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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GleefulGary" data-source="post: 760339" data-attributes="member: 12583">Haha, I'm aware you're not a combine junkie. I'm just messing with you.I think what you're getting at, is that the tape matters, and the testing numbers matter. We need both of them. Maybe Edmunds runs a 4.7 40 but has an elite 10 yard split, what then? I think we need all of the numbers along with the tape to properly evaluate a player. So yeah, if he tests slow, then he's off the board. Until we know the numbers though, it's all just futile discussion. I think the tape shows that he's fast, but I won't know that until he runs at the combine. Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm not, we shall see. But yes, I do agree that when we are talking about a 250 lb ILB his speed does need to be investigated. I mean, I think EVERY player needs his speed to be investigated, except maybe a QB depending on the circumstances. The NFL doesn't put on the combine for kicks and giggles...the testing numbers are very important. There are always exceptions, but most of the great players in the league are great athletes in comparison to their peers.</blockquote>

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