The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis, and 330-plus athletes will be working to put their best foot forward ahead of the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft.
Wednesday featured the start of podium sessions by teams' general managers and coaches – including Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman, **who spoke on a variety of topics** – as well as measurements and medical examinations by the offensive linemen, running backs and special teams standouts.
Here are 10 top tweets from Day 1:
Rich Eisen reminisces
Combine coverage this year will again conclude with Rich Eisen's annual 40-yard dash for charity. The "Run Rich Run" effort, which is in its 15th year, benefits NFL PLAY 60 and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
On Wednesday, Eisen reminded fans how the tradition started:
NFC North coach dons new look
Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia had his turn at the podium from Indianapolis. He drew attention – and surprise – for a new look that strayed from the bushy beard and baseball cap.
In-season injury sidelines DT from bench press
According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will not participate in the bench press due to a broken finger he suffered late in the season that will require surgery after the combine.
The defensive line group will be on the bench press on Saturday.
Charles Robinson tweets 'key measurements' from combine
Yahoo! Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson posted a thread that highlighted "key measurements" from Wednesday's group of offensive linemen, running backs and special teamers.
Miller making comparisons
Bleacher Report's Matt Miller commented on Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams during the position group's measurements.
The offensive linemen also had interviews and medical exams Wednesday. On-field workouts for the group – along with running backs and special teamers – will take place on Friday.
Records are on the radar
The 40-yard dash record was most recently broken in 2017, when John Ross clocked in at 4.22 seconds. Will he remain the record-holder at the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine?
Physical exams underway
The Combine isn't only busy for coaches and players. Vikings Vice President of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Eric Sugarman will be busy evaluating players' physical health in Indianapolis.
Daniel Jeremiah's GIF game on-point
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah had some fun on social media when he tweeted a GIF from the 1994 film Maverick.
Ben Leber looks back
Former Vikings linebacker Ben Leber is in Indianapolis this week working with Vikings Entertainment Network. He took a quick moment on the escalator to reflect on his own NFL journey, which started in 2002 when he participated in the combine as a Kansas State standout.
Reaction to Brooks' mock draft
The NFL Research account tweeted an interesting fact in response to NFL Media analyst Bucky Brooks' mock draft 2.0, which was released Wednesday.
