First Round sets ratings record

[Mr. Scot]

Thursday's broadcast of the NFL Draft drew ratings that were 50% higher than last year.

 

Being on two networks helped, but word is the ESPN coverage alone outdrew four NBA and NHL playoff games.

 

I'd say the May Draft is here to stay.

[Ruff]

How did being on two networks help? The draft has been on two networks for almost ten years.

[CarolinaNCSU]

If I'm not mistaken, ESPN's coverage tripled the NBA games last night. The NFL is a monster which we knew...let's just hope Goodell doesn't use this to extend the draft to 4 days

[Mr. Scot]

I'm happy with the Draft format as it stands.

 

Honestly, the delay didn't piss me off like it did some.  Though I'll grant that by the time it rolled around, the anticipation was about to kill me.

 

 

[top dawg]

Both networks had it last year if I remember correctly. Damn this May draft. It was the Manziel effect that increased the ratings.

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[Mr. Scot]

Both networks had it last year if I remember correctly. Damn this May draft. It was the Manziel effect that increased the ratings.

And some other Draft Day drama will do it again next year.

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

John Clayton said that the NFL is more than likely keeping it in may.

[yasuhara2241]

Please no 4 freaking days!! I really hate the format now. I liked it when round 1 and 2 were together, but its just because I really can't work on the Fridays when the draft starts. I have done absolutely jack all day bc I have been constantly on this site and others trying to find out whats going to happen. Screw Goddell for making me such as slackass

[SteveSmithTD89]

Everyone say thank you Johnny Manziel

[philp]

And some other Draft Day drama will do it again next year.

And that movie couldn't have hurt.

[Mr. Scot]

I also think having the guys bring their moms (with Mother's Day coming up) was a hit with fans too.

 

As far as the format, the league wants Round One to be a prime time event.  That pretty much means it has to stand alone because it just takes too long.  Putting another round or two on the same day would mean fanatics would have to stay up till 3am to coach it all.  So the 'at least three day' format is pretty much permanent.

 

And, like it or not, I think the May schedule is too.