In what could be viewed as the latest example of the gradually weakening perception of the strength of network television's stronghold on primetime, the National Football League is reportedly exploring moving the first round of its 2010 college entry draft to a Thursday night in primetime, going head to head with what is network television's historically most powerful night.

According to the Dallas Morning News, one plan under consideration by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would see the first round on a Thursday night, the next two rounds on Friday evening and the final four rounds on Saturday. This year's format had the first two rounds on Saturday beginning at 4pm ET, with the remainder of the draft beginning Sunday morning.

The report says the draft would remain on cable networks ESPN and the league-owned NFL Network.
"We're more confident now, with the timing of the first round, that it can fit a 3½-hour window," Goodell told the Morning News. "We think it can be very appealing from a fan's standpoint and an audience standpoint.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/210186-Report_NFL_Eyeing_2010_Thursday_Night_Primetime_Draft.php

This year's draft coverage sucked. There was no reason to start the draft so late. ESPN had a pre-draft show on all day. This doesn't sound any better. Air the draft right in the middle of the network's Thursday night lineup and then spread it out over 3 days.

This year's draft coverage sucked. There was no reason to start the draft so late. ESPN had a pre-draft show on all day. This doesn't sound any better. Air the draft right in the middle of the network's Thursday night lineup and then spread it out over 3 days.


I absolutely agree with you. Roger Goodell is trying to put his own stamp on the NFL and it just seems stupid.

Why the F*ck is he trying to be so INVENTIVE all ofa sudden?

If he really wants to be impressive, try getting a football team in Los Angeles.

I was wondering if the first Night of The NFL Draft is a thursday Night when will be the second of The Draft will be.

I was wondering if the first Night of The NFL Draft is a thursday Night when will be the second of The Draft will be.
The draft would continue on Friday evening.

that would be good

Bad idea. Might even interfere with baseball.

Bad idea. Might even interfere with baseball.
They should start it at noon on Saturday like it always was. No reason to change something that was working.

If he really wants to be impressive, try getting a football team in Los Angeles.

That's not the top priority & it doesn't matter. Goodell SUCKS and is ruining the sake of the game.