In separate news conferences Saturday, two high-profile quarterback prospects — Cam Newton and Ryan Mallett — fielded questions from the media that had nothing to do with their ability to run an offense. The inquiries stem from both combine participants’ off-the-field problems and legal issues.

A look back at what was said and what went down around the Combine at Lucas Oil Field on Saturday.

Part of the peril of covering the NFL Scouting Combine is having to choose which person to interview in a room with three podiums, eight tables and over 700 reporters.

With the NFL Scouting Combine right around the corner (starting Feb. 24 on NFL Network), more than 300 prospects will descend upon Indianapolis to impress coaches, scouts and team executives. But that’s only the beginning of their journey, hopefully, to the NFL.

NFL Network’s draft forecaster Mike Mayock is having a harder time with 2011’s QB class than he’s had in recent memory.

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock discusses the quarterbacks of the 2011 draft class, including why to keep an eye on seniors Jake Locker and Andy Dalton.

While Andrew Luck decided to stay a Cardinal, plenty of others are dropping out of school to become a member of different class at the 2011 Draft.