Combine Notes: Winston, Kendricks Address Media

INDIANAPOLIS — A small jolt was sent through Indy when an ESPN report surfaced that Jameis Winston was undergoing further testing to determine why he was experiencing weakness in his throwing shoulder. Anything significant, and the top of the draft could have been turned on its head.

Winston eased some of the concern by saying that the shoulder is fine and that he would still be throwing this weekend.

“No sir,” said Winston, when asked if he was feeling any discomfort. “I’ve got the same shoulder I done had the last two years at Florida State.”

Winston handled his session with the media well by most accounts, and said he understands the responsibility that comes with being the face of a franchise.

“I want to let you all know I know made mistakes and I know I have a past but right now it’s about me moving forward and earning the trust of all these 32 teams out there,” he said.

Kendricks meets with Eagles

Eric Kendricks talked with the media today and tackled some Eagles-related questions, and said his meeting with the team brass went great.

Eric Kendricks on playing next to his brother: “That be crazy. I played with him high school at I took for granted how cool it was.”

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 20, 2015

Eric Kendricks: “I can play any linebacker position. …I have the athletic skills to do everything.” …Met with the Eagles; not with Chip — Zach Berman (@ZBerm) February 20, 2015

Eric Kendricks, who’s 6-0, was told Mychal had to answer questions about his height. “How has that worked out?”

— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) February 20, 2015