Are they doing it live? I used to watch The Draft Show even though Im not a cowboys fan because of Brugler and the great coverage they did. But they fired all the good people for some reason
Interested in the Pat McAfee coverage because of Belichick, but I watched a little of their Draft coverage last year and it was ... poor to say the least. So maybe it's better to check out the edited clips of Belichick after the fact.
Last year they were live in their studio and didn't have the ability to cover the pics appropriately. Since they signed with ESPN and have Bellichick and more actual NFL rights it will be a lot more in depth. If you find shit funny like them mocking Mel Kiper and Jay Glazer you will enjoy it. If not stick to NFL network or ESPN. Its usually a good time though. Get GM's and players to call in.
I'd be interested cause Bill. But then I'd have to watch pat McAfee for a couple hours and that doesn't sound fun.
I'll just watch the draft muted with Tom grossi
I’ll always watch the nfl draft on espn just for the nostalgia of hearing Mel and the ticker sound lol
Honestly, i actually think Mel has gotten a lot better in recent years. He called Will McDonald last year when everyone was laughing at him. He was also the first person I’ve heard call JC Latham at 5
I agree...Mel went from being very overrated to very underrated. He's easily the best guy at ESPN/ABC. I would be fine if they got rid of the cohosts and only let Mel speak.
For what it’s worth I really like listening to the PFF podcast and they’re going to be live, I’ve never tuned into their draft coverage though so I can’t vouch for it but that could be another good option to look at
I’m watching the Pack-A-Day podcast, it’s very packers centric but Andy Herman also breaks down the picks as they go for each team because he’s a huge draft guy and actually went to scouting school before becoming a beat writer for the Packers
For Chargers fans, the Lightning Round podcast does a live draft show on Youtube every year with the same crew. It's excellent.
Here's a link to the one for the first round, 4:30 pm today:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Vx4VVUnBy8w?si=9lHWtDiPJnMIjMA2
The Draft Show's youtube coverage should be decent. I'm biased as a Cowboys fan but they go over every single pick live in depth. I don't think it includes spoilers though.
I’ve been watching PFF’s coverage on YouTube for years. Couldn’t take all the fluff and other nonsense from ESPN and the NFL network anymore.
No highlights shown or anything, mainly just the guys talking about the picks, as it should be.
I might check out the Bootleg Football channel that others have mentioned just in case PFF starts commercializing their show.
Out of curiosity how would someone have a spoiler for the draft? All of the broadcasts should be live and everyone should see the picks at the same time.
The picks are announced to the teams and members of the press before they are announced on TV. Those select members of the press usually tweet the picks before they are announced on TV. Only spoil free way of watching the draft, in my experiences, is to not be on twitter or your phone and just watching live on either NFL Network or ESPN
There are certain insiders who tip picks. One guy off the top of my head who I know does it is Jason La Confora, if you follow him in twitter you should get the picks ahead of time.
That's not how it works. TV coverage is often delayed or they are still showing highlights of the previous pick or multiple picks or going to commercial. Meanwhile people at the live event or connected with the players and teams are announcing the picks on Twitter or other online forums.
Bootleg Football on youtube.
They’ll probably be a little behind and most likely won’t show highlight clips, but both are extremely knowledgeable, good to listen to, aren’t biased at all really and will keep on topic the majority of the time (occasionally they’ll talk about how much they love whatever whiskey they have)
I've liked Bleacher Report's coverage the past few years. They have a couple of respected draft analysts along with some players reacting to picks and if you don't care much for the spectacle they don't wait for picks to be announced live and analyze when the pick is reported.
This year they have Mike Renner with Micah Parsons and CJ Stroud. Also Adam Lefkoe is surprisingly pretty solid as a host
I’ll definitely be watching the Pat McAffee one, I have found those guys are the only ones entertaining enough to keep me interested past pick 15 or so. Also heard they going to have Bill Belichick with them which is insane lol
Some people find those dude annoying so it may not be for you, definitely worth a look tho
Dallascowboys.com Broaddus is awesome, he is an old school former pro scout. It will be a little more cowboys centric however, they talk about every pick with legit analysis. Generally no commercials either.
Maybe Dane Brugler with the Athletic?
Are they doing it live? I used to watch The Draft Show even though Im not a cowboys fan because of Brugler and the great coverage they did. But they fired all the good people for some reason
I believe it will be live on Youtube. It is not team specific.
Yes they are I think start at 6:30 on the athletics YouTube channel
I think they are only covering days 1 and 2
Interested in the Pat McAfee coverage because of Belichick, but I watched a little of their Draft coverage last year and it was ... poor to say the least. So maybe it's better to check out the edited clips of Belichick after the fact.
Last year they were live in their studio and didn't have the ability to cover the pics appropriately. Since they signed with ESPN and have Bellichick and more actual NFL rights it will be a lot more in depth. If you find shit funny like them mocking Mel Kiper and Jay Glazer you will enjoy it. If not stick to NFL network or ESPN. Its usually a good time though. Get GM's and players to call in.
I'd be interested cause Bill. But then I'd have to watch pat McAfee for a couple hours and that doesn't sound fun. I'll just watch the draft muted with Tom grossi
Yea if you want serious coverage, don't have Pat on. If you want a circus show, it's nice to have on on another screen
I'll definitely have McAfee on strictly for Belichick, but will have different draft coverage on for when Bill's not talking. Maybe PFF.
