Thoughts On The "New" NFL Draft

by Andrew602 on Apr 23, 2010 2:33 PM MDT in NFL Draft/Combine

Perhaps one of the most exciting times for football fans during the tedius offseason is the NFL draft. That, with other events keep the fans hungry for the impending season that's soon to arrive. In year's past, the NFL draft had always taken place over a weekend, with the first two rounds falling on the first day - which usually began on a Saturday morning. The fourth through seventh rounds would then take place the following day. Be that as it may, the NFL decided to take a new approach and changed the format of the draft in 2010.

This year the draft was featured on primetime for the first year ever. This move was great considering more people were able to watch and enjoy the event at night, rather then mid day. The the added "primetime" aura surrounding the event increased the hype of the draft as well. The rating would suggest afterwards, that it was a success - they increased 36% from the 2009 draft, and 52% from the 2008 draft).

The second big change that was maded, was chaning the draft to a three day event. The first day is now the first round, the next day is rounds two and three, and the final day is for rounds four through seven. The change had a ripple effect on the rest of the draft as well. Rather then teams preparing for an immediate second round, they now have an entire 24 hours to think over their strategy, evaluate their boards, or prepare for any trades. Personally, I believe this will make the second and third rounds more exciting. Teams will make better prepared picks instead of settling with their initial thoughts on the first day.

Another effect is that the rounds that will take place today feel like an entirely new draft. I can already feel the anxiety approaching as we will welcome three new members to the Arizona Cardinals tonight. And with this year's particularly deep draft, there is still a plethera of talent remaining. I welcome the new format, and hope that things will remain this way for years to come.

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Do you like the new format of the NFL draft?

Yes, it's more exciting

78 votes

No, I prefer the old way

42 votes

More changes need to be made

12 votes

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i like it but i would change

The fact that the 2,3,and 4th rounds on day 2 and give equal media share the cards last 3 drafts are fantastic and we get not even a nod and they say earl thomas is better vaule then dan williams. That’s poposterus

The Devil Birds just got cha

by DaCards on Apr 23, 2010 2:49 PM MDT via mobile reply actions

True

To me value is evaluated by where you draft the player and where they were “supposed” to be drafted. We knew Thomas would go that high, but nobody thought Williams would slip that far down. And in the end, I think Williams provides just as much, if not more production then Thomas.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Apr 23, 2010 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions

I like it broken up over 3 days. Day 2 should be just as exciting as day 1.

Things I’m looking for in round 2:

1) The Cardinals pick, obviously. Call it the ILB watch.

2) How far will Kindle slide? Will he fall far enough for the Cardinals? If so, is that an indicator that his knee injury makes him not worth the risk?

3) Who will make a move for Clausen?

4) What talent slips through the 2nd round that the Cardinals would possibly trade up for into the early part of the third?

by hadrarius on Apr 23, 2010 3:34 PM MDT reply actions

And what's the Cardinals strategy when they pick back to back in the 3rd?

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Apr 23, 2010 3:38 PM MDT up reply actions