The NFL has ruined the draft (2 Viewers)

[gregh]

yea and having idiots get up there and try to dance and say stupid things before announcing the pics, just seems low budget reality tv nonsense

 

[tomwaits]

Everything beyond the first half of the first round has always been boring unless you're one of those obsessive GM roleplayers that pretends to grade players and watch film.

I don't do that and I still enjoy it.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Anyone think that Drew Pearson should announce every 1st round pick?

 

[St. Widge]

yea and having idiots get up there and try to dance and say stupid things before announcing the pics, just seems low budget reality tv nonsense

That's only because it is low budget reality TV nonsense. It's what gets ratings and ratings are what the NFL has been about for at least 40 years. Diehard NFL fans will watch no matter what because it's the draft. They do the other stuff to bring in the casuals or non-NFL fans. Ratings get bigger TV contracts which means more money for the owners and the players.

And the fact is as much as I don't like the NFL and think they they only do the right thing when it profits them, they are incredibly successful. They are pretty much so the most successful professional sports league in the world (with the possible exception of the EPL).

 

[*KamaraG!rl*]

I haven't watched the draft since 2013.

 

[cajunman9]

The NFL Draft should be a business event, not a political and fan gimics circus.
It takes away from the dignity of the event.

 

[Boy_of_wonder75]

I do find the interruptions so the nfl can pat itself on the back for philanthropy work to be annoying. The worst was Goodell leading a 'USA' chant and encouraging the live audience to cheer for "our heroes." Pandering of the worst kind.

 

[sammymvpknight]

I'm thoroughly enjoying PFF. Cussing...being real.

 

[Optimistic Ozzy]

I agree, it’s unwatchable with the people in the chair type stuff, extremely cheesy.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Everything beyond the first half of the first round has always been boring unless you're one of those obsessive GM roleplayers that pretends to grade players and watch film.

worst LARP ever

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

That's only because it is low budget reality TV nonsense. It's what gets ratings and ratings are what the NFL has been about for at least 40 years. Diehard NFL fans will watch no matter what because it's the draft. They do the other stuff to bring in the casuals or non-NFL fans. Ratings get bigger TV contracts which means more money for the owners and the players.

And the fact is as much as I don't like the NFL and think they they only do the right thing when it profits them, they are incredibly successful. They are pretty much so the most successful professional sports league in the world (with the possible exception of the EPL).

it's both amusing and bemusing watching people slowly realize they aren't the target demographic anymore

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

The NFL ruined Saints football. I just can't get it up anymore.

Viagra.......

I’m not sure how to have a serious thread on this topic as it’s just calling out for jokes. So while I’m sure there will be plenty of humorous additions.....I’m actually looking for honest reviews. I’m not fully there yet, but my straight isn’t quite as at full attention anymore. sometimes it’s...

saintsreport.com

 

[tomwaits]

it's both amusing and bemusing watching people slowly realize they aren't the target demographic anymore

You sound like a guy who would allow kids on his lawn...

 

[MLaw]

Everybody's different.... which is a good thing. I liked the Saturday-Sunday format. I like the Thursday-Saturday format too. I like the serious football analysis (when it happens)... and I like the goofiness of today's drafts. To me it's some football stuff to watch in the offseason. Regardless of what it is..... I will watch it!

 

[Zaphod]

I watched the ESPN livestream with Matt Berry etc on YouTube Thursday night and it wasn’t too bad