Recently on ESPN’s First Take, columnist Rob Parker posed a question about Robert Griffin III and whether he’s black or just “cornball black” whatever that means. Apparently, RG3 has a white fiancé, and has been rumored to be a republican. Parker asked if Griffin is “down for the cause” or if hes “one of us” as if Parker is out there holding rallies and giving out scholarships for urban youth.
2012 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.0
A lot of people will argue that the NFL Combine isn’t the best way to determine talent. And that may be true due to the way prospects can be overvalued. The Combine serves as a tool to match what scouts already know with the things they want to know. Is a guy coachable? What don’t we know about his background? What can he tell us about himself that we didn’t already know? Here are a few of the top surprises and disappointments from the NFL Combine.