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29-624: NFLPA Game may refer to: NFLPA Collegiate Bowl , a bowl game owned and operated by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Texas vs The Nation , a bowl game formerly sponsored by the NFLPA Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title NFLPA Game . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

58-477: A former scout and an analyst on the NFL Network says "The position where the 40 holds the most weight is cornerback. If you're a receiver who runs a 4.6 like (Anquan) Boldin, but you have short-area quickness and strong hands, the 40 isn't a big deal. But if you're a cornerback who runs a 4.6 and you're facing a receiver who runs a 4.4, it doesn't matter how good your ball skills are." The NFL scouting combine

87-868: A means for member organizations to look at NFL draft prospects. For non-member teams, two other camps were created and used 1982–1984. The NIC was held in New Orleans , Louisiana , in 1984. It was renamed the NFL Scouting Combine following the merger of the three camps in 1985 to cut the cost of running the extra camps. It was held in Arizona in 1985 and once again in New Orleans in 1986 before permanently moving to Indianapolis in 1987. Tests and evaluations include: Sports writers question whether these tests have any relationship with NFL performance. Empirical research published in 2011 found that

116-486: A player can keep a low center of gravity as well as their ability to sink their hips. At the NFL combine, bench press is used as a test of muscle strength and stamina, in which athletes lift 225 pounds (102 kg) as many times as possible. Since 1994, only 20 players at the combine have managed to achieve more than 40 repetitions. The NFL's first scouting organization, LESTO (Lions, Eagles and Steelers Talent Organization),

145-417: A select few were chosen. Some of the notable players included Adam Carriker , Felix Jones , Michael Sam , and Brady Quinn . However, only two players participating in the combine (linebacker Brandon Copeland and tight end Ifeanyi Momah ) were still on NFL rosters by Week 1 of the 2015 regular season. The NFL cancelled the planned 2016 Veteran Combine, citing a lack of player interest. Later that year,

174-569: A standardized setting. Its origins stem from the National, BLESTO, and Quadra Scouting organizations in 1977. Athletes attend by invitation only. An athlete's performance during the combine can affect their draft status and salary, and ultimately their career. The draft has popularized the term "workout warrior", whereby an athlete's "draft stock" is increased based on superior measurable qualities such as size, speed, and strength, despite having an average or sub-par college career. Tex Schramm ,

203-447: A test as the 40-yard dash , it is still an important barometer used by NFL personnel to compare players. Canadian football also uses the shuttle test. The name is derived from the total yards that athletes travel during the drill. This drill is also known as the "short shuttle" or the "5–10–5" drill." The athlete starts at the center cone of three cones, each a distance of 5 yards apart. The athlete then pushes off their dominant leg in

232-616: Is a week-long showcase occurring every February at Lucas Oil Stadium (and formerly at the RCA Dome until 2008) in Indianapolis , where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general managers, and scouts. With increasing interest in the NFL Draft , the scouting combine has grown in scope and significance, allowing personnel directors to evaluate upcoming prospects in

261-1095: Is now known simply as The National. Another scouting organization formed in 1964 was Troika, launched by the Cowboys, Rams and 49ers. It was renamed Quadra when the Saints joined in 1967. Quadra no longer exists; its former members now all belong to The National. As of the 2015 season, eighteen franchises participate in The National ( Arizona Cardinals , Atlanta Falcons , Carolina Panthers , Cincinnati Bengals , Dallas Cowboys , Denver Broncos , Green Bay Packers , Houston Texans , Kansas City Chiefs , New Orleans Saints , New York Jets , Philadelphia Eagles , Los Angeles Rams , Los Angeles Chargers , San Francisco 49ers , Seattle Seahawks , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and Tennessee Titans ), with eight served by BLESTO ( Buffalo Bills , Detroit Lions , Jacksonville Jaguars , Miami Dolphins , Minnesota Vikings , New York Giants , Pittsburgh Steelers , and Washington Commanders ). Each of

290-869: The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). The first six editions of the game were played in Carson, California , at the venue first known as Home Depot Center and later as StubHub Center . Starting with the 2018 edition, the game was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California . In January 2012, the NFLPA founded the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl after sponsoring

319-532: The Texas vs The Nation game in previous years. The inaugural NFLPA Collegiate Bowl was open to NFL draft -eligible underclassmen players but, beginning with the second annual event, only draft-eligible seniors were allowed to participate. The event was established in part to prepare draft-eligible college football players for a career in the NFL . During the week preceding the game, the NFLPA provides an introduction to

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348-470: The 2018 NFL Scouting Combine , with 19 selected in the 2018 NFL draft . Through the 2023 playing of the game, the National team leads the series, 9–2. Coach and score of the winning team are in bold font. Source: Source: In 2012, the inaugural NFLPA Collegiate Bowl was broadcast on the NBC Sports Network . In December 2012, the NFLPA and ESPN signed a multiyear agreement to air

377-435: The 2018 edition, a kickoff starts each half (per normal rules), while the second and fourth quarters begin with the team that kicked off the half starting with a first-and-ten at their 25-yard-line. Also, a team trailing by 20 or more points retains possession of the ball following a score. According to the game's official website, 112 players participated in the 2018 game, representing 84 colleges; 42 players were invited to

406-466: The 40-yard dash, vertical jump, 20-yard shuttle, and 3 cone drill tests have limited validity in predicting future NFL performance, suggesting that a prospect's past performance in college is a better indicator of future NFL performance than the aforementioned physical ability tests. The 20-yard shuttle, also simply called the short shuttle, is primarily run to evaluate the quickness and change-of-direction ability of players. Although not as highly regarded

