NFL made good decision in time between picks. - The Orange Mane

azbroncfan · 04-28-2008, 12:49 PM

The draft was much more watchable and enjoyable with the cut down times. I think that they should still start the first round in the morning just like they used to instead of 3 PM EST but overall it was much better.

lex · 04-28-2008, 01:16 PM

Agreed. I think they could easily go back to three rounds on day one with the earlier Sat start time you spoke of.

broncosteven · 04-28-2008, 01:21 PM

12 central would be good start time. Liked the 10 min format. There were still trades.

If you know your board and are prepped 10 min should be enough.

Dagmar · 04-28-2008, 01:26 PM

I thought the decision to shorten the time between picks was great, but why only 2 rounds on day one? 3 rounds then 4 rounds would make more sense.

montrose · 04-28-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Shackleford

I thought the decision to shorten the time between picks was great, but why only 2 rounds on day one? 3 rounds then 4 rounds would make more sense.

They made the move for a few reasons. Ratings info showed there was a significant drop in viewer ship after the first two rounds (with round 3 and day 2 being broadcast on ESPN2). Also, by moving the 3rd round to day 2, they gave NFL teams a bit of an advantage in negotiating with 3rd round picks, as they could not be classified as 2nd day selections. Finally, this year was viewed as a "test" year in many retrospects. Roger Goodell pointed out that the 1st round saw as many trades as last year despite the reduced time limit, the later start time was to project how the draft would preform in prime time (although Saturday is hardly considered prime viewing). Why is all of this being done? Essentially, the NFL has learned that the draft has become a huge event and would like to better capitalize on it. There are already rumblings that the event could go up for bidding among NFL cities annually, and if the NFL can further shorten the 1st round to 5-7 minutes, between picks; don't be surprised if the league eventually tries to move the 1st round to real prime time (i.e. Monday or Thursday night at 8pm). If the league can accomplish this, and wait out ESPN's contract to cover the draft (if they even have one, I don't know), the NFL would love to have the exclusive broadcast rights to the 1st round of the draft in prime time as a bargaining chip in its ongoing struggle with cable networks.

Rohirrim · 04-28-2008, 02:04 PM

It was much better, except for the fact that both ESPN and NFL Network went to commercial every goddamned time the Broncos were on the clock.

Kaylore · 04-28-2008, 02:08 PM

Pacing was good but they should start it at 12:00 pm Eastern.

SoDak Bronco · 04-28-2008, 02:14 PM

I loved the draft this year compared to last...Also, NFL Network is wayyyyyyy better to watch compared to ESPN and their Round Table BS. Gimme a break.

Ziggy · 04-28-2008, 02:51 PM

Even with the time cut down between picks, there was a record number of trades during the draft this year. Good move by the NFL.

broncosteven · 04-28-2008, 03:26 PM

Adding Naked Chicks between picks would make this, and all shows, better.

At the least they should invite the Oakland raider cheerleaders to perform like Jerry Lewis used to on his telethon in the 70's in between "Send in the clowns".

TexanBob · 04-28-2008, 04:50 PM

Instead or Roger Goodell or Gene Washington announcing the picks, they should have one of team's cheerleaders - in their sideline gear - making the announcement. It could make for some real humor when somebody with a Polish or Nigerian name get selected.

Cmac821 · 04-28-2008, 05:20 PM

They should make it intresting with a 5 min clock!

TexanBob · 04-28-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Young Blood

They should make it intresting with a 5 min clock!

Heck, why not a 24-second clock? Then it will be fun watching the Vikings hand in their draft card an entire round too late.

BroncoBuff · 04-28-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty Shackleford

I thought the decision to shorten the time between picks was great, but why only 2 rounds on day one? 3 rounds then 4 rounds would make more sense.

Agreed completely...

Bronco Billy · 04-28-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

It was much better, except for the fact that both ESPN and NFL Network went to commercial every goddamned time the Broncos were on the clock.

Come to think of it, they did break for commercial almost every time. It's still that East Coast conspiracy!

