NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith Calls For End Of NFL Combine
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith told reporters Wednesday that he wants to get rid of the NFL Combine and suggested replacing it with regional pro days. Smith’s comments echo those of NFL executive Troy Vincent, who compared the combine to a “slave auction” at an owners’ meeting in December. “Think about it … the NCAA and the NFL structure a combine during what should be every football player’s what? Last semester in college,” Smith said at the NFLPA’s annual Super Bowl press conference. “Who decided that it was a good idea to take your son and have him exclusively try out for the NFL’...