After flipping back and forth between NFL Network and ESPN on Day 1 of the NFL draft, it’s obvious the NFL Network has the better coverage. It’s just too bad that not every fan has the channel and some are solely stuck with ESPN’s horse manure.
Here are some random thoughts on the draft coverage:
– Biggest analyst blunder: When the Falcons traded back into the first round to select OT Sam Baker, Charles Davis of the NFL Network said, “Is this where they take Brian Brohm and get their quarterback?” Yeah Charles, the Falcons are going to take Brohm to compete with Matt Ryan.
– I’m not a huge fan of Mike Mayock, but he was phenomenal on Day 1. Any time a team traded up in the first or second round, he had a beat on which player they were going to take. He doesn’t have great presence on TV, but the guy knows his stuff.
– My kudos for Mayock comes with a caveat, however, because I think the NFL Network is flat out handed better information. And obviously that makes sense because it’s the league’s network, so one would think they would get more inside than ESPN.
– Hey Keyshawn, not every team needs a wide receiver.
– Hey Rich Eisen, there are other schools in America besides the University of Michigan. I swear I thought he was going to start crying if Mario Manningham fell any further.
– Chris Berman is a shell of his former self. And his stuttering is staggering.
What did you think of the draft TV coverage?