That One Guy · 04-28-2008, 08:13 PM

They need to start earlier so the reporters would still be waking up and wouldn't report the first half of the draft. Between what was already reported and what could be easily foreseen, it took until pick 7 before anyone was even slightly suprised.

As for the commercials, conveniently they didn't go on commercial too often at the same time. I toughed my way through a bit of ESPN to cover those breaks.

They need to actually focus on the 2nd day picks though... If I'm hardcore/dumb enough to tune in for day 2 of the NFL draft... it's probably because I still care about who's being drafted there. If I just wanted a "last 5 picks" segment, I could periodically pop up the draft tracker on nfl.com. I tuned in because I want player by player breakdown in the 5 mins until the next pick... and I want the pick as it happened.

Many things can be tweaked still, but shorter times are definitely better. After the first 15 or so picks, teams started sitting on the clock again. The early picks rolled right along.

04-28-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
azbroncfan Ring of Famer Angry guntoting,meateating AMERICAN Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 8,669 Adopt-a-Bronco: TEBOW	NFL made good decision in time between picks. The draft was much more watchable and enjoyable with the cut down times. I think that they should still start the first round in the morning just like they used to instead of 3 PM EST but overall it was much better.

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04-28-2008, 01:16 PM	#2
lex Bowlen Sold Us Out! The Broncos have been DisemBowlened Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 10,253 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Agreed. I think they could easily go back to three rounds on day one with the earlier Sat start time you spoke of.

04-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#3
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	12 central would be good start time. Liked the 10 min format. There were still trades. If you know your board and are prepped 10 min should be enough.

04-28-2008, 01:26 PM	#4
Dagmar ...there ain't no devil ..there's just God when he's drunk. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrison Posts: 17,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tim Tebow	I thought the decision to shorten the time between picks was great, but why only 2 rounds on day one? 3 rounds then 4 rounds would make more sense.

04-28-2008, 02:04 PM	#6
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,814	It was much better, except for the fact that both ESPN and NFL Network went to commercial every goddamned time the Broncos were on the clock.

04-28-2008, 02:08 PM	#7
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,019 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Pacing was good but they should start it at 12:00 pm Eastern.

04-28-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,132 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	I loved the draft this year compared to last...Also, NFL Network is wayyyyyyy better to watch compared to ESPN and their Round Table BS. Gimme a break.

04-28-2008, 02:51 PM	#9
Ziggy Pro Bowler Noob Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 508	Even with the time cut down between picks, there was a record number of trades during the draft this year. Good move by the NFL.

04-28-2008, 03:26 PM	#10
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,018 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	Adding Naked Chicks between picks would make this, and all shows, better. At the least they should invite the Oakland raider cheerleaders to perform like Jerry Lewis used to on his telethon in the 70's in between "Send in the clowns".

04-28-2008, 04:50 PM	#11
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	Instead or Roger Goodell or Gene Washington announcing the picks, they should have one of team's cheerleaders - in their sideline gear - making the announcement. It could make for some real humor when somebody with a Polish or Nigerian name get selected.

04-28-2008, 05:20 PM	#12
Cmac821 Young Enthusiast I'm that young and you are that old Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 1,116 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Fox	They should make it intresting with a 5 min clock!

04-28-2008, 08:13 PM	#16
That One Guy Producer of Nonsense Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sun and Beachville Posts: 14,042 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	They need to start earlier so the reporters would still be waking up and wouldn't report the first half of the draft. Between what was already reported and what could be easily foreseen, it took until pick 7 before anyone was even slightly suprised. As for the commercials, conveniently they didn't go on commercial too often at the same time. I toughed my way through a bit of ESPN to cover those breaks. They need to actually focus on the 2nd day picks though... If I'm hardcore/dumb enough to tune in for day 2 of the NFL draft... it's probably because I still care about who's being drafted there. If I just wanted a "last 5 picks" segment, I could periodically pop up the draft tracker on nfl.com. I tuned in because I want player by player breakdown in the 5 mins until the next pick... and I want the pick as it happened. Many things can be tweaked still, but shorter times are definitely better. After the first 15 or so picks, teams started sitting on the clock again. The early picks rolled right along.