I don't think there is anything unfair about the NFL draft. The fact that the draft can be the best and worst part of athlete's lives makes it insanely entertaining for the audience. It is essentially a four year reality TV show all unfolding on one night. In three days the draft employs 253 young men, which is amazing if you think about it. Also, the lives that get made a million times better because of the draft and the stories that are made are something you would never want to get rid of. As the article mentioned, Coy Wire was able to pay off his mother mortgage completely after getting his signing bonus. Additionally, this year James Conner, a RB from Pitt was drafted by his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers after defeating cancer. What is inevitable about the NFL draft, and any draft at all is the pressure that it builds on the players. The difference in salaries between Corey Davis (#5 overall) and Jamal Adams (#6 overall) is over $3 million. The difference between Myles Garrett (#1 Overall) and Chad Kelly (#253 overall) is north of $28 million. These athletes train there whole lives, with their fate to be determined in one (or two or three) nights. While I do not think it's unfair in any way, it is absolutely crazy how numbers can define who you are, especially as an athlete; whether it's your bench, 40 time, vert, or draft number, these figures can follow you for the rest of your life, for better or worse.
The NFL draft has some aspects to it that are unfair and some that just include natural suspense. I believe that the players should be informed on whether or not they have been drafted much earlier than when the rest of the public finds out. This will help the players make life decisions and plan for the future in a financial standpoint. If they find out earlier, the players who are not drafted will have more time to figure out what they want to do with their future. I think the phone calls are a very reasonable way to let the players know their fate. I cannot think of another more effective way to reach the players. The suspense created by the draft however does create suspense and entertainment for the public which is why I think it is the way it is.
In my opinion the draft is not unfair, but some aspects could be changed to make it a less scary process. This draft can create the future of an athlete or destroy the dreams of one. This whole process can take up to 3 days meaning players could potentially wait for 3 days to find out their future. This to me is the scariest part of the whole process. The waiting. If there is one thing to be changed about this process its the waiting time for the players. Either tell them in advance or figure out another way to reduce this burden on the players. Other than that it is a very well organized and helpful process. Creating jobs for many, helping out families like Hines Wards, and giving entertainment to the millions of fans out there. Overall this process does more good than bad, so how could it be unfair?
The process of the NFL draft is absolutely fair for the players. For many players, draft day(s) is the most exciting few hours of their life as they wait to see where their NFL journey will begin. While I understand that family members and friends of the players, as well as the players themselves, suffer from anxiety during the draft, one has to realize that the majority of players know they will be drafted because of mock drafts or talk around the league. Although the players may not know when they will be drafted or who they will be drafted to, their lifelong dream will become a reality, which is exactly there should be no sense of anxiety or fear from the players. Furthermore, numerous undrafted players still sign contracts with NFL teams, and they decide who they want to play. So, how is the NFL draft process unfair?
I think the NFL draft for incoming players is fair. Draft day for them is a day they will never forget no matter what round they go in, who they play for, or what they earn. Draft day for these players is the official start of a new career doing something they love. I don't see how it can be unfair especially since the players know, or should know how the draft tends to work, so they understand the general idea of the process and what to expect. Obviously every player won't get exactly what they want, but that doesn't make it unfair. Most NFL players get huge sums of money whether it be through a signing bonus, endorsements, starting salary, etc. This gives many people a chance to pursue a dream of theirs and I have yet to hear of a player unhappy with how his football career as a whole turned out.
I do not think that there is anything unfair with the NFL Draft. The article stated how it was a nerve-racking process, but it was not unfair for the athletes. Athletes enter the draft at their own risk. Players who go undrafted knew that there was that possibility and then even then they can sign as a free agent or move on and pursue another one of their dreams. While the NFL Draft can be overwhelming for athletes, this should not be confused with the term "unfair".
