Why does it take the NFL so long?

[jwyblejr]

To have their Draft? Just wondering with the NBA having their Draft this week and it hasn't been that long since the Finals.

[saildog]

To have their Draft? Just wondering with the NBA having their Draft this week and it hasn't been that long since the Finals.

There is another way to look at this:

NBA Draft to First Pre-Season Game: 105 Days

NFL Draft to First Pre-Season Game: 106 Days

The NBA, with it's longer season, simply can't wait 84 days to have a draft like the NFL can.

[BlackKnight]

It is Because it is Clearly the Only Real Sport that is even left anymore.

[toys2cool]

There is another way to look at this:

NBA Draft to First Pre-Season Game: 105 Days

NFL Draft to First Pre-Season Game: 106 Days

The NBA, with it's longer season, simply can't wait 84 days to have a draft like the NFL can.

That's exactly it, i enjoy both drafts

The football one is just better because you can still pick up good players in later rounds,in the NBA after the 1st round it sucks

[jwyblejr]

It's the waiting with the NFL Draft that gets me. I like watching it so much,I just want it to happen sooner.

[Adam West]

It's the waiting with the NFL Draft that gets me. I like watching it so much,I just want it to happen sooner.

Where else than the NFL does anyone actually watch the draft on tv?

As was already stated there are prized players all the way down into the 7th rounds.

[MIB41]

I have withdrawals after each season ends because I love it so much. I run my own NFL contest and it's a blast. No money involved. You pick a winner in every game each week and get a point for every game you get right. At the end of the season whoever has the most points gets a blanket made (by my wife) with their favorite team on it and a certificate claiming the winner to be the "Top Pronostigator" of that year. It's a blast.