The NFL Combine is over, and with it, we have a new perspective on Redskins targets across the draft board.
Opinions shouldn’t change outright based on a combine performance; after all, all the athleticism on display at the combine is accessible via the tape. But the hype train rolls a bit faster this time of year, and sometimes, even NFL scouts can’t help but double count traits at the NFL Combine.
Every offseason, we see workout warriors drafted ahead of their projected slots, and every season, we see teams reap the benefits of less polished combine stars leaping over more refined, pro-ready prospects. In 2019, the Redskins need to play the system, not be a part of it.
So how do the Redskins play the system? The key is not prioritizing combine results, but instead integrating them into the evaluation process. Football is more than a game of broad jumps and bench reps, and in this mock draft, we’ll try and come up with the best on-field product, based on what the 2019 NFL Combine taught us.