I think that there is nothing unfair about the NFL Draft and the fact that it makes or breaks these players is what makes it so entertaining. The NFL draft is the day these players prepare for for their whole lives and it is the official start of their professional careers. All of the players entering the NFL draft know how it works, and know what they are getting into. It is stressful and the players are under extreme pressure and anxiety. So even though these players are under extreme amounts of pressure, and don't know when they will be drafted or who to, their dreams are soon to come true and they simply need to wait as their turn will come.
I personally do not think that the NFL draft is unfair. The draft is so entertaining for audiences to watch because of the suspense and not knowing who is going to play for what team. Players entering the draft know how it works and the nervous are just part of it. Having the natural suspense for players can make it one of the best days of their life. Players who do not get drafted enter thinking there is a possibility that they may not get drafted. You win some and you lose some, that's just part of life. I don't think the draft is unfair at all and not really sure how the article proves it is or isn't fair. The article specifically talks about the player's reactions to get drafted not really the rules of the draft.
I think that the NFL draft is better for the players because it gives them a good amount of publicity, the teams fans can also get on board with the teams rookies and look forward to next years draftees playing. If the draft was not televised then average football watchers would have no clue who their team drafted and they'd ask "who are these players and how did we get them?" The draft does a good job of bringing new players into the league and it is a good show of their character. When they get drafted you see them and you say "wow this guy could be great". Also, if it wasn't televised then it removes the suspense of waiting to get drafted. In the first rounds each team has ten minutes to pick and you're always wondering who it might be. Although it makes the players wait a long time, i do not think that is unfair. So, the NFL draft does a good job of showing people their teams and their new players. As a result, I do not believe it is unfair to the players.
I personally believe that the process of the NFL draft is completely fair for the incoming professional players. For every single player drafter, the consistent answer of their best day ever was the day they were drafted. The NFL draft gives 253 college scholar athletes a job that pays millions. Every year, you hear the stories of how drafter players buy there mom a new house or a new car. Although the players may not know when they will be drafted or who they will be drafted to, their lifelong dream will become a reality, which is exactly there should be no sense of anxiety or fear from the players. And even if you aren't drafted during the three draft days, team still sign numerous players to undrafted free agent contracts. I really do not think there is anything unfair about the NFL draft.
I think that the NFL draft is fair. I think regardless of the way the process is, it would be stressful and nerve-wracking either way. I think the way it is set up keeps the suspense up which makes it entertaining for the public and viewers. I think the stories that go along with the draft are absolutely amazing. I think it is really fascinating how the players typically wait with the people they care about most and make it a really special moment. I love the stories of what the players do with money they get, such as the one of the player buying his mom a house.
In my opinion, the NFL draft is a perfectly fair process that does not need to be changed. The draft is structured so that the best players from college often end up at the worst teams in the NFL. However, for many of the average college players, it can be a very stressful night as they await their fate of becoming a professional football player. Although it can be stressful for these players, that is what makes it entertaining for the audience. Following players' journeys up to the draft is a lot of the fun of it, and it is what makes the draft one of the best sports events each year. The draft is capable of changing people's lives, and in the article, it changed the life of the Steelers player who, prior to the draft, didn't even have cable to watch it. Another aspect of this argument is that many of the players know that they will be drafted, and if they aren't, could still sign with a team eventually. Although it doesn't completely take away the anxiety, it significantly lowers it.
I believe that the NFL draft is completely fair. It is a draft for a professional league, nobody said it would be easy. So many kids work so hard in college and they should be rewarded. It gives the best of college players the chance of a lifetime and to make a lot of many. Yes it may be scary not knowing if you will make it, but nobody is guaranteed to be drafted. It may be suspenseful to some, but you are entering the draft to hopefully make a team. The people that go in know what they are signing up for. This process has been very successful since the day it was implemented, so there is no reason it should be changed now.
I think the NFL draft is fair, because every player has the chance to prove themselves throughout the season. Players have been drafted from all different college teams which shows that the draft is fair. I think that the combine also gives the players the ability to show how well they train and show the benefits of taking them onto their team other than there stats on the field. Scouts look at all of the players on every team and spend a long time looking for the player that they want. With all of this looking, players get the chance to show what they really can do on the field. These opportunities make the draft very fair and give the players chances to get drafted.
