TommyKramer
Footballguy
I realize that most people will be switching back and forth, but which station do you "plan" on watching most?
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NFL Draft Coverage (1 Viewer)
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TommyKramer
Footballguy
Just thinking that it will be very interesting to re-do this poll after the draft to see how many people ended up watching the NFL Network most (or vice versa).
MU Seminole
Footballguy
Will start with ESPN and switch to NFL when ESPN sucks and during commercials. I have an idea that it will finish the other way around given my dislike of the quality of ESPN in general.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
According to ESPN's typical business approach, they ussually drop big sportscaster with name recognition to help increase ratings.
I expect ESPN to roll out a heavy dose of Stuart Scott, Chris Berman and possibly Kenny Mayne (though I like him).
I don't want want name recognition, I want expertise.
I expect ESPN to roll out a heavy dose of Stuart Scott, Chris Berman and possibly Kenny Mayne (though I like him).
I don't want want name recognition, I want expertise.
Guinis72
Footballguy
Lol....it's more of an anti Mayock, Davis, and Eisen comment moreso than a pro-Irivn & Berman comment!Good lord, you would want to listen to Michael Irvin and Chris Berman for NFL draft coverage?As much as I don't like Kiper, he is in his element on draft day so it is the one day where I actually enjoy listening to him.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
Lol....it's more of an anti Mayock, Davis, and Eisen comment moreso than a pro-Irivn & Berman comment!Good lord, you would want to listen to Michael Irvin and Chris Berman for NFL draft coverage?
Suprised Mayock, Davis (not so suprised) and Eisen have you rubbed you that badly. Fair statement on your part.
Raiders
Footballguy
BlueOnion
Footballguy
How to do a Michael Irvin impersonation
1) Raise cheeks high enough to force your eyes to squint
2) Raise voice (but not to scream level) and begin every comment with, "WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! The way I see it is...."
3) Proceed to make ridiculous statement
4) After speaking, smile wide to show off your white teeth
5) Laugh at said person, turn and laugh at camera and finally turn and laugh at everyone else in the studio.
6) Proceed laughing if one senses someone else has something to say.
7) If necessary, raise volume of laughter and cycle through laughing at said person, camera and others in the studio.
1) Raise cheeks high enough to force your eyes to squint
2) Raise voice (but not to scream level) and begin every comment with, "WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! The way I see it is...."
3) Proceed to make ridiculous statement
4) After speaking, smile wide to show off your white teeth
5) Laugh at said person, turn and laugh at camera and finally turn and laugh at everyone else in the studio.
6) Proceed laughing if one senses someone else has something to say.
7) If necessary, raise volume of laughter and cycle through laughing at said person, camera and others in the studio.
CanadianNFLJunkie
Footballguy
We only have full coverage of the draft in Canada for those who have THE Network. ESPN's feed on TSN will be only for the FIRST THREE hours as they'll switch to the NHL playoffs at 3 pm.
So for me the answer was easy.... THE network.
So for me the answer was easy.... THE network.
Billy1x
Footballguy
Watch either one BUT turn off the sound and turn on
Sirius RADIO
Couldn't watch last year so I recorded ESPN and listened to Sirius radio live. When I went back and watched it the video announcing was terrible. To much focus on A. Rogers, people holding up shirts, and Mel's draft board.
I think it was that, on the radio, there was a lot more player insight, combine stories, and player / coach interviews along with the commentators experiences during previous drafts.
Sirius RADIO
Couldn't watch last year so I recorded ESPN and listened to Sirius radio live. When I went back and watched it the video announcing was terrible. To much focus on A. Rogers, people holding up shirts, and Mel's draft board.
I think it was that, on the radio, there was a lot more player insight, combine stories, and player / coach interviews along with the commentators experiences during previous drafts.
T
trader jake
Guest
this can't be ***official*** because you didn't touch the arm of the guy next to you. michael irvin does this...a lot. just watch and laugh - he touches the arm of the guy sitting next to him all the timeon topic - mel kiper jr. keeps me on ESPN this year
Class Dismissed
Footballguy
I just hope that the NFL Network doesn't recap the top 10 picks every hour for 2 days, I mean how many freakin times do I have to be told that Reggie Bush was drafted 1st by the Texans, especially after hearing that since the end of College Footballs regular season?
ESPN Blows Big Chunks
ESPN Blows Big Chunks
BlueOnion
Footballguy
If Kiper said Mike Williams would eventually have the best career of all the wide receivers in 2005, I would be a little more understanding. But he said Mike Williams would be the best player regardless of position.I give analyst more leeway (sp??) the further down their list we go. But I don't give much leeway at the very top of their list; BMW = #1 overall.
BlueOnion
Footballguy
I certainly would not be open to changing my mind later provided BMW breaks out and starts marching towards the HOF. But part of Kiper's hyperbole was how finished he was and that BMW could step on an NFL field immediately and contribute.Kiper deserves ridicule for the level of certainity he portrayed in BMW and the hyperbole in which he extolled the immediate greatness of BMW.
Edited - See above.
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LHUCKS
Footballguy
I agree that the hyperbole was extensive as it relates to BMW, but at the same time the hyperbole is part of what makes Kiper great IMHO. I don't mind hyperbole as long as it is backed by solid arguments.Kiper deserves ridicule for the level of certainity he portrayed in BMW and the hyperbole in which he extolled the immediate greatness of BMW.
Edited - See above.
One other thing, Joey Harrington down? There are several guys in Detroit that might be really good and we won't find out until this year.I certainly would not be open to changing my mind later provided BMW breaks out and starts marching towards the HOF. But part of Kiper's hyperbole was how finished he was and that BMW could step on an NFL field immediately and contribute.Kiper deserves ridicule for the level of certainity he portrayed in BMW and the hyperbole in which he extolled the immediate greatness of BMW.
Edited - See above.
TommyKramer
Footballguy
It was pretty much 50/50 pre-draft. Thought I would bump this to see any change of opintion for next year.
slatercove1
Footballguy
I switched a few times throughout the day, but the # of commercials on ESPN was unbearable & I ended up watching quite a bit of the NFL Network as much as I can't stand Mayock.
Too much Michael Irvin for me. My most memorable moment on ESPN today was Irvin blatantly interrupting Mort when talking about Jason Allen (Irvin was mumbling something & it came off so bad on air....EVERYONE on the set was thinking.....SHUT THE #### UP and let Mort get a word or two).
Mort rolled his eyes & didn't say another word after Irvin interrupted and gave a look like he wanted to kill Irvin. The face Mort gave was absolutely priceless.
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I was interested in watching the 2nd round on both networks, but both basically tailed off on the coverage and instead focused on side stories.
Maybe perhaps the networks should have a crew work the 1st round & another the 2nd. The fatigue of both crews showed & kind of turned me off as well.
Too much Michael Irvin for me. My most memorable moment on ESPN today was Irvin blatantly interrupting Mort when talking about Jason Allen (Irvin was mumbling something & it came off so bad on air....EVERYONE on the set was thinking.....SHUT THE #### UP and let Mort get a word or two).
Mort rolled his eyes & didn't say another word after Irvin interrupted and gave a look like he wanted to kill Irvin. The face Mort gave was absolutely priceless.
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I was interested in watching the 2nd round on both networks, but both basically tailed off on the coverage and instead focused on side stories.
Maybe perhaps the networks should have a crew work the 1st round & another the 2nd. The fatigue of both crews showed & kind of turned me off as well.
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