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The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off this morning with three groups arriving in Indianapolis to begin the registration, orientation, and interview process. The three groups that get it all started today are made up of the kickers, specialists, offensive linemen, and tight ends.
The NFL Combine staggers the arrival and schedule of different positional groups, and the event runs from today until next Tuesday. Here's the official schedule for the week:
WEDNESDAY ARRIVALS: GROUP 1 (PK, ST, OL), GROUP 2 (OL), GROUP 3 (TE)
Wednesday - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
Thursday - Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
Friday - Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ PK/ST Workout ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews
Saturday - On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis
THURSDAY ARRIVALS: GROUP 4 (QB, WO), GROUP 5 (QB, WO), GROUP 6 (RB)
Thursday - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
Friday - Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
Saturday - NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews
Sunday - On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis
FRIDAY ARRIVALS: GROUP 7 (DL), GROUP 8 (DL), GROUP 9 (LB)
Friday - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
Saturday - Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
Sunday - NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews
Monday - On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis
DAY 4 ARRIVALS: GROUP 10 (DB), GROUP 11 (DB)
Saturday - Hospital Pre-Exam & X-rays ~ Orientation ~ Interviews
Sunday - Measurements ~ Medical Examinations ~ Media ~ Interviews
Monday - NFLPA Meeting ~ Psychological Testing ~ Bench Press ~ Interviews
Tuesday - On-Field Workout (timing, stations, skill drills) ~ Departure from Indianapolis
Here's what you're probably wondering: When are we going to see them run the 40? Well, none of the on-field testing gets started until Saturday, so rest easy for the moment. Here's a quick and easy guide to when you'll be able to see the players run through the gauntlet of skill drills and speed/agility/explosiveness timing stations:
ON-FIELD WORKOUTS - TIMING, STATIONS, SKILL DRILLS:
SATURDAY: Kickers, specialists, offensive linemen, tight ends
SUNDAY: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
MONDAY: Defensive linemen, linebackers
TUESDAY: Defensive backs
Stay tuned...