I do not think anything is wrong with the NFL drafting process. The NFL provides an opportunity for great college athletes make millions of dollars playing a sport they love. There will always be players that are overlooked and players that dont turn out.
In my opinion, the NFL draft is a perfectly fair process that does not need to be changed. The draft is structured so that the best players from college often end up at the worst teams in the NFL. However, for many of the average college players, it can be a very stressful night as they await their fate of becoming a professional football player. Although it can be stressful for these players, that is what makes it entertaining for the audience. Following players' journeys up to the draft is a lot of the fun of it, and it is what makes the draft one of the best sports events each year. The draft is capable of changing people's lives, and in the article, it changed the life of the Steelers player who, prior to the draft, didn't even have cable to watch it. Another aspect of this argument is that many of the players know that they will be drafted, and if they aren't, could still sign with a team eventually. Although it doesn't completely take away the anxiety, it significantly lowers it.
Based on the article posted, I do not believe the NFL Draft is unfair to the players. In fact, I do not understand how it would be considered unfair to the players. I believe this a great opportunity for college players to get a chance in the NFL. The NFL opens up opportunity for the players. Yes, it may be anxious for the players, but that is life. If a player is not drafted, then it is equivalent to not getting a job interview. Then, you will try again in the future. I think the phone calls are an acceptable way the NFL notifies the drafted players. Draft Day is an enjoyable day for the players and I would never consider it unfair for them.
Like all other drafts for professional leagues. the NFL is no different. They fairly give the players the ability to show off their skills in a combine like scenario which is used by scouts and coaches to determine their draft stock. Also since the NFl requires athletes to play college sports the scouts have the ability to see how they play at that level. There are many opportunities to fairly show off your skills in the process of getting selected by a team in the draft. Being drafted into any professional sports organization is celebration not something to complain about. The process has been perfected over many years and has been limited to very little flaws.
I don't think there is anything unfair about the NFL draft. The fact that the draft can be the best and worst part of athlete's lives makes it insanely entertaining for the audience. It is essentially a four year reality TV show all unfolding on one night. In three days the draft employs 253 young men, which is amazing if you think about it. Also, the lives that get made a million times better because of the draft and the stories that are made are something you would never want to get rid of. As the article mentioned, Coy Wire was able to pay off his mother mortgage completely after getting his signing bonus. Additionally, this year James Conner, a RB from Pitt was drafted by his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers after defeating cancer. What is inevitable about the NFL draft, and any draft at all is the pressure that it builds on the players. The difference in salaries between Corey Davis (#5 overall) and Jamal Adams (#6 overall) is over $3 million. The difference between Myles Garrett (#1 Overall) and Chad Kelly (#253 overall) is north of $28 million. These athletes train there whole lives, with their fate to be determined in one (or two or three) nights. While I do not think it's unfair in any way, it is absolutely crazy how numbers can define who you are, especially as an athlete; whether it's your bench, 40 time, vert, or draft number, these figures can follow you for the rest of your life, for better or worse.
ReplyDeleteThe NFL draft has some aspects to it that are unfair and some that just include natural suspense. I believe that the players should be informed on whether or not they have been drafted much earlier than when the rest of the public finds out. This will help the players make life decisions and plan for the future in a financial standpoint. If they find out earlier, the players who are not drafted will have more time to figure out what they want to do with their future. I think the phone calls are a very reasonable way to let the players know their fate. I cannot think of another more effective way to reach the players. The suspense created by the draft however does create suspense and entertainment for the public which is why I think it is the way it is.
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ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the draft is not unfair, but some aspects could be changed to make it a less scary process. This draft can create the future of an athlete or destroy the dreams of one. This whole process can take up to 3 days meaning players could potentially wait for 3 days to find out their future. This to me is the scariest part of the whole process. The waiting. If there is one thing to be changed about this process its the waiting time for the players. Either tell them in advance or figure out another way to reduce this burden on the players. Other than that it is a very well organized and helpful process. Creating jobs for many, helping out families like Hines Wards, and giving entertainment to the millions of fans out there. Overall this process does more good than bad, so how could it be unfair?