435-665: The Combine, with daily broadcasts of NFL Live on-site, including a two-hour edition airing on ABC with coverage of quarterback and wide receiver drills (marking the first time that official coverage had been provided outside of NFL Network). Beginning in 2011, a series of eleven regional combines for players not invited to the main scouting combine, as well as other free agents, were held in eight cities ( Los Angeles , Houston , Baltimore , Tampa , East Rutherford , Chicago , Atlanta , and Cleveland ) from January to March. The best players from these regional combines were invited to

464-539: The NFL Combine, Suggs later became an elite defender for the Baltimore Ravens , including 12.0 sacks during his rookie season. Doug Tatum of Times-Picayune argues that it is unlikely players will be asked to run a 40-yard dash again during their career. Silverman says that the best way to scout is to simply watch them play. Others think the value in the 40 depends on the position; Daniel Jeremiah ,

493-802: The NFL super regional combine at Ford Field in Detroit in late March. In 2016, the NFL went away from this format only holding five Combines in Houston, Arizona, Baltimore, Minnesota and New Orleans. The first NFL Veteran Combine was scheduled on March 22, 2015, at the Arizona Cardinals' team facility. The combine corresponded with the NFL owners' meetings also being held in Phoenix from March 22–24, 2015. The combine featured veteran free agents, and all 32 clubs in attendance. There were over 2,000 applications from players to participate, although only

522-548: The game on the ESPN network. The 2013 game was broadcast on ESPN2 and, as part of the agreement, some of the practices leading up to the event were aired on ESPNU . ESPN continued as the broadcaster through the 2016 game. In 2017, the game moved to Fox Sports 1 . In 2020, it moved to the NFL Network , the first game in an agreement to run through the 2024 edition. NFL Scouting Combine The NFL Scouting Combine

551-728: The headquarters moved to Jacksonville, Florida , with support offices remaining in Pittsburgh. CEPO (Central Eastern Personnel Organization), formed in 1964, was a joint venture of the Colts, Browns, Packers and Cardinals. Its name was changed to United Scouting after the Falcons, Giants and Redskins joined, then to National Football Scouting in 1983 to avoid confusion with the United States Football League , which began operations that year. National Football Scouting

580-439: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NFLPA_Game&oldid=571070690 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Players predominantly, but not exclusively, were from teams within

609-406: The opposite direction for 5 yards and touches the line. After covering this distance and touching the line as quickly as possible, the athlete must reverse and go 10 yards in the opposite direction and again touch the line. Finally, they reverse direction again, ending the drill at the starting point after traveling another 5 yards. The procedure is timed and the athlete starts the drill on reaction to

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638-478: The players union and educates players on the business side of an NFL career. Current and former NFL players are invited to attend the week's events to share their NFL experiences with the draft eligible players. The NFLPA also hosts community-focused events including a youth football clinic. The 2012 and 2013 games were hosted at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California . The Home Depot Center

667-541: The president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys from 1960 to 1989, proposed to the NFL competition committee a centralization of the evaluation process for NFL teams. Prior to 1982, teams had to schedule individual visits with players to run them through drills and tests. The national invitational camp (NIC) was first held in Tampa , Florida , in 1982. It was originated by National Football Scouting, Inc. as

696-404: The selection committee. Sportswriter Steve Silverman has expressed skepticism of the Combine's utility as a predictor of players' potential by citing the experience of Terrell Suggs in 2003. Suggs was an impressive defensive end for Arizona State, but when Suggs ran the 40-yard dash in a relatively slow 4.83 seconds, he was downgraded by NFL scouts. However, despite his lackluster performance at

725-510: The six non-affiliated teams ( Baltimore Ravens , Chicago Bears , Cleveland Browns , Indianapolis Colts , Las Vegas Raiders , and New England Patriots ) relies on its in-house scouting staff. In a typical year, there are about 330 invited players. About 250 invitations are sent before bowl games are completed to those who have completed their seasons. However, underclassmen have until mid-January to confirm their draft status. Invitations are made to those receiving supermajority support from

754-417: The word "Go" as announced by the person starting the stopwatch. The NFL Scouting Combine allows each participant three opportunities to run the drill, and the best time of the three attempts is recorded as that players' time. The drill is designed to measure short-area quickness, lateral movement, flexibility and the speed at which a player can change directions. The drill also gives scouts an idea of how well

783-624: Was first shown on television in 2004. Media and cameras were historically prohibited, but with the launch of NFL Network on November 4, 2003, six installments of one-hour shows to recap the day's events aired in February 2004. NFL Network aired two hours of combine workouts for each workout day in 2005, 26 total hours of coverage in 2006, 27 hours in 2007, and 25 hours in 2009. It began airing over 30 hours of Combine coverage starting in 2010, which received 5.24 million viewers. In 2019, ESPN began to additionally provide live coverage from

812-515: Was renamed the StubHub Center in June 2013; the venue subsequently hosted the 2014 through 2017 games. In November 2017, bowl organizers announced the game would relocate to the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California , effective with the 2018 game. The game was sponsored by AstroTurf in 2012, Winnol in 2013, and Panini America in 2014. The game utilizes some special rules. As of

841-691: Was started in 1963 by the teams mentioned in its name with headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . It became BLESTO when the Bears joined the following year and BLESTO-V when the Vikings came on board later in the decade; by 1971 the Bills, Colts and Dolphins had joined and the group was known as BLESTO-VIII. It is now known simply as BLESTO despite the fact that the Bears and Eagles are no longer members. The group's offices stayed in Pittsburgh until 2007 when

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