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NFP - DeAndre Brown the definition of 'boom' or 'bust' prospect
Wes Bunting writes that the Southern Mississippi wide receiver is loaded with talent. But he's also loaded with character and injury concerns. One scout Bunting claims to have talked to says Browns is immature.

Sports Illustrated - Ranking top 50 prospects heading into combine
Tony Pauline ranks his top 50 heading into next week's NFL Scouting Combine. The only real surprise in Pauline's rankings are Brooks Reed at 33 and Colin Kaepernick at 41. Pauline compares Reed to Clay Matthews.

Draft Insider - Pre-combine insider report
Speaking of Pauline, he put up a bunch of interesting notes Wednesday night. Much of the news revolves around the rehab status of Greg Romeus and Stephen Paea. He also notes that Jake Locker has been working out with former New York Jets quarterback Ken O'Brien. In the past, O'Brien has worked with Matt Cassel and Carson Palmer.

NFL.com - Think Big Ben when trying to project Newton's NFL impact
I've been saying this since September!

Courier-Gazette - Uncertainty aside, draft prospects prep for NFL combine

Yahoo! Sports - Gabe Carimi scouting report

Fox Sports - Boycott of NFL combine is unrealistic