Topic: NFL combine 2022 More changes announced

NFL combine 2022 More changes announced

After a one-year hiatus, the NFL will once again hold its annual scouting combine from Indianapolis. But this year's combine will be different from the ones that were held in a pre-COVID world.On Saturday, the combine informed prospects that they are permitted to invite one "medical support person" -- e sentially a trainer -- that must be fully vaccinated. Chris Wagner Kids Jersey All meals and snacks will be provided by the combine, as prospects will spend their time in Indianapolis in a "bubble" environment, with limited exceptions. Players who violate the combine's new policies will be disqualified from further participation and will be sent home, attained by Network's Tom Peli sero.Along with the new COVID-related policies, the combine has also revamped it workout schedule. The combine, which will begin on Tuesday, March 1, will have players do measurements, bench pre s and on-field workouts during the same day Ryan Spooner Women Jersey . In previous combines, measurements, bench pre s and on-field workouts were performed on separate days.The changes to the workout schedules has led to skepticism from both prospect agents as well as executives. "You're gonna have guys afraid to get hurt," an AFC team executive said written by CBS Sports NFL Insider .The NFLPA also sent a letter to every agent commenting on the plans for this edition of the combine, : "We have spoken to Johnny Bucyk Kids Jersey several agents to reinforce our long standing opposition to the NFL Scouting Combine and agree and support the decisions by those Austin Czarnik Men Jersey to not attend. The combination of the NFL's proposed "bubble" and fact that we still have an antiquated system of every team doctor examining players and having them perform yet again needs serious modification or elimination. While we do not represent these players we have advocated for their rights to fair treatment."Our union has always encouraged players to take control of their careers from the very beginning and we appreciate that agents are looking at ways to support that goal."Prospects will spend four days in Indianapolis. Medical exams will take up the first day, followed by media interviews on the Brad Marchand Kids Jersey second day. Measurement, bench and workouts will take place on the third day before players depart on the fourth day. Prospects will also get a chance to speak with NFL teams in preparation for the upcoming draft.