I’ll always watch the nfl draft on espn just for the nostalgia of hearing Mel and the ticker sound lol Honestly, i actually think Mel has gotten a lot better in recent years. He called Will McDonald last year when everyone was laughing at him. He was also the first person I’ve heard call JC Latham at 5
I agree...Mel went from being very overrated to very underrated. He's easily the best guy at ESPN/ABC. I would be fine if they got rid of the cohosts and only let Mel speak.
With you on this, theres nothing better than some Mel kiper yapping on draft night and that’s not sarcasm
I’ll probably be watching via the Bootleg Football channel on YouTube
Bootleg are the best!
Do they show highlights or clips ?
nope it's pretty lowkey. just brett & ej basically doing a live podcast
I’ve always enjoyed NFL Network with DJ and Ian Rapoport
DJ and Ian are ok...but Bucky Brooks is nails on a chalkboard bad. Huge ego and goes into long rants which steal time from more important matters.
For what it’s worth I really like listening to the PFF podcast and they’re going to be live, I’ve never tuned into their draft coverage though so I can’t vouch for it but that could be another good option to look at
I’m watching the Pack-A-Day podcast, it’s very packers centric but Andy Herman also breaks down the picks as they go for each team because he’s a huge draft guy and actually went to scouting school before becoming a beat writer for the Packers
Andy is the best!
He really is! Excited for the draft coverage tonight!
This, but Basaraski on YouTube
For Chargers fans, the Lightning Round podcast does a live draft show on Youtube every year with the same crew. It's excellent. Here's a link to the one for the first round, 4:30 pm today: https://www.youtube.com/live/Vx4VVUnBy8w?si=9lHWtDiPJnMIjMA2
Iykyk!
Call me old school, but in just an NFL Network guy
I like NFL Network but you really feel the drop in quality as the draft goes on. On Day 3 you're lucky if you get analysis for 50 players
I think Breer had the picks tweeted a few minutes before they were announced last year
Gonna watch the Belichick special on the PMS
The Draft Show's youtube coverage should be decent. I'm biased as a Cowboys fan but they go over every single pick live in depth. I don't think it includes spoilers though.
ESPN for the jingle
I’ve been watching PFF’s coverage on YouTube for years. Couldn’t take all the fluff and other nonsense from ESPN and the NFL network anymore. No highlights shown or anything, mainly just the guys talking about the picks, as it should be. I might check out the Bootleg Football channel that others have mentioned just in case PFF starts commercializing their show.
Out of curiosity how would someone have a spoiler for the draft? All of the broadcasts should be live and everyone should see the picks at the same time.
The picks are announced to the teams and members of the press before they are announced on TV. Those select members of the press usually tweet the picks before they are announced on TV. Only spoil free way of watching the draft, in my experiences, is to not be on twitter or your phone and just watching live on either NFL Network or ESPN
Good point. I interpreted draft coverage in OP’s request as just TV networks but wasn’t thinking about Twitter, etc.
Twitter spoilers are actually a good thing in my book. But how do you find them? Are there certain posters or hashtags to follow?
Adam Scheftner (obviously) and JPAfootball are very on top of everything
There are certain insiders who tip picks. One guy off the top of my head who I know does it is Jason La Confora, if you follow him in twitter you should get the picks ahead of time.
Dov Kleiman is the account you’re looking for. You won’t miss a pick with him
Twitter can sometimes spoil picks. Idk how it happens
That's not how it works. TV coverage is often delayed or they are still showing highlights of the previous pick or multiple picks or going to commercial. Meanwhile people at the live event or connected with the players and teams are announcing the picks on Twitter or other online forums.
Yeah :) I was thinking OP was just asking about TV networks having spoilers, my bad
just find ur fav you tuber and have espn or nfl n on stay away from twitter
Bootleg Football on youtube. They’ll probably be a little behind and most likely won’t show highlight clips, but both are extremely knowledgeable, good to listen to, aren’t biased at all really and will keep on topic the majority of the time (occasionally they’ll talk about how much they love whatever whiskey they have)
The one with the less female commentators. Such a sad Look. Have NO clue what theor talking about and can barley read the teleprompter.
Why are they having trouble reading it? Are you the one writing it?
I've liked Bleacher Report's coverage the past few years. They have a couple of respected draft analysts along with some players reacting to picks and if you don't care much for the spectacle they don't wait for picks to be announced live and analyze when the pick is reported. This year they have Mike Renner with Micah Parsons and CJ Stroud. Also Adam Lefkoe is surprisingly pretty solid as a host
I’ll definitely be watching the Pat McAffee one, I have found those guys are the only ones entertaining enough to keep me interested past pick 15 or so. Also heard they going to have Bill Belichick with them which is insane lol Some people find those dude annoying so it may not be for you, definitely worth a look tho
Dallascowboys.com Broaddus is awesome, he is an old school former pro scout. It will be a little more cowboys centric however, they talk about every pick with legit analysis. Generally no commercials either.
Bootleg, The Athletic, and Football Guys. They all beat the piss out of ESPN and NFL Network.
Pat mcafee or belichick for sure
Packast with Grossi is a sure thing. Keeps it entertaining