Kyle Shurmur – Noteworthy
The quarterback from Vanderbilt has yet to have a formal interview with the Giants, but during the informal meetings he did get a quick hug from the head coach. That may seem out of the ordinary, but so is Kyle Shurmur’s presence here at the NFL Combine. The son of Pat Shurmur, he is trying to catch the eye of an NFL team that could use an experienced passer while also navigating the mix of awkwardness, excitement and possibility that comes from having a dad as one of your possible next coaches.
“Obviously that would be a unique situation,” Kyle Shurmur said of the possibility of landing with the Giants. More likely, though, he will be with one of the 31 other teams trying to beat his father. “That’ll be an interesting situation as well,” he said. “Any opportunity I get I’ll be real appreciative.” Shurmur probably won’t be a first- or second-day pick, but given his pedigree and background in the sport, along with his experience of having played quarterback in the ultra-competitive SEC with one of the shallowest rosters in the conference, there is bound to be a team that will at least give him a chance to be at their training camp this summer. That may be as a late-round pick, it may be as a free agent. – Newsday