When a quarterback announces that they will not throw at the NFL Combine it is always a big deal but when another player at another position opts not to, they hardly get any mention of it at all. Take Chase Young for example.
The decision to only do measurements, medicals, and interviews at the NFL Combine is really not a big deal and frankly, the whole process of doing drills seems a bit outdated. It is like the combine has become more an event for team executives and coaches than actual players. Fans seem to care more about who performs and who doesn’t.