View Full Version : Do you look forward to the NFL draft?
Sports Guy
04-22-2008, 08:56 PM
I know I really enjoy watching it and all the talk leading up to it...Do you like it? Does it annoy you?
square634
04-22-2008, 08:58 PM
I enjoy the draft itself, but I feel that all of the Kiper and McShay stuff beforehand is overkill and gets on my nerves. I think it is especially stupid to determine and grade "winners" and "losers" directly after the draft, even though it's natural that we would try to do that.
Miller192
04-22-2008, 11:43 PM
I enjoy the draft itself, but I feel that all of the Kiper and McShay stuff beforehand is overkill and gets on my nerves. I think it is especially stupid to determine and grade "winners" and "losers" directly after the draft, even though it's natural that we would try to do that.
I agree. I like the draft but I get annoyed with all the mock drafts and the insiders who think they have any idea what a team is going to do.
These teams lie as best they can leading up to the draft itself. I just don't really pay much attention to it unless I'm told something. Even at that, I am highly skeptical.
fdmstng99
04-23-2008, 09:43 AM
I love the NFL draft. I watch it every year from the first round to the seventh round. On draft weekends is when my wife goes away for the weekend so I have the entire house to myself. I order up tons of food and drinks and just relax and watch the draft.
NJOriolesFan
04-23-2008, 03:46 PM
I love the draft but it is more to speculate what my Vikings will do with what is left on the draft board. The fact that they only have a 2nd round pick kind of tempers my first day viewing.
NewMarketSean
04-23-2008, 04:12 PM
The week before thge draft I like to familiarize myself with the players who will likely go early because I don't follow college football. I'll keep an eye on the draft on Staurday. I hope the changes they made to it improve the broadcast. Should be fun.
I love watching the draft. The month leading up to it can be a little much sometimes, but its cool.
I like reading some of the speculation before the draft. Maybe about 20% of what's out there. There's just too much to read all of it and a lot of it is bombastic garbage. Like a couple people said, the teams lie. I really only pay attention because I don't watch much college football.
As for the draft itself, I usually only watch until the Ravens make their first round pick. The draft is boring as hell.
ChrisP
04-24-2008, 09:21 AM
I love the NFL draft. I watch it every year from the first round to the seventh round. On draft weekends is when my wife goes away for the weekend so I have the entire house to myself. I order up tons of food and drinks and just relax and watch the draft.
You have no idea how lucky you are. I wish I could send the wife and kids to the in-laws for the weekend and get comfortable in my recliner for the entire day Saturday. Sunday is optional, but I would flip over to the draft when the O's and Nascar are on commercials.
glenn__davis
04-24-2008, 11:52 AM
I don't think I've watched a second of the NFL draft in about 5 years. But my interest in the League itself has waned a lot over that time as well. It's weird, I don't give a rat's behind about the NBA, but I find the NBA draft a lot more interesting.
MikeAD
04-24-2008, 12:39 PM
I have always followed the draft (although Im only 20) but have really started following it last year and the year before.
My friends and I have a little party for the first day. This year will be a very odd experience. Most of the Campus here at UD will be watching due to Joe Flacco and Omar Cuff. A lot of bars are having specials etc. After the tough loss to Seattle after Guthrie's great start, the Caps losing in that great game I need a great sports weekend. The Wizards need to win and the Ravens need not draft Flacco. I am eagerly anticipating the 2nd round of the draft and will be glad when it is over, so I no longer have to worry :D.
geschinger
04-28-2008, 11:17 PM
I know I really enjoy watching it and all the talk leading up to it...Do you like it? Does it annoy you?
I've always enjoyed it... It started out being exciting because the Colts were always picking near the top of the draft. Over the last several years I find it fascinating observing how the league's premiere front office executive always seems to be one step ahead.
Miller192
04-28-2008, 11:31 PM
I've always enjoyed it... It started out being exciting because the Colts were always picking near the top of the draft. Over the last several years I find it fascinating observing how the league's premiere front office executive always seems to be one step ahead.
Well, I think the Colts are one of the best drafting teams in the NFL.
I wouldn't call their FO premier though. I think you would have to do a little better than 1 championship in 25 years.
I'm not knocking your Colts, I'm just saying that the proof lies in winning championships when your using terms like premier.
As much I like the Ravens' FO, the Ravens and Colts are not the Patriots.
geschinger
04-29-2008, 09:23 AM
Well, I think the Colts are one of the best drafting teams in the NFL.
I wouldn't call their FO premier though. I think you would have to do a little better than 1 championship in 25 years.
I'm not knocking your Colts, I'm just saying that the proof lies in winning championships when your using terms like premier.
As much I like the Ravens' FO, the Ravens and Colts are not the Patriots.
That is a fair point about the championships. One that will be addressed this year. ;)