Sherman calls for more accountability from combine analysts

Richard Sherman isn't quite sure the NFL combine serves its intended purpose.

The veteran corner, who took part in the Underwear Olympics coming out of college, opined on the benefits and harm that result from the spotlight on the combine. Though he acknowledged that the event allows prospects to improve their stock or get onto scouts' radar, he argued that players can't accurately be judged based on the results of a number of drills.

"There needs to be more accountability for these analysts to be judging us on events that don't necessarily translate to the NFL," Sherman wrote on his personal website.

He explained: "I just think some of the drills are outdated and cannot accurately depict how well a guy can perform in the NFL. You can have a guy run a 4.1 or 4.2 but cannot play in the NFL, and then you have guys who for their position are 'slow' and yet they last 8-10 years."

He also believes some analysts make their judgments and predictions before the combine and simply use the results to confirm their preconceptions.