According to sources down in Auburn for the Tigers' pro day, Newton will not throw for scouts until towards the end o the workouts. The event starts at 12:30 CT and Newton won't toss the pigskin around until near 3pm.
No this is not to irk scouts or show Newton is a prima-donna. At workouts and events like this, talent evaluators like o save the on-field and positional drills for last. Players are taken through physical testing, such as height and weight, 40 time, short shuttle time, L-Cone drill, broad jump, vertical jump and bench press.
Then begins the more football specific work, such as positional drills and throwing session. Newton could elect to stand on his combine physical testing numbers, which includes a 4.59 40 yard dash time, or elect to be timed again in various physical testing exercises.
But obviously you, I and the NFL brass are awaiting to see how Newton throws and if he has improved his footwork, drops from center, set up balance, shoulder positioning, delivery, timing and accuracy. And we will have to wait a bit longer as Newton will not be showing this off until 3pm CT.
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