cbssports.com: ESPN, NFL Network tweak draft coverage; won't show draftees in Green Room

[EersSkins05]

Hopefully with this new-found dedication to the element of surprise, ESPN will tell Chris Berman to stop telegraphing the pick 30 seconds before Gooddell walks out. The guys on the phone are one thing (at least they're emotional and that's interesting to watch). Chris Berman on constant spoiler mode is something else altogether.

[skinsarel33t]

Id rather seem them excited

[ConnSKINS26]

I agree, I wanted to see RG3 on the phone with Shanahan, pick three on, yeah keep it a secret but since everyone knows the first two picks, maybe they will show it

I'd bet money that they'll still show all of the phone reactions, right after Goodell announces the picks.

---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 02:51 PM ----------

Id rather seem them excited

You will. After the pick is officially announced.

[Califan007]

I'd bet money that they'll still show all of the phone reactions, right after Goodell announces the picks.

---------- Post added April-19th-2012 at 02:51 PM ----------



You will. After the pick is officially announced.

I saw the video of Neild's reaction to finding out he had been drafted, and that was like 2 days after his name was called lol...still loved it just the same as if it were live.

[ConnSKINS26]

I saw the video of Neild's reaction to finding out he had been drafted, and that was like 2 days after his name was called lol...still loved it just the same as if it were live.

Exactly! The emotion doesn't change....the fact that you haven't seen it yet doesn't change.

[pjfootballer]

Just show the hot girlfriends.

[DJD2]

I think it's a good move. Ought to bring a little more suspense back to the draft.

[fullnelson9999]

Can the crowd inside Radio City watching the draft hear NFL Network or ESPN coverage? Because that would certainly add to the excitement inside too.

[Baylor Alum]

Dang, now we don't get to see the panic on the face of the guy who is dropping like an anvil through the first round.

[zoony]

Why do I get the feeling thatJason LaCanfora is just going to announce the pick anyways to show every how smart he is

#insideslant

[ConnSKINS26]

Why do I get the feeling thatJason LaCanfora is just going to announce the pick anyways to show every how smart he is

#insideslant

Hopefully he'll keep it to twitter.

[HailGreen28]

Who cares about suspense in the draft? The reason Goddell is supposed to go up there is to announce when things are official. I think it's cooler to see the players and friends and family real-time, than any fake drama with Goddell.

[ADF]

Personally, I think this is silly. If this is the plan, then I don't want to hear the Schefters or Mortensens of the world trying to break the news either. If they are still going to allow that then what's the point.

[windsofcreation]

I honestly don't like this change. It is pretty neat to see how excited they get when they receive that phone call. Does it really matter that we sometimes know the pick 20 seconds before it is announced?

They could always replay the green room shot after the pick is made.

[DallasBlowsBig]

Does anyone know if the Draft will be available to watch online?