Here Comes the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine

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Are you ready for the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine? I hope you have the NFL Network, because if you do you will be able to watch the action for five consecutive nights, from February 22nd until February 26th, starting at at 7 p.m. ET. Here at the NFL Draft Site, I plan on featuring extensive coverage and analysis of the entire NFL Combine process, so check back often for the "insider perspective".

The NFL Scouting Combine is the premier event leading up to April's 28th through 29th 2007 NFL Draft. The 327 draft-eligible NFL prospects convening at the RCA Dome will be poked, prodded, stretched, measured, timed, tested, interviewed and quizzed by NFL scouts, and put on display for every team in the league. At the combine, many questions will be answered, but even more will be raised, depending on which NFL Prospects choose to do a workout. Many of the top stars, especially those already assured of a high draft pick and those recovering from injuries, will instead choose to work out on their schools' "Pro Day", which is held in the friendly confines of their own campus.

Speed is the name of the Combine game. When Vernon Davis left tread marks while running a 4.37 forty-yard dash last year, it immediately elevated his status. He ended up being selected sixth overall by the San Francisco 49ers. That kind of output from any player can send their draft stock soaring. “One of my goals is to run a 4.29 or a low 4.3,” Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson explained. “Everything else will take care of itself.”

The following is the NFL Network's day-by-day telecast plans:

Thursday, Feb. 22:
2 p.m. ET: 2007 Scouting Combine Press Conferences (LIVE)
6:30 PM ET: Path to the Draft from the Scouting Combine
7 p.m. ET: NFL Total Access at the Scouting Combine (LIVE)

Friday, Feb. 23:
2 p.m. ET: 2007 Scouting Combine Press Conferences (LIVE)
6:30 PM ET: Path to the Draft from the Scouting Combine
7 p.m. ET: NFL Total Access at the Scouting Combine (LIVE)

Saturday, Feb. 24:
11 a.m. ET: Workouts: Tight Ends, Kickers and Offensive Linemen (LIVE) (repeats at 4 & 8 p.m.)
2 p.m. ET: 2007 Scouting Combine Press Conferences (LIVE)
7 p.m. ET/PT: NFL Total Access at the Scouting Combine (LIVE)

Sunday, Feb. 25:
11 a.m. ET: Workouts: Quarterbacks, Running Backs and Wide Receivers (LIVE) (repeats at 4 & 8 p.m.)
2 p.m. ET: 2007 Scouting Combine Press Conferences (LIVE)
7 p.m. ET/PT: NFL Total Access at the Scouting Combine (LIVE)

Monday, Feb. 26:
11 a.m. ET: Workouts: Linebackers and Defensive Linemen (LIVE) (repeats at 4 & 8 p.m.)
7 p.m. ET/PT: NFL Total Access at the Scouting Combine (LIVE)

Tuesday, Feb. 27:
11 a.m. ET: Workouts: Defensive Backs (LIVE) (repeats at 4 & 8 p.m.)

Wednesday, Feb. 28:
8 p.m. ET/PT: 2007 NFL Scouting Combine Wrap-Up Show