During the 2023 NFL draft, the Titans picked former Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski as the 11th overall selection. However, one team that did not choose Skoronski was the Falcons, and this may not have been a surprise to him. Skoronski revealed to Dan Pompei of TheAthletic.com that Falcons head coach Arthur Smith showed his disinterest in him during their interaction at the Combine interview. According to Skoronski, Smith stated, “You’re really boring me right now. Your answers are so boring,” after he gave generic responses to their questions. Skoronski found the situation amusing, as he did not know how to please Smith with his honest answers. Conversely, Skoronski enjoyed his interview with Titans coach Mike Vrabel, who demonstrated more enthusiasm. It seems that the feeling was mutual, as the Titans ultimately selected Skoronski, the player who did not impress the Falcons’ coach.
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By Michael David Smith; May 4, 2023
Former Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski was selected by the Titans with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. One team that passed on Skoronski was the Falcons, which may not have been a surprise given the interaction Skoronski had with the Falcons at a Combine interview.
Skoronski told Dan Pompei of TheAthletic.com that Falcons head coach Arthur Smith was openly unimpressed with him when the two talked at the Combine.
“The head coach was on me the second I got in there,” Skoronski said. “I was giving them generic answers to their questions, and he said, ‘You’re really boring me right now. Your answers are so boring.’ The whole meeting, he kept looking at his computer. I was kind of laughing to myself and said, ‘Sorry, I don’t know what you want me to do. I’m answering you honestly.’”
Skoronski also had an interview with Titans coach Mike Vrabel at the Combine, and he says he liked Vrabel’s energy. The feeling was apparently mutual, as the Titans chose the player who bored the Falcons’ coach.
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