Tight ends and offensive linemen took on the 225-pound bench press Friday. Take a peek at one of the combine’s most intense challenges.

And now for a few thoughts, observations and highlights as we wrap up Day 2 of the NFL Scouting Combine.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Friday he’ll make a decision on QB Donovan McNabb‘s future with the team following April’s NFL Draft.

It’s no surprise to Jake Locker that his passing accuracy is under scrutiny from NFL teams.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi, a former front-office executive, explains how teams evaluate a player’s character at the NFL Scouting Combine and the days leading up to the draft.

John Lott, the Cardinals’ strength and conditioning coach, runs the weight room at the NFL Scouting Combine — and does so with gusto that makes for must-see TV. Watch Lott pump his charges, whom he implores to “get your mind right.”

With the winds of change blowing in Cincinnati, fantasy owners need to get familiar with some different names.

It’s a bit of a given that Mike Pouncey spends a lot of time talking about his twin brother, Steelers Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey. Mike’s media session with reporters Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine was no exception.

Tyron Smith tipped the scales at 307 pounds — almost 30 more than he did at USC — and said Friday he cleaned up his diet to gain healthy weight in time for the NFL Scouting Combine.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has been all over the combine the past few days, but he took a break to answer some questions for NFL.com about what he’ll be looking for this weekend.

Alabama RB Mark Ingram said Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine that the knee he injured in August has healed and is a non-issue heading into April’s draft.

One might assume that the NFL Scouting Combine would amount to something of a reunion for the Polians, the first family of NFL administrators. Since the combine began Wednesday, however, the closest Dennis has come to his father was during a chance encounter when they almost literally bumped into each other as Bill emerged from a Thursday meeting with the NFL Management Council.

As far as Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is concerned, he’s moving forward under the impression that disgruntled veteran QB Carson Palmer will not be traded.

The Texans struggled on defense last season, surrendering the fourth-most points (26.7 per game) in the NFL, and that led to two key changes.

If you think Browns RB Peyton Hillis can duplicate his 2010 totals, you might want to think again.