Draft day is undoubtedly exciting, and the entire draft process is far from being as simple as imagined. In the first round of the draft, each team has ten minutes to make a decision. In these short ten minutes, it is a thrilling game.
Before the official draft, each team will go through countless discussions and formulate a variety of strategies based on their own draft picks, their own draft needs, and the draft needs of their competitors to select the remaining strengths in the basket. The strongest player, or the player who can best complement the team's shortcomings, or complete a deal with other players and hand over the draft picks in exchange for greater benefits?
The most representative draft in history took place in 2002.
At that time, the league had not completed its reform, and the decision time for the first-round draft was still fifteen minutes. The Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas Chiefs ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth respectively. Among them, the Vikings and The Chiefs are hoping to land defensive tackle Ryan Sims.
During the draft process, it was the Cowboys' turn.
The Chiefs' GM called the Cowboys and tried to trade draft picks to get ahead of the Vikings and draft Ryan first. However, the two parties have never been able to reach a deal, and the fifteen-minute negotiation still did not come to a conclusion. The result is that the Cowboys did not have time to submit their draft list, exceeded the time limit, and missed their own draft.
According to the regulations, the draft pick was deferred to the Vikings. The Vikings were selected sixth, the Cowboys were seventh, and the Chiefs were still eighth. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Vikings. They only need Submit your list and you can take Ryan under his wing before the Chiefs do.
But, something amazing happened. For fifteen minutes, for fifteen minutes, the Vikings were in a mess. There were frequent communication errors between the team's base camp in Minnesota and the studio in New York. In the end, they were not able to submit the document. Draft selection, miraculously and eerily missed his opportunity.
Subsequently, the Cowboys and the Chiefs completed the transaction, and the Chiefs snatched Ryan, leaving the Vikings with a stunned look on their faces, and countless commentators and experts with broken glasses on the floor.
What's even more incredible is that in 2003, the Vikings made the same mistake again and missed their first-round pick for the second consecutive year. Such a jaw-dropping behavior has become a legend in the history of the NFL draft.
The ten minutes of draft time is not only a draft strategy, but also a game, a game between thirty-two teams!
It is no exaggeration to say that starting from the No. 1 pick, every draft result is released, which may lead to changes in the entire rookie market. In a ten-minute game, a decision needs to be made in a split second, which tests not only calculation ability, The ability to plan is also the ability to make choices and make decisions.
All of this makes the first day of the draft an exciting event. It can be called an annual drama. The entire draft will last nearly five hours. It is a great time for every player, every fan, and every team staff. It's a severe test.
It was still some time before the official opening of the draft, but the shouts could not wait to be heard downstairs, "Bambi! Hurry, hurry up!" At the same time, there was also a burst of strange shouts and roars, which was really lively.
After Lu Ke simply took a quick shower, he changed into a set of comfortable sportswear and quickly came downstairs. Austin-Newman was the first to jump up, raised his right hand high, and Lu Ke high-fived each other, "Hey! Bambi! Bambi! Bambi!"
Austin is Logan's father, and Tiffany-Newman, sitting next to him, is Logan's mother. As a doctor, Austin's personality is more like that of a technology company employee working in Silicon Valley. He is lively and cheerful, and loves sports. A large part of Logan's personality comes from the influence of his father.
Lu Ke also waved his fist and shouted, "Ho ho!" He smiled and nodded towards the other two ladies, "Tiffany, Julia." Then he flew over and jumped into the sofa, He kicked Logan who was sitting on top directly, "Get out of the way, get out of the way, this is my place, don't you know?"
"Jesus Christ, you are not Sheldon Cooper!" Logan got up in embarrassment, complained, and began to strangle Lu Ke's neck, trying to regain the territory.
Sheldon, the male protagonist of the American TV series "The Big Bang Theory", has various obsessive-compulsive disorders, one of which is that he has strict requirements on the position of the sofa at home.
"Boys, boys!" Jiang Youning looked at the two college students dumbfounded, as if they were children who had not grown up. "Quiet, the draft is about to begin, it is about to begin!"
Live broadcasts have begun to appear on the TV screen, and the countdown to the 2011 NFL Draft has officially begun. Only then did Lu Ke and Logan give up. They picked up the pizza on the table and stuffed it into their mouths, enjoying the happiness of delicious food while watching the draft. This was indeed one of the best choices during the holidays.
