The NFL draft combine. Not many things rival its ability to produce that sensation of having your head hit the back of the couch and snap back up as you try to avoid nodding off.
This season’s combine — which featured three Cal athletes — was no different. Other than the caffeine pill-like rush of John Ross breaking the 40-yard dash record, this combine may have been most notable for a quote from the Bears’ most recent quarterback.
“I’ve always been 6-foot-5, 230 pounds and can throw the ball better than anybody,” said Davis Webb, providing the assorted media with the Five Hour Energy of a quote they were looking for.