2007 NFL draft on television (1 Viewer)

[bulldog_guy]

I am sorry for asking a question that has probably been asked and discussed many time, but I cannot find it this info anywhere.

I know the draft is on 04/28 between 11 AM and 10PM and on 04/29 between 11 AM and 6PM.

The question is who will have the live coverage this year? Is it ESPN/ESPN2 or the NFL Network? Is it both?

If both, will it be the same feed?

If not the same feed, what will be the difference? Who will host each? Will they both actually be on the draft floor or will one be a studio version?

I have watched the draft for the last 6 years (both days--yeah yeah I know "get a life"). The last 3 years I used TiVo and this helped. If this year, the NFL has split the draft between two networks at the same time, I am not sure which to TiVo/watch.

Any information you have would help.

 

[Rozelle]

ESPN and NFLN.

not sure who will host ESPN outside of Berman and Kiper, NFLN will have prolly Rich, Adam, Mayock, Charles Davis and maybe Corey Chavous. I preferred NFLN's coverage last year.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Does ESPn do the draft in HD? Im sure well see plenty of Jaws, Ed werder, andrea kramer etc. on espn

 

[bulldog_guy]

ESPN and NFLN.I preferred NFLN's coverage last year.

Now I feel like a real dummy. The NFL Network covered the draft live last year too? I guess I am not as up on things as I thought. Did they actually have the announcers on the draft floor like the ESPN team did? How "NFL politically correct" were they? I like the NFL network, but sometimes the information seems a little white-washed.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I refuse to watch ESPN's coverage as long as that smug jagoff Berman is hosting giving away all the picks right before the commish announces them. And then acting like he's a know-it-all and doesn't have an intern telling him everything in his ear.

 

[bulldog_guy]

I refuse to watch ESPN's coverage as long as that smug jagoff Berman is hosting giving away all the picks right before the commish announces them. And then acting like he's a know-it-all and doesn't have an intern telling him everything in his ear.

Now that I know that NFLN had the draft last year, I did a quick internet search and discovered that the people that looked at both the ESPN/ESPN2 and NFLN version in 2006 generally had this to say:Berman vs. Eisen - Eisen wins

Kiper vs. Mayock - Mayock wins

Irvin vs. Chavous - Chavous wins

other ESPN analysts (Hoge, Schlereth and Jaworski) vs. NFLN - ESPN wins

ESPN graphics vs. NFLN - ESPN wins

Day 2 coverage - ESPN wins

Seems pretty split to me. I may have to TiVo NFLN this year because I have to agree about Berman (I got tired of him a few years ago), Kiper (Baltimore native like me, but stop talking about how wonderfully you predicted) and Irvin (LOUD mouth ***hole), but I do like the ESPN pick ticker.

If any DS did a comparison last year, I would definitely like to hear your thoughts.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

ESPN and NFLN.I preferred NFLN's coverage last year.

Now I feel like a real dummy. The NFL Network covered the draft live last year too? I guess I am not as up on things as I thought. Did they actually have the announcers on the draft floor like the ESPN team did? How "NFL politically correct" were they? I like the NFL network, but sometimes the information seems a little white-washed.

Both are on the floor. It's kind of surreal to see two stages in the middle of the seats at RCMH. I would be tuned to NFL network if i was watching from home.

 

[Despyzer]

At what time does the draft actually start? Or to put it another way, when will the first team ***officially*** be on the clock?

I've seen that ESPN's draft coverage begins at 11AM Eastern, but is there any lead-up or is that going to be the "kickoff" time?

A buddy of mine is throwing a draft party and wants to get the time right on the invitations. A link would be wonderful, so I know I'm not misleading this guy or feeding him bogus info.

 

[radballs]

At what time does the draft actually start? Or to put it another way, when will the first team ***officially*** be on the clock?I've seen that ESPN's draft coverage begins at 11AM Eastern, but is there any lead-up or is that going to be the "kickoff" time?A buddy of mine is throwing a draft party and wants to get the time right on the invitations. A link would be wonderful, so I know I'm not misleading this guy or feeding him bogus info.

I'm pretty sure it starts at 12 PM Eastern. I recall the first pick not being on the clock until 12:10-12:15 PM last year iirc.

