. 

I sooooo badly want our version of Nick Emmanwori. I've seen some comps to him. 

If Evero couldn't do anything with Jeremy Chinn... him having a versatile safety is an effing waste 

[mrcompletely11]

14 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

Sam Bruchhaus
@sambruchhaus
·
Feb 25
WHAT IM HEARING AT THE COMBINE - DAY 2:

* Ty Simpson is the runaway QB2, and might go as high as the mid-first round.
* A second school of thought has emerged: Caleb Downs could be 

 

Edgar Salmingo, Jr. ✌
@PanthersAnalyst
·
17h
Ty Simpson's stock rising would greatly benefit the #Panthers

1) If he goes ahead of Carolina, a player they want has a better chance of falling to them

2) Teams might be interested in trading for their 19th overall pick

Caleb downs could be what?

 

And someone craving Simpson and him on the board at 19 is the exact scenario I have been praying for.  Get another 2nd and a first for next year.  

[LinvilleGorge]

9 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Caleb downs could be what?

the consensus #1 overall prospect in the draft 

[LinvilleGorge]

11 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Caleb downs could be what?

 

And someone craving Simpson and him on the board at 19 is the exact scenario I have been praying for.  Get another 2nd and a first for next year.  

The Simpson hype is just something I can't wrap my head around. I can't see drafting a guy in the 1st whose absolute ceiling looks to be Kirk Cousins.