The 2017 NFL draft has come and gone, and I can honestly say
that I barely watched it. Despite the hype and the amount of speculation that
media outlets pour into the NFL draft every year, I spend maybe a grand total
of two minutes actually watching it play out on television. The only time I
make sure to tune in it is when my beloved Cincinnati Bengals are about to make
a pick. Other than that, I could not care less about it.
Personally I do not understand its ability to lure in
football fans. I find it boring. Don’t get me wrong. I love football. Every
weekend during football season my eyes are glued to a TV as I watch either a
college game or an NFL game. Games are exciting, get your blood pumping, and
have been responsible for some of the greatest moments in professional sports.
The draft on the other hand is just a glorified version of picking teams.
That is not to say that the draft doesn’t have its moments
as the first few picks of the first round are the ones that people will remember
as a team selecting either a future franchise cornerstone or a total bust. It
is also a nerve-wracking experience for the players in the draft as they wait
with baited breath to hear their name called by an NFL team. For a fan though,
I think it’s boring
If you enjoy watching the NFL draft, more power to you. As
for me, I will probably be watching a Cincinnati Reds game and will switch to
the draft when the Bengals make a pick. It is what I have always done and will continue
to do.
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