Three-Day Draft Here to Stay...

OnTheClock · 2010-04-30T11:07:06-07:00

Unfortunately.. unlike I had hoped, the ratings rocketed upward for the draft rather than plummeted. According to the following, it appears we are doomed for a 3-day draft from now on. I am not a fan of the format at all. http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d817bb639&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/28/goodell-new-draft-format-likely-here-to-stay/

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM

valrod33
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Originally posted by 9erfan4life:

lol

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM

kingairta
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I liked the new format.

As for different cities. Hmm maybe the host of the SB could host the draft as well.

[ Edited by kingairta on Apr 30, 2010 at 11:11:36 ]

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM

Shifty
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It was ok this year cause we had 2 first rounder. Only 1 pick day 1? Lame. 2009 draft was the best format

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:25 AM

luv49rs
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I liked this year's format so yay

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:27 AM

Esco
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Eh, I don't mind this format, 1 round on day 1 is enough but I don't care for the Thursday night start time. Hard to plan a get together for that.

Apr 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM

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Originally posted by Esco:
Eh, I don't mind this format, 1 round on day 1 is enough but I don't care for the Thursday night start time. Hard to plan a get together for that.

This. It was a weekend thing. And they broke it.

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:12 PM

blacksailsmd
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Originally posted by Esco:
Eh, I don't mind this format, 1 round on day 1 is enough but I don't care for the Thursday night start time. Hard to plan a get together for that.

why is it hard to get together? leave work -> go to bar -> meet friends -> watch...now is that so hard? i did it every day of the draft this year

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:17 PM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by 9erfan4life:

lol

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

susweel
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Originally posted by Esco:
Eh, I don't mind this format, 1 round on day 1 is enough but I don't care for the Thursday night start time. Hard to plan a get together for that.

They need a later start for the west coast audience.

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:25 PM

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SolRebe1
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Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by Esco:
Eh, I don't mind this format, 1 round on day 1 is enough but I don't care for the Thursday night start time. Hard to plan a get together for that.

They need a later start for the west coast audience.

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:29 PM

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susweel
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Also they need to stop super geek Jason La Confora from announcing the picks before the commissioner announces them. Also stop showing the players on the phone before the picks are announced, they need to make the commissioner announcement more dramatic.

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:47 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Also they need to stop super geek Jason La Confora from announcing the picks before the commissioner announces them. Also stop showing the players on the phone before the picks are announced, they need to make the commissioner announcement more dramatic.

This.

I'm a fan of the new draft format, but think it'd get better ratings on Fri-Sat-Sun instead.

Apr 30, 2010 at 2:57 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Also they need to stop super geek Jason La Confora from announcing the picks before the commissioner announces them. Also stop showing the players on the phone before the picks are announced, they need to make the commissioner announcement more dramatic.

I agree, I'd like that as well. I like the suspense of the picks.

-9fA

Apr 30, 2010 at 3:19 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by valrod33:
Originally posted by 9erfan4life:

lol