 

[Despyzer]

I'm pretty sure it starts at 12 PM Eastern. I recall the first pick not being on the clock until 12:10-12:15 PM last year iirc.

Can anyone confirm or deny? Preferably with a link?

 

[benbadman]

I'm pretty sure it starts at 12 PM Eastern. I recall the first pick not being on the clock until 12:10-12:15 PM last year iirc.

Can anyone confirm or deny? Preferably with a link?

yea nfl draft always is 12 eastern (New york) timehow its been every year since ive been watching religiously (keyshawn went #1 lol)

 

[vverhei]

http://nfl.com/draft/story/10078247

Fan guidelines for attending the 2007 draft

(March 21, 2007) -- The NFL announced procedures for fans wishing to attend the 72nd NFL Draft on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The draft is a free event and seating is limited. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 28, on the 50th Street side of Radio City Music Hall. Fans will NOT be allowed to line up at Radio City prior to 5 a.m. Fans who receive tickets will be able to lineup beginning at 10 a.m. with doors opening at 11 a.m. The draft begins at noon on Saturday, April 28.

Fan entry will take place at the "Carriage Door Entrance" located on 50th street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Fans who attend Day 2 of the draft (Sunday) in its entirety will be able to receive a ticket for the 2008 draft by filling out a form that will be available on that day only at Radio City for submission after the final selection.

Held in New York City since 1965, the NFL draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network and ESPN. This is the second consecutive year that the draft will be held at Radio City Music Hall.

 

[jeter23]

I refuse to watch ESPN's coverage as long as that smug jagoff Berman is hosting giving away all the picks right before the commish announces them. And then acting like he's a know-it-all and doesn't have an intern telling him everything in his ear.

Now that I know that NFLN had the draft last year, I did a quick internet search and discovered that the people that looked at both the ESPN/ESPN2 and NFLN version in 2006 generally had this to say:Berman vs. Eisen - Eisen wins

Kiper vs. Mayock - Mayock wins

Irvin vs. Chavous - Chavous wins

other ESPN analysts (Hoge, Schlereth and Jaworski) vs. NFLN - ESPN wins

ESPN graphics vs. NFLN - ESPN wins

Day 2 coverage - ESPN wins

Seems pretty split to me. I may have to TiVo NFLN this year because I have to agree about Berman (I got tired of him a few years ago), Kiper (Baltimore native like me, but stop talking about how wonderfully you predicted) and Irvin (LOUD mouth ***hole), but I do like the ESPN pick ticker.

If any DS did a comparison last year, I would definitely like to hear your thoughts.

Irvin will not be involved anymore, which only helps ESPN. He was canned by ESPN a few weeks ago.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I'm pretty sure it starts at 12 PM Eastern. I recall the first pick not being on the clock until 12:10-12:15 PM last year iirc.

Can anyone confirm or deny? Preferably with a link?

yea nfl draft always is 12 eastern (New york) timehow its been every year since ive been watching religiously (keyshawn went #1 lol)

I remember when it started at 6 a.m. (Pacific) on Tuesday morning.But it's been at 9 a.m. (Pacific) on Saturday for a long time now.

 

[bulldog_guy]

Irvin will not be involved anymore, which only helps ESPN. He was canned by ESPN a few weeks ago.

I do remember that now that you mentioned it. I may still TiVo NFLN, but when watching live I will switch between ESPN and NFLN to get an idea of what the difference is.BTW Despyzer

Isn't it amazing how the NFL does not provide that information easily on their web-site?

But, 12 PM eastern is the actual start time for both Saturday and Sunday.

TV coverage are (all times ET):

Saturday

ESPN (11-8), ESPN2 (8-10)

NFLN (11-11)

Sunday

ESPN (11-6)

NFLN (Noon-7pm)

 

[Despyzer]

Isn't it amazing how the NFL does not provide that information easily on their web-site?

You really think they would, wouldn't you? I wonder what the point of that is?

 

[ditka85]

Does ESPn do the draft in HD? Im sure well see plenty of Jaws, Ed werder, andrea kramer etc. on espn

Andrea Kramer in HD?

 

[bulldog_guy]

Andrea Kramer in HD?

LOLOK how about this? Suzy Kolber in HD?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Andrea Kramer in HD?

LOLOK how about this? Suzy Kolber in HD?

Kornheiser looks like the freakin crpyt keeper in HD