The 2019 NFL Combine is underway in the form of press conferences, player interviews/measurements, and a hot rumor mill. The first day of press conferences yesterday delivered plenty of information, and we’ll continue updating this article as more key takeaways become available.
Bonus non-Combine news:
Jason Witten has decided to end his retirement and return to the #DallasCowboys for what will be his 16th season.
Read more → https://t.co/FMCVCje25K pic.twitter.com/azFKYzn4SA
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) February 28, 2019
Thursday, February 28
#Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray told scouts & personnel people of several NFL teams that he doesn't plan to throw at the Combine, sources say. They cautioned Murray is a competitor who could throw after seeing everyone else do it, but as of last night, Murray’s plan is not to do much.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2019
Here it is. The #NFLCombine measurement that so many have been waiting for.#Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray
Height: 5-10 1/8
Weight: 207
Hand: 9 4/8
Arm: 28 4/8
Wingspan: 69 4/8— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) February 28, 2019
Jon Gruden said Raiders privately interviewed Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf in hotel room last night. “He looked like Jim Brown. I mean, he’s the biggest wide receiver I’ve ever seen. Who’s going to tackle this guy?” pic.twitter.com/nGTPUO3dYr
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) February 28, 2019
#Raiders HC Jon Gruden emphasizing GM Mike Mayock’s comments on Derek Carr: “Yes, he’s OUR franchise quarterback. Try to make that clear.” @nflnetwork #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/BiE5qaOY9f
— MJ Acosta-Ruiz (@MJAcostaTV) February 28, 2019
#Browns GM John Dorsey on possibly trading for Antonio Brown: ‘I’m not going to talk about another team’s players, but: ‘(Steelers GM Kevin Colbert), if you’re out there, here’s my cellphone.’
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) February 28, 2019
“There’s a lot of dialogue and we’re just collecting information right now.”
– #Chiefs GM Brett Veach on rumors surrounding a possible trade of Justin Houston, said plan is for Houston to be with the team, but “there’s dialogue.”
— Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) February 28, 2019
SF @49ers GM John Lynch said they have had no conversations with @steelers about WR Antonio Brown. I have been told by some sources who would know that as of now the Niners won’t be in play for Brown.
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 27
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: “I think Derek Carr is a franchise quarterback. I truly believe that.”
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) February 27, 2019
Pat Shurmur says #Giants ‘fully expect’ Eli Manning to be back in 2019.
— Marc Sessler (@MarcSessler) February 27, 2019
#Giants GM Dave Gettleman defending Eli Manning: “If you tell a lie long enough, you believe it. The narrative has been so negative, when you take that position, you have trouble getting off that spot. The narrative has been negative and I don’t think it’s fair.”
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 27, 2019
Steve Keim sounded less emphatic about Rosen. Asked if he’s the QB, GM responded “he is, right now”
— Kevin Patra (@kpatra) February 27, 2019
“Interest has grown.” — #Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, on a possible Antonio Brown trade. “Ideally you’ll like to trade him to someone you’d never play. But if a team comes through with the best compensation you have to weigh that.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2019
QB Nick Foles will become an unrestricted free agent.
📰: https://t.co/gEf5pZcWf2 pic.twitter.com/Ct8CFNixGI
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 27, 2019
Kyle Shanahan says Jerick McKinnon is on pace in recovery from ACL tear and the expectation is for the RB to take lead role this season
— Kevin Patra (@kpatra) February 27, 2019
GM Chris Ballard confirms Jack Doyle has undergone surgery for his hip. https://t.co/Dt8YraRTeH
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 27, 2019
Sources: The #Chiefs have had trade talks centered around star pass-rusher Justin Houston. With Houston’s cap number and the potential to franchise tag Dee Ford, Houston appears to be a rare top pass-rusher available. Teams have been calling with real interest.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2019
Murray to the Cardinals.
Rofl Gruden cannot hide his love for players. I don’t mind.
This allows him to still put out smokescreens if he acts like he really likes a player too.