The NFL Combine is a big deal for football fans.  It's happening in Indianapolis.  The most exciting part is watching the players do their on-field workouts.  But for the New England Patriots, it's not the main event.  The Patriots are more interested in talking to the players.  They want to see how these hopefuls handle the pressure of being interviewed.

        The Patriots have already met with many prospects before the draft.  They want to know as much as they can about each player.  They want to see how the players react to different questions.  They want to see if the players are genuine and honest.  The Patriots want to see how the players think on their feet.  They want to see if the players can handle unexpected questions.

        The on-field workouts are the main attraction for fans.  But for the Patriots, they are not as important.  The Patriots will watch the workouts.  But they are more interested in the interviews.  The interviews are a big part of the process.  The Patriots want to see how the players handle the pressure.  They want to see if the players can think on their feet.  They want to see if the players are genuine and honest.

        The NFL Combine is just one part of the process.  The Patriots will use the information they get from the Combine to plan the rest of their spring.  They will decide who to invite to their campus.  They will decide who to send coaches to visit.  They will decide who to invite to pro days and interviews.  They will decide who to invite to Zoom meetings.

        The Patriots are not just looking at the players' physical abilities.  They are looking at the players' mental abilities.  They are looking at how the players handle pressure.  They are looking at how the players think on their feet.  They are looking at how the players handle unexpected questions.  They are looking at how the players handle the pressure of being interviewed.

        The NFL Combine is a big deal for football fans.  But for the Patriots, it's all about the chat.  They want to see how the players handle the pressure.  They want to see if the players are genuine and honest.  They want to see if the players can think on their feet.  They want to see if the players can handle unexpected questions.

Patriots' Focus at NFL Combine: It's All About the Chat

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