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How are NFL teams handling complications of Rueben Bain Jr. car crash? 5 questions answered
- Teams studied Bain's 2024 crash details, assessing potential legal implications for the draft.
- Executives and security chiefs led the probe into the March 2024 crash and surrounding civil matters.
- Most evaluators projected Bain as a top-10 pick despite arm-length concerns and a notable crash discussion.
- Teams weighed Bain's arm-length (30 ⅞ inches) and how it impacts fit for 4-3 vs 3-4 schemes.
- Some teams interviewed Bain directly about the crash and civil expectations; others spoke with executives and security staff.
- Passengers in the 2024 crash were interviewed to compare Bain's narrative with peers.
- The crash was not considered driving under the influence by police at the scene.
- Evaluators said Bain's driving history may not deter teams, though one remained cautious about early drafting.
- Bain's on-field potential remains strong, with elite hand usage and power noted by evaluators.
- Overall, Bain is viewed as a top talent with an exceptional edge-rusher profile despite physical measurements.
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