What goes into evaluating quarterbacks at combine?
Nicole Auerbach and Matt Cassel discuss how top quarterbacks will be evaluated at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, sharing what tough questions they may be asked and analyzing how the combine has changed in recent years.
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