NFL Notes: Combine's lost luster hasn't stopped the hype

Despite teams apparently de-emphasizing the Combine, the hype surrounding the event remains quite high.Paul Perillo

The Patriots decided to approach the NFL Combine a bit differently than they have in most years past. Instead of Bill Belichick heading the team's contingent in Indy, he remained back in Foxborough with most of his coaching staff. Changes to some of the schedules for the players, moving the workout