Warriors arrive at the combine

About how it was cold when they arrived in Indianapolis for the combine, RGM said:
“It’s cold, bro. It’s like 17 (degrees). It’s definitely not 80 degrees, like Hawai’i.” (HA)

About how it is cold, Colt said:
“Whoever decides to come here, better pack some warm clothes. It’s definitely chilly.” (HA)

RGM said that he has sprinted well in workouts, but:
“those are just workouts.” (HA)

“I know how fast I can run. I’m not going to say anything. I’m going to wait, and let everybody see for themselves.” (HA)

HA Note: “Bess has been praised for his first-step quickness and sure hands.”

About how the importance of his 40-yard time, Bess said:
“I have to run a good 40. That’s the only knock right now. I have to run a good 40, and put it in God’s hands after that.” (HA)

“I’m not really a 40 dude. When I’m on the field, I like to think nobody can catch me. But I’m not the guy who can stand on a line, and just get up and go.” (HA)

HA Note: “Bess said he has worked on improving his lower-body strength. He has been doing one-legged squats and leg presses.”

HA Note: “Brennan said he has been told the NFL is interested in two areas: his weight and passing skills. Because of a stomach-flu-like ailment, the 6-foot-2 1/2 Brennan dropped to 185 pounds. He has told friends he now weighs 200.”

About how he’ll participate only in the passing drills, Colt said:
“That’s what they want to see.” (HA)

HA Note: “Brennan said he suffered a hip-pointer in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. That led to tightness in his hamstring. Because of those injuries, he was not able to properly train for the sprints. He said he is 100 percent physically. He plans to run the 40-yard dash and pro-shuttle runs at UH’s Pro Day April 1 in Carson, Calif.”

Bess prepares for the combine

About how he’ll do all of the tests at the combine, unlike many prospects who will just do a few of them, Bess said:
“I have to let my work ethic speak for itself. I’m not into the predraft hype, I’ve always been under the radar. I’m just going to do my best.” (HSB)

HSB Note: “The third-team AP All-American is marketing himself as a receiver and a punt returner, although his experience is somewhat limited in the latter. He will participate in return drills at the combine. Bess was listed at 5-foot-10 and 195 pounds by UH last year. His height might come out shorter when he’s measured at the combine. But that’s not considered a problem by scouts, who see a new demand for shorter, quick receivers.”

About Bess, one NFL scout said:
“He’s intriguing, because he fits the mold of a Wes Welker (of the Patriots), and other teams will be looking for that kind of player. I’m very curious about him.” (HSB)

HSB Note: “If more teams emulate the Patriots’ offense, which often uses three and four receivers, a player with Bess’ experience as a slotback becomes valuable.”

Told about the scout’s comment, Bess said:
“To be compared to someone of (Welker’s) caliber, that’s definitely a compliment.” (HSB)

HSB Note: “He’s also been compared to Carolina Panthers All-Pro Steve Smith.”

About Bess, who received a 2nd round advisory from the NFL evaluation committee, Bess’ agent Kenny Zuckerman said:
“He plays fast, he runs great routes, he has great hands and he gets great yards after the catch.” (HSB)

HSB Note: “Bess admits he won’t set any records in the 40 (“I’m not a track guy”), but he will likely score high in agility drills.”

HSB Note: “Also, while he shined in the community as much as on the field in his three years at Hawaii, Bess knows he will be asked again and again about his time in a correctional facility after high school and before his enrollment at UH.”

Prepared for the questions about his problem before UH, Bess said:
“We did a lot of preparation for the interviews.” (HSB)