Joemailman
05-17-2007, 09:39 AM
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/nflinsider/2007/05/first_round_of_draft_could_be.html
First Round of Draft Could Be Shortened
NFL officials are considering reducing the amount of time allotted to each team to make its first-round selection during the draft, a league source said this morning.
Currently, each club is given 15 minutes to make its first-round pick. It's possible that will be reduced to 10 minutes. Last month's draft contained the longest first round in history, at 6 hours 8 minutes.
The measure could be discussed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the franchise owners during a one-day meeting in Nashville on Tuesday. There have been reports that if the first round is shortened, it's possible that it eventually could be moved to prime time Friday night.
The owners also are to select a host for the 2011 Super Bowl during Tuesday's meeting. Dallas and Indianapolis are considered the favorites; Phoenix also has submitted a bid.
By Mark Maske | May 17, 2007; 9:52 AM ET | Category: League
Finally, a little consideration for those of us who have to work Saturdays!
First Round of Draft Could Be Shortened
NFL officials are considering reducing the amount of time allotted to each team to make its first-round selection during the draft, a league source said this morning.
Currently, each club is given 15 minutes to make its first-round pick. It's possible that will be reduced to 10 minutes. Last month's draft contained the longest first round in history, at 6 hours 8 minutes.
The measure could be discussed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the franchise owners during a one-day meeting in Nashville on Tuesday. There have been reports that if the first round is shortened, it's possible that it eventually could be moved to prime time Friday night.
The owners also are to select a host for the 2011 Super Bowl during Tuesday's meeting. Dallas and Indianapolis are considered the favorites; Phoenix also has submitted a bid.
By Mark Maske | May 17, 2007; 9:52 AM ET | Category: League
Finally, a little consideration for those of us who have to work Saturdays!