NFL Draft NFL Network, ESPN to reduce draft tip-offs - Page 3

Quesadilla Joe · 02:28 AM

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack

Let's fast forward to next Thursday, opening night of the NFL draft. With the Indianapolis Colts on the clock, time ticking away, the speakers crackle to life: "The pick ... is in."

Before we hear a peep from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the camera cuts to Andrew Luck, huddled over a phone, smiling from ear to ear.

In this case, nobody is surprised, but as we move through the first round, these tip-offs affect the drama of the event.

Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch first reported Wednesday that the NFL, NFL Network and ESPN are discussing ways to avoid revealing top draft picks to viewers before they're announced.

The NFL subsequently confirmed it won't show draftees on the phone in the green room before the announced pick on the first night of the draft.

"It's also in effect for NFL Network and ESPN, which may broadcast from other locations such as a player's house or an agent's office," league spokesman Brian McCarthy told NFL.com on Wednesday.

It's a start, but problems extend to the draft's later rounds as well.

"Every team, scout, GM, etc. has access to the NFL draft's pick database, which is updated once a card is turned in. Much earlier than on TV," tweeted Rotoworld's Josh Norris, who also served time as a scouting intern for the St. Louis Rams. "As soon as you read, 'The pick is in,' (teams) already know who is selected. Amazing how far behind TV gets on the 2nd and especially 3rd days."

Issues remain, but it's a start.

keg in kc · 04-19-2012, 09:48 AM

As long as they don't take away the shots of the poor guy asked to come in who doesn't get drafted until day 2. Those are the feel good moments of the draft.

Coogs · 04-19-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

I like the draft better when it was held over two days. Getting up on Saturday going down into the basement with a cup of joe and making a day of it was more fun to me then this three day night time crap. I'm sure they're making big bucks from the advertisers but I still prefer they old way.

Me too! My son has a track meet Friday evening too! Draft on TiVo is just not the same.

Frosty · 04-19-2012, 10:08 AM

As much as I gripe about the coverage every year, I still watch every minute of it every year.

04-19-2012, 02:21 AM
Quesadilla Joe Abolish The Salary Cap! Join Date: Mar 2008 Casino cash: $3408675	NFL Network, ESPN to reduce draft tip-offs http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...headline_stack Let's fast forward to next Thursday, opening night of the NFL draft. With the Indianapolis Colts on the clock, time ticking away, the speakers crackle to life: "The pick ... is in." Before we hear a peep from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the camera cuts to Andrew Luck, huddled over a phone, smiling from ear to ear. In this case, nobody is surprised, but as we move through the first round, these tip-offs affect the drama of the event. Sports Illustrated's Richard Deitsch first reported Wednesday that the NFL, NFL Network and ESPN are discussing ways to avoid revealing top draft picks to viewers before they're announced. The NFL subsequently confirmed it won't show draftees on the phone in the green room before the announced pick on the first night of the draft. "It's also in effect for NFL Network and ESPN, which may broadcast from other locations such as a player's house or an agent's office," league spokesman Brian McCarthy told NFL.com on Wednesday. It's a start, but problems extend to the draft's later rounds as well. "Every team, scout, GM, etc. has access to the NFL draft's pick database, which is updated once a card is turned in. Much earlier than on TV," tweeted Rotoworld's Josh Norris, who also served time as a scouting intern for the St. Louis Rams. "As soon as you read, 'The pick is in,' (teams) already know who is selected. Amazing how far behind TV gets on the 2nd and especially 3rd days." Issues remain, but it's a start. Last edited by Quesadilla Joe; 04-19-2012 at 02:28 AM..
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keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	As long as they don't take away the shots of the poor guy asked to come in who doesn't get drafted until day 2. Those are the feel good moments of the draft.
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04-19-2012, 10:08 AM	#33
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $3358243	As much as I gripe about the coverage every year, I still watch every minute of it every year.
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