John Clayton: 5 big takeaways from this year’s NFL Scouting Combine
Ohio State defensive lineman Nick Bosa is in the mix to be drafted with the No. 1 overall pick. By John Clayton March 5 at 11:09 AM In November, when the Los Angeles Rams outscored the Kansas City Chiefs, 54-51, on “Monday Night Football,” the NFL looked like a defenseless league.
While some might go overboard trying to judge times in the 10-yard split and 40-yard dash, what can’t be disputed is the athletic ability of the defensive players in this draft. Teams are looking for playmakers. They are looking for speed. For teams in need of defensive help, the 2019 combine 2019 was a feast. At least two-thirds of the first-round picks in this draft are expected to be on defense.
After the combine, it appears as though Murray will either be the first or the fourth pick in the draft. Although I doubted it late last week, I am now believing the Arizona Cardinals are trying to decide between Murray and Bosa with the first overall selection. There were some rumblings at the combine that the Oakland Raiders could be open to trading quarterback Derek Carr, which would potentially pave the way for them to draft Murray, either with the No. 4 pick or by trading up to No.
But outside of Jacksonville, the market for quarterbacks is small. The Washington Redskins are looking to add one because of the Alex Smith injury, but they don’t have the cap room to pay top dollar for a quarterback, and they have been connected to the Antonio Brown trade discussions.
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