NFL Draft could move to Thursday Night
The NFL Draft ratings were up 11% this year, with a later start time on Saturday. They may skyrocket next season.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the league is considering moving the draft to Thursday during primetime, holding the second and third rounds on Friday evening, and the last four rounds on Saturday afternoon.
NFL VP of Corporate Communications Brian McCarthy tested the waters on Tuesday morning, asking fans and media alike on his Twitter account what they thought about the possibility.
The media will predictably has mixed feelings, because it is going to make our jobs more difficult. But it seems the idea is a home run. The first round now moves quickly enough (shorter than a Red Sox-Yankees game!) to make it happen.
By moving the draft from Saturday, you will get higher ratings, web traffic, and attention. I'd be surprised if this doesn't happen.
UPDATE: NFL Network's Rich Eisen expects the draft to move to Thursday at this point.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the league is considering moving the draft to Thursday during primetime, holding the second and third rounds on Friday evening, and the last four rounds on Saturday afternoon.
NFL VP of Corporate Communications Brian McCarthy tested the waters on Tuesday morning, asking fans and media alike on his Twitter account what they thought about the possibility.
The media will predictably has mixed feelings, because it is going to make our jobs more difficult. But it seems the idea is a home run. The first round now moves quickly enough (shorter than a Red Sox-Yankees game!) to make it happen.
By moving the draft from Saturday, you will get higher ratings, web traffic, and attention. I'd be surprised if this doesn't happen.
UPDATE: NFL Network's Rich Eisen expects the draft to move to Thursday at this point.
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BIG mistake. It dilutes the importance and immediacy of the event. Plus is't not in the best interest of the fan. We want to know who our team picks asap, and spreading it over 3-4 days will anger most of us. I predict that the quest for the almighty buck, if they do it will result in good ratings the first 2 days, and a complete no-show for the rest.
er,we are so urgent to know the result,wish you understand our mood.Thanks a lot!
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