ReplyDeleteThe process of the NFL draft is absolutely fair for the players. For many players, draft day(s) is the most exciting few hours of their life as they wait to see where their NFL journey will begin. While I understand that family members and friends of the players, as well as the players themselves, suffer from anxiety during the draft, one has to realize that the majority of players know they will be drafted because of mock drafts or talk around the league. Although the players may not know when they will be drafted or who they will be drafted to, their lifelong dream will become a reality, which is exactly there should be no sense of anxiety or fear from the players. Furthermore, numerous undrafted players still sign contracts with NFL teams, and they decide who they want to play. So, how is the NFL draft process unfair?
ReplyDeleteI think the NFL draft for incoming players is fair. Draft day for them is a day they will never forget no matter what round they go in, who they play for, or what they earn. Draft day for these players is the official start of a new career doing something they love. I don't see how it can be unfair especially since the players know, or should know how the draft tends to work, so they understand the general idea of the process and what to expect. Obviously every player won't get exactly what they want, but that doesn't make it unfair. Most NFL players get huge sums of money whether it be through a signing bonus, endorsements, starting salary, etc. This gives many people a chance to pursue a dream of theirs and I have yet to hear of a player unhappy with how his football career as a whole turned out.
ReplyDeleteI do not think that there is anything unfair with the NFL Draft. The article stated how it was a nerve-racking process, but it was not unfair for the athletes. Athletes enter the draft at their own risk. Players who go undrafted knew that there was that possibility and then even then they can sign as a free agent or move on and pursue another one of their dreams. While the NFL Draft can be overwhelming for athletes, this should not be confused with the term "unfair".
ReplyDeleteI think that there is nothing unfair about the NFL Draft and the fact that it makes or breaks these players is what makes it so entertaining. The NFL draft is the day these players prepare for for their whole lives and it is the official start of their professional careers. All of the players entering the NFL draft know how it works, and know what they are getting into. It is stressful and the players are under extreme pressure and anxiety. So even though these players are under extreme amounts of pressure, and don't know when they will be drafted or who to, their dreams are soon to come true and they simply need to wait as their turn will come.
ReplyDeleteI personally do not think that the NFL draft is unfair. The draft is so entertaining for audiences to watch because of the suspense and not knowing who is going to play for what team. Players entering the draft know how it works and the nervous are just part of it. Having the natural suspense for players can make it one of the best days of their life. Players who do not get drafted enter thinking there is a possibility that they may not get drafted. You win some and you lose some, that's just part of life. I don't think the draft is unfair at all and not really sure how the article proves it is or isn't fair. The article specifically talks about the player's reactions to get drafted not really the rules of the draft.
ReplyDeleteI think that the NFL draft is better for the players because it gives them a good amount of publicity, the teams fans can also get on board with the teams rookies and look forward to next years draftees playing. If the draft was not televised then average football watchers would have no clue who their team drafted and they'd ask "who are these players and how did we get them?" The draft does a good job of bringing new players into the league and it is a good show of their character. When they get drafted you see them and you say "wow this guy could be great". Also, if it wasn't televised then it removes the suspense of waiting to get drafted. In the first rounds each team has ten minutes to pick and you're always wondering who it might be. Although it makes the players wait a long time, i do not think that is unfair. So, the NFL draft does a good job of showing people their teams and their new players. As a result, I do not believe it is unfair to the players.
ReplyDeleteI personally believe that the process of the NFL draft is completely fair for the incoming professional players. For every single player drafter, the consistent answer of their best day ever was the day they were drafted. The NFL draft gives 253 college scholar athletes a job that pays millions. Every year, you hear the stories of how drafter players buy there mom a new house or a new car. Although the players may not know when they will be drafted or who they will be drafted to, their lifelong dream will become a reality, which is exactly there should be no sense of anxiety or fear from the players. And even if you aren't drafted during the three draft days, team still sign numerous players to undrafted free agent contracts. I really do not think there is anything unfair about the NFL draft.