At 8 pm East Coast time; at 6 pm West Coast time, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked onto the stage. The audience burst into applause. All cameras and all eyes were focused on him. On the body, the tense atmosphere suddenly began to become thicker.
Even if there are no expectations, even if the mentality is correct, the heart still starts to beat violently involuntarily, the blood starts to boil little by little, and the burst of adrenaline is comparable to the fireworks display on the Fourth of July! The fateful moment of the year has arrived again.
Holding the No. 1 pick is last year's vice president, the Carolina Panthers, who made the first draft decision. Before the draft, all kinds of news were abuzz, especially after the rookie training camp. News about star players such as Cam Newton and Von Miller were flying all over the sky. During the training camp, Von Derrick tested Brian Gabbert, who scored 42 points, also turned out, which all added to the suspense of the No. 1 pick.
Who on earth is it?
With much anticipation, the Carolina Panthers made a choice. Roger Goodell opened the card in his hand and said loudly, "In the 2011 NFL draft, with the first pick in the first round, the Carolina Panthers selected... Cam Newton! The quarterback from Auburn University. "
It was a sensation across the United States. Although this was an expected choice and people had already guessed this result two months ago, when it was actually implemented, the excitement and excitement were still uncontrollable, especially among Panthers fans. They can be seen on the TV screen celebrating wildly in the streets, as if they have won the Super Bowl.
The camera lens all focused on Cam Newton. Cam, who was wearing a neat suit, looked a little uncomfortable, and his body movements were slightly awkward, but the pride and happiness on his face were not concealed, nor could they be concealed. He was moving forward. As if he was reaching the pinnacle of his life step by step, he walked onto the stage under the eyes of countless pairs of hot eyes, took over his "No. 1" jersey, smiled brightly and was proud of the spring breeze.
"It's such a boring choice." Logan didn't give any face, rolled his eyes, and complained directly, "There are so many quarterbacks this year, but I chose a 'running back', really. I think Gabbert is good. , Locke is also very good, honestly, choosing Bambi is the right one, okay? They are all blind."
On the TV screen, Cam was bathed in flashlights. Only the outline of his body was left, and his facial expression could not be seen at all. Lu Ke could taste a slight bitterness on the tip of his tongue. If he said he was not sorry or disappointed, it would definitely be a lie. However, when he heard Logan's words of apology, Lu Ke couldn't help but laugh, "It's okay, I will be on the court in the future." Defeating him and getting back on the field would make that victory even sweeter."
"That's right, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, these are not the number one pick. Who still remembers the number one pick back then?" Julia also joined in the fun and said happily.
"I was worried that Lu Ke was mentally ill, but now I think he will be fine." Jiang Youning turned to look at Tiffany, and then teased Lu Ke, making everyone burst into laughter.
Lu Ke's mood couldn't help but brighten up. He picked up a corner of pizza again and began to enjoy his dinner.
The selection of the No. 1 pick was no surprise; this also established the overall trend of today's draft. Whether it was rookie selection or draft pick trading, it was always calm.
With the second overall pick, the Denver Broncos selected linebacker Von Miller; with the third overall pick, the Buffalo Bills selected defensive tackle Marcel Dries; with the fourth overall pick, the Cincinnati Bengals selected wide receiver AJ Green. ); In fifth place, the Arizona Cardinals selected cornerback Patrick Peterson.
It wasn't until the sixth pick that there was a trade of draft picks. The Atlanta Falcons chose to trade up. After reaching an agreement with the Cleveland Browns, the Falcons selected wide receiver Julio Jones. This also became the second wide receiver in the top ten this year, sparking quite a discussion.
At No. 7, the San Francisco 49ers selected linebacker Aldon Smith. This guy is the young man Lu Ke danced with when he performed his first special mission. First it was Julio, then Aldon. Lu Ke really met many potential superstars in the rookie training camp. This feeling is really subtle.
After that, quarterback Jack Lock was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the eighth pick, the Dallas Cowboys selected offensive tackle Tyron Smith with the ninth pick, and quarterback Brian Gabbert was selected by the 10th pick. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected defensive end JJ Watt with the 11th pick, and 2009 Heisman winner running back Mark Ingram with the 28th pick. bit, drafted by the New Orleans Saints.
The entire first round of the draft was full of surprises, but within the expected range. After all, there was still a lack of surprises. Strong players were selected one after another, and there were no shocking upsets or dark horses. After four and a half hours, the 2011 first-round draft came to an end.
But, this is just the first day of the draft.
