2026 NFL Combine Thread: 2.26.26 - 3.1.26

[firefox1234]

Hope this bumps Sadiq top 15. Maybe the Bucs take him.

Edited 1 hour ago by firefox1234

[Htarnation4.0]

Alright. For all of you folks who follow closely, and with the Combine wrapping soon, who will be our likely/realistic targets in the 1st three rounds? And how does FA affect what we do on draft day. Thanks!!!

[Khyber53]

Get the smartest players at ILB, S and C. They can have immediate and lasting impacts, plus they can elevate the play of those around them, moving the powerful pieces around the chessboard more effectively.

 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, Khyber53 said:

Great info overall.

This part, though, I had missed this guy. Could we go with another smaller, smarter LB? I mean, we had the best one of all time once before... Could lightning strike twice? Sure would be nice. Could we grab ILB in the second and third rounds? We really, really could use some strength and smarts there.

You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned intelligence--we have 3 primary needs at positions where intelligence is very important (FS C, LB).  It made me re-think things.  Smart players make others around them better and they anticipate mistakes.  Everyone is good--great is where you have to be.

Edited 30 minutes ago by MHS831

[firefox1234]

 

[firefox1234]

42 minutes ago, Htarnation4.0 said:

Alright. For all of you folks who follow closely, and with the Combine wrapping soon, who will be our likely/realistic targets in the 1st three rounds? And how does FA affect what we do on draft day. Thanks!!!

I like the DL/Edge and ILB class. I think I like Parker from Clemson the most cause he reminds me of Hendrickson and they had similar college production. The ILBs I could go with any of Allen, Hill Jr., Rodriguez, and Volday and walk away happy.

However, I’d be happy if other skill positions fall to us at #19 BPA if a Lemon or Tyson fell for whatever reason because they are playmakers which our team is desperately in short of in whatever shape or form.