ReplyDeleteI think that the NFL draft is fair. I think regardless of the way the process is, it would be stressful and nerve-wracking either way. I think the way it is set up keeps the suspense up which makes it entertaining for the public and viewers. I think the stories that go along with the draft are absolutely amazing. I think it is really fascinating how the players typically wait with the people they care about most and make it a really special moment. I love the stories of what the players do with money they get, such as the one of the player buying his mom a house.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the NFL draft is a perfectly fair process that does not need to be changed. The draft is structured so that the best players from college often end up at the worst teams in the NFL. However, for many of the average college players, it can be a very stressful night as they await their fate of becoming a professional football player. Although it can be stressful for these players, that is what makes it entertaining for the audience. Following players' journeys up to the draft is a lot of the fun of it, and it is what makes the draft one of the best sports events each year. The draft is capable of changing people's lives, and in the article, it changed the life of the Steelers player who, prior to the draft, didn't even have cable to watch it. Another aspect of this argument is that many of the players know that they will be drafted, and if they aren't, could still sign with a team eventually. Although it doesn't completely take away the anxiety, it significantly lowers it.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the NFL draft is completely fair. It is a draft for a professional league, nobody said it would be easy. So many kids work so hard in college and they should be rewarded. It gives the best of college players the chance of a lifetime and to make a lot of many. Yes it may be scary not knowing if you will make it, but nobody is guaranteed to be drafted. It may be suspenseful to some, but you are entering the draft to hopefully make a team. The people that go in know what they are signing up for. This process has been very successful since the day it was implemented, so there is no reason it should be changed now.
ReplyDeleteI think the NFL draft is fair, because every player has the chance to prove themselves throughout the season. Players have been drafted from all different college teams which shows that the draft is fair. I think that the combine also gives the players the ability to show how well they train and show the benefits of taking them onto their team other than there stats on the field. Scouts look at all of the players on every team and spend a long time looking for the player that they want. With all of this looking, players get the chance to show what they really can do on the field. These opportunities make the draft very fair and give the players chances to get drafted.
ReplyDeleteI do not think anything is wrong with the NFL drafting process. The NFL provides an opportunity for great college athletes make millions of dollars playing a sport they love. There will always be players that are overlooked and players that dont turn out.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the NFL draft is a perfectly fair process that does not need to be changed. The draft is structured so that the best players from college often end up at the worst teams in the NFL. However, for many of the average college players, it can be a very stressful night as they await their fate of becoming a professional football player. Although it can be stressful for these players, that is what makes it entertaining for the audience. Following players' journeys up to the draft is a lot of the fun of it, and it is what makes the draft one of the best sports events each year. The draft is capable of changing people's lives, and in the article, it changed the life of the Steelers player who, prior to the draft, didn't even have cable to watch it. Another aspect of this argument is that many of the players know that they will be drafted, and if they aren't, could still sign with a team eventually. Although it doesn't completely take away the anxiety, it significantly lowers it.
ReplyDeleteBased on the article posted, I do not believe the NFL Draft is unfair to the players. In fact, I do not understand how it would be considered unfair to the players. I believe this a great opportunity for college players to get a chance in the NFL. The NFL opens up opportunity for the players. Yes, it may be anxious for the players, but that is life. If a player is not drafted, then it is equivalent to not getting a job interview. Then, you will try again in the future. I think the phone calls are an acceptable way the NFL notifies the drafted players. Draft Day is an enjoyable day for the players and I would never consider it unfair for them.
ReplyDeleteLike all other drafts for professional leagues. the NFL is no different. They fairly give the players the ability to show off their skills in a combine like scenario which is used by scouts and coaches to determine their draft stock. Also since the NFl requires athletes to play college sports the scouts have the ability to see how they play at that level. There are many opportunities to fairly show off your skills in the process of getting selected by a team in the draft. Being drafted into any professional sports organization is celebration not something to complain about. The process has been perfected over many years and has been limited to very little flaws.
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