NFL Combine 2018: Offensive line, running back workout schedule
By Zac Snyder
The on-field portion of the 2018 NFL Combine gets underway Friday with workouts for the special teams, offensive linemen and running backs.
It’s technically day three of the 2018 NFL Combine but it’s day one for the featured on-field drills. After two days filled with press conferences, interviews, measurements and medicals, the Underwear Olympics kick it up a notch today with the specialists, offensive linemen and running backs taking the Lucas Oil Stadium field to run, jump, dodge, dip, dive, duck, and dodge.
Here is a rundown of what to expect, with details for how you can follow along on Friday starting at 9 a.m. ET.
Position groups: Specialists, offensive linemen, running backs
TV: NFL Network
Live stream: NFL.com
Results: Combine Tracker
Schedule:
| TIME | GROUP | DRILL |
|---|---|---|
| 9am ET | 1 | 40-Yard Dash |
| 10am ET | 1 | Positional Skill Drills |
| 11am ET | 2 | 40-Yard Dash |
| 12pm ET | 2 | Positional Skill Drills |
| 1pm ET | 3 | 40-Yard Dash |
| 2pm ET | 3 | Positional Skill Drills |
| 3pm ET | 3 | Three-Cone & Shuttle Drills |
These weren’t major groups for the Detroit Lions to watch last year. Bob Quinn expressed confidence in his current group of running backs at last year’s Combine press conference and he went on to pursue offensive line improvements in free agency rather than the 2017 NFL Draft. Things are different this time around as Quinn’s confidence in his running backs proved misplaced and he has already promised changes.
There is also a question to answer on the offensive line. Starting center Travis Swanson is set to enter free agency and it appears Graham Glasgow is poised to take over, leaving a potential hole at left guard. Glasgow could also stay at guard if the Lions were to add someone who is a better fit at center. Regardless, if Swanson departs, one starting spot on the offensive line will be left to fill.
Quinn has used a mix of draft and free agency to remake the Lions offensive line since he took the Lions’ general manager job two years ago. Two returning starters were added via the draft (Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow) while two returning starters were major free agent additions (T.J. Lang, Rick Wagner). It appears all options are on the table in deciding how to go about addressing that last starting spot.
Next: See what Quinn, Patricia had to say at the NFL Combine
Groups four through six will hit the field tomorrow. Those groups include quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends.