Medical exams can make, break players at NFL Scouting Combine

Wednesday's health and safety news from the world of football:

• The Chicago Tribune looked behind the scenes at the NFL Scouting Combine, including the medical conditions of draft prospects. Former Tampa Bay general manager Mark Dominik and former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick discussed those issues.

• The Associated Press reported on the new technology that athletes are using to prepare for this week’s Combine.

• Pro Player Insiders looked at how former NFL players were involved in benefit events during Super Bowl Week.

• The Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman wrote about the NFL's new personal conduct policy will shape the draft plans of all 32 teams.

• USA Football announced a multi-year partnership with Physio-Control, whick manufactures automated external defibrillator LIFEPAK CR Plus.

• how area youth teams are emphasizing head injuries while a state legislator is reintroducing a bill in attempt to make youth sports safer.

-- Bill Bradley, contributing editor