The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine is officially underway, with Friday’s action kicking off the four-day event. The running backs and offensive linemen were the focal point of today’s workouts, with a handful of special teams players partaking in drills, as well. Considering their uncertainty at the running back position, the Chicago Bears had a lot to pay attention to in Indianapolis.
So few special teamers are invited to the combine, and the drills they partake in don’t apply to skills that are truly useful for their respective positions. However, the Bears met with all three kickers—Matt Gay, Austin Seibert and Cole Tracy—and Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky ran a 4.