That Guy, Again
THE NFL DRAFT IS TODAY! GET PUMPED!
I always laugh when I hear the classic hater argument about the NFL draft. “Why watch the NFL draft, you can just get the list of players the next day”. I guess if you don’t follow the sport that closely, or know any of the draft prospects from college ball, I can see why the draft might not be all that interesting. But even when I didn’t care quite as much about football, I still found the draft interesting. Maybe it is just the way the networks present it, but I always found the draft to be good drama. What players fall, what players go higher than expected, the crazy reach out of nowhere. The trades that never seem to be from who you expect. The inherent suspense built with the time limit for picks. It’s drama, just as much as a manufactured reality show or TV drama, even if ESPN and such plays it up a notch for story-lines.
But if the draft isn’t your thing, then it isn’t your thing. No biggie. But all of us get pumped up about stupid meaningless crap.
ANYWAY, TONIGHT MARKS THE 3RD ANNUAL DRAWPLAYDAVE DRAFT SPECTACULAR! Be sure to follow my twitter or facebook to see me live tweet caricatures of the draftees as they happen! You can look at my past two years here, and this year’s pics are going to be slightly different and hopefully more fun, so be sure to check it.
EDIT: First round pics are ON THE SITE! Overall greasy nerd guy was right, that was a boring first round.
I don’t watch much college ball, and the Seahawks traded out of the first round for the third year in a row. Not much excitement for me 🙁
I dont know man… I think then not picking up irvins option is a sign on the wall for a possible blockbustertrade…
I’m not saying the falcons will be foolish enough to trade their 1st…but a second and 4th is possible
Here’s hoping Miami doesn’t reach while (Jawan James) or trade up to grab a bust (Dion Jordan). A wide out or second corner would be nice.
Ingore the while from the last comment
“Reaching” for Ja’Wuan James got the team a solid right tackle who can also play left tackle in a pinch and hopefully eventually transition fully to that position. If the Dolphins “reach” for someone again who can start right away and eventually hold down a marquee position I will be a happy fan.
Win Nasty, is he 1st pick material? That is the question.
I guess I fit all those molds. Yesterday I talked to my brother about potential E3 information, upcoming game dlc, going to see the new Avengers movie this weekend, and the NFL draft.
Because my Red Wings have been eliminated, I might actually watch the NFL Draft live this year, rather then watching the highlights
Dude is wearing a PC Master Race shirt and is excited about console exclusive DLC? Man, you really don’t know much about nerd culture.
Folks like me that are deeply ingrained in both hobbies exist you know. There are dozens of us! Dozens!
Can you repost the Mel Kiper picture from the 2013 draft? You updated the page and your “I’m using this pic because I didn’t draw the guy that got drafted” pics got left out.
I just can’t watch it… ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING. I care what happens but I’d rather watch the NHL or NBA playoffs and be alerted what happens to my team
Oh boy! The NFL Draft? I wonder what surprises will come out of nowhere!
-After 1st Round-
Pretty nice day, too predictable, but could be better.
-After 4th Round-
What else is on?
To be honest, it seems really exciting, but it just loses momentum after the first round. Because of these mock drafts, it seems too predictable to watch. Those -cringe- things have ruined the experience along with the media asking more about what they’ll do. I know it’s nice to have a hint but the media literally asks for every single detail. Still, I just watch it today. Until then, wake me up when the Seahawks draft an OL.
“Haha, what a bunch of l0s3rz, getting all amped about the NFL draft.”
“OMG TEH APPLE WATCH!!!111111”
I didn’t watch much last year, but since the Saints had two picks in the 1st round I watched last night. Haven’t decided yet if I’m going to watch any more.
Actually, it’s about ethics in footballing.
The NFL Draft 1st round: Because giving away 2 extra picks to trade up 2 lousy slots to take a RUNNING BACK is considered good strategy. (Seriously, a RUNNING BACK?!? Who needs one of those when you don’t have an OL that can block for him?!?)
That is exactly when you need a great running back. If you’re Dallas and you have that monster OL, you plug in anyone in there and you’ll have a competent run game. If you’re San Diego and you have no one blocking for your RB, you get the stud who will give you the competent run game in spite of your dismal OL. Seattle’s OL isn’t actually all that great at run-blocking but see how good they look when Marshawn Lynch is clowning defenders.
I love the draft. Where else can you literally watch 256 young people’s dreams come true? It’s magical.