Everyone's favorite football conference is in session: today marks the first official day of the NFL Combine.
Scores of players and all 32 NFL teams have descended on Indianapolis as preparations ramp up for the NFL Draft. The Patriots have already met with several defensive line and linebacker prospects on Day 1 of press conferences with many more to come.
But the real fun begins on Thursday when players start suiting up for workouts, including bench press, 40-yard dash and position drills.
Here's a schedule of when everything is going down at the NFL Combine. You can watch coverage of field events and drills on NFL Network.
Wednesday, March 1
Media availability: Defensive line/linebackers
Thursday, March 2
Media availability: Defensive backs
Workouts: Defensive line/linebackers (2 pm ET)
Friday, March 3
Media availability: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends
Workouts: Defensive backs (2 pm ET)
Saturday, March 4
Media availability: Running backs, offensive line
Workouts: Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends (12 pm ET)
Sunday, March 5
Workouts: Running backs, offensive line (12 pm ET)
Combine events
40-yard dash; Vertical jump; Broad jump; 3-cone drill; Shuttle drill; Bench press (reps at 225 pounds)
