Titans' rookie Peter Skoronski says Falcons coach repeatedly called him 'boring' during draft interview

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Offensive tackle Peter Skoronski was one of the most sought-after 2023 draft prospects. 

NFL teams routinely do their due diligence before they decide to spend draft capital on players. Aside from evaluating a prospect's on-the-field talent, teams conduct face-to-face interviews with players.

The Atlanta Falcons entered the offseason in search of an upgrade in talent along their offensive line and had interest in Skoronski. However, Skoronski's awkward conversation with the Falcons brass during the scouting combine might have a played a part in why the team ultimately did not draft him.

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Peter Skoronski of Northwestern looks on during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 5, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

"The head coach was on me the second I got in there," Skoronski told The Athletic in reference to his conversation with Falcons head coach Arthur Smith.

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"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.’"

Northwestern Wildcats offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) blocks Purdue Boilermakers defensive end Jack Sullivan (99) during the college football game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2022, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via