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**RjkVwPcV** · 10-23-2007, 06:04 PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NFL on Tuesday cut from 15 minutes to 10 the time between picks in the first round of its draft after a 2007 record round of 6 hours and 8 minutes.
It also moved the starting time of the draft from noon ET to 3 p.m. and limited the first day to two rounds instead of three."We believe this will make for a more streamlined and efficient draft," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement issued during the league owners meetings.
The change also applied to the second round, which will go from 10 minutes to seven between choices for next year's draft, which will be held April 26-27 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
In recent years, teams have often used most of the 15 minutes in the first round, entertaining trade offers or making them.
The time between picks will stay at five minutes for the last five rounds, which will take place on Sunday. That session will start at 10 a.m. instead of 11. Both draft days will be televised by ESPN and the NFL Network.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7367284

**CGH1KZzy** · 10-23-2007, 06:05 PM

So now the Vikes can miss 3 or 4 picks at once...

**occafeVes** · 10-23-2007, 06:06 PM

So now the Vikes can miss 3 or 4 picks at once...

I was thinking the same.

It's still too long in my mind though. I think the first round in the NFL lasts longer than the first 3-4 rounds of the NHL draft.

**Argurnenoni** · 10-23-2007, 06:07 PM

Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame.

**jeepgrandch** · 10-23-2007, 06:09 PM

Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame.

Agreed

**quorceopporce** · 10-23-2007, 06:10 PM

Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame.

Notice the new start time as well.

**MaraReenece** · 10-23-2007, 06:10 PM

I was thinking the same.

It's still too long in my mind though. I think the first round in the NFL lasts longer than the first 3-4 rounds of the NHL draft.

You have to give teams time to entertain offers - and nobody will make one until they see that their guy is on the board.

**soprofaxelbis** · 10-23-2007, 06:16 PM

Notice the new start time as well.

Only positive to this is less Berman.

**luspikals** · 10-23-2007, 06:20 PM

I think its about time they did this. last years first day was a killer and I was too hammered by the end of the first round.

**GitaraMoya** · 10-23-2007, 06:22 PM

I like this change. The first round drags on way too long and this won't change anything. Teams will still make trades. They do plenty in later rounds with even shorter time between picks.

**GaryBulguihb** · 10-23-2007, 06:24 PM

Notice the new start time as well.

Which probably just means a new 3 Hour pre-draft special or more time for Mel Kyper to get his hair done.

Vedun* · 10-23-2007, 06:24 PM

I liken this to taking a shit without a sports illustrated nearby. I still get to take a shit, but its alot quicker because I have no reason to take my time.

**VyacheslaV** · 10-23-2007, 06:26 PM

Which probably just means a new 3 Hour pre-draft special or more time for Mel Kyper to get his hair done.

REP

**Espacamlisa** · 10-23-2007, 06:47 PM

i like the move, i only watch first round anyways

luckly for me vikes pick early!

**Assauraarguck** · 10-23-2007, 06:48 PM

luckly for me vikes pick early!

Sometimes they even get their picks in on time.

**masterboyz** · 10-23-2007, 07:12 PM

Sometimes they even get their picks in on time.

eh, worked out of us in the end.

and we only missed our pick once!

**Jon Woodgate** · 10-23-2007, 07:40 PM

eh, worked out of us in the end.

and we only missed our pick once!

yes and it's only been what, five years now? that joke is still soooo fucking hilarious.

**dremucha** · 10-23-2007, 07:41 PM

i like this changing of the time deal. i won't have to start drinking so early in the day now.

**Promotiona** · 10-23-2007, 07:41 PM

yes and it's only been what, five years now? that joke is still soooo fucking hilarious.

I'll have to file that one with the Favre-vicodin jokes, which was only 11 years ago now.

**weluvjessicaalba** · 10-23-2007, 07:42 PM

and i'd much rather have kevin williams and bryant mckinnie then ryan sims and jordan gross.

one of these 4 is not like the others.

10-23-2007, 06:04 PM	#1
RjkVwPcV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	NFL cuts time between draft picks PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The NFL on Tuesday cut from 15 minutes to 10 the time between picks in the first round of its draft after a 2007 record round of 6 hours and 8 minutes. It also moved the starting time of the draft from noon ET to 3 p.m. and limited the first day to two rounds instead of three."We believe this will make for a more streamlined and efficient draft," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement issued during the league owners meetings. The change also applied to the second round, which will go from 10 minutes to seven between choices for next year's draft, which will be held April 26-27 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. In recent years, teams have often used most of the 15 minutes in the first round, entertaining trade offers or making them. The time between picks will stay at five minutes for the last five rounds, which will take place on Sunday. That session will start at 10 a.m. instead of 11. Both draft days will be televised by ESPN and the NFL Network. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7367284 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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CGH1KZzy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	So now the Vikes can miss 3 or 4 picks at once... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:06 PM	#3
occafeVes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	So now the Vikes can miss 3 or 4 picks at once... I was thinking the same. It's still too long in my mind though. I think the first round in the NFL lasts longer than the first 3-4 rounds of the NHL draft. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Argurnenoni Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 344 Senior Member	Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jeepgrandch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame. Agreed Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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quorceopporce Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 597 Senior Member	Only 2 rounds the first day? Lame. Notice the new start time as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:10 PM	#7
MaraReenece Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	I was thinking the same. It's still too long in my mind though. I think the first round in the NFL lasts longer than the first 3-4 rounds of the NHL draft. You have to give teams time to entertain offers - and nobody will make one until they see that their guy is on the board. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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soprofaxelbis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	Notice the new start time as well. Only positive to this is less Berman. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:20 PM	#9
luspikals Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	I think its about time they did this. last years first day was a killer and I was too hammered by the end of the first round. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:22 PM	#10
GitaraMoya Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	I like this change. The first round drags on way too long and this won't change anything. Teams will still make trades. They do plenty in later rounds with even shorter time between picks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:24 PM	#11
GaryBulguihb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Notice the new start time as well. Which probably just means a new 3 Hour pre-draft special or more time for Mel Kyper to get his hair done. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:24 PM	#12
Vedun* Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	I liken this to taking a shit without a sports illustrated nearby. I still get to take a shit, but its alot quicker because I have no reason to take my time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:26 PM	#13
VyacheslaV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	Which probably just means a new 3 Hour pre-draft special or more time for Mel Kyper to get his hair done. REP Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:47 PM	#14
Espacamlisa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	i like the move, i only watch first round anyways luckly for me vikes pick early! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 06:48 PM	#15
Assauraarguck Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	luckly for me vikes pick early! Sometimes they even get their picks in on time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 07:12 PM	#16
masterboyz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	Sometimes they even get their picks in on time. eh, worked out of us in the end. and we only missed our pick once! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 07:40 PM	#17
Jon Woodgate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	eh, worked out of us in the end. and we only missed our pick once! yes and it's only been what, five years now? that joke is still soooo fucking hilarious. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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dremucha Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	i like this changing of the time deal. i won't have to start drinking so early in the day now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 07:41 PM	#19
Promotiona Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 324 Senior Member	yes and it's only been what, five years now? that joke is still soooo fucking hilarious. I'll have to file that one with the Favre-vicodin jokes, which was only 11 years ago now. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-23-2007, 07:42 PM	#20
weluvjessicaalba Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	and i'd much rather have kevin williams and bryant mckinnie then ryan sims and jordan gross. one of these 4 is not like the others. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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