How realistic is it, that the lockout could be the end of the draft?

freestater · 04-09-2011, 11:06 AM

From what I've been hearing, the notion that the Brady-antitrust lawsuit could spell the end of the draft as we know it, seems to be picking up steam. Just how realistic is this scenario?

What would become of the parity amongst the league if the least successful teams are not given an opportunity to catch up to the more successful ones?

Any thoughts?

Winstonbiggs · 04-09-2011, 12:23 PM

[QUOTE=freestater;3997214]From what I've been hearing, the notion that the Brady-antitrust lawsuit could spell the end of the draft as we know it, seems to be picking up steam. Just how realistic is this scenario?

What would become of the parity amongst the league if the least successful teams are not given an opportunity to catch up to the more successful ones?

Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]

A two division Confrence of 5 or 6 teams each would be fine.

JB1089 · 04-09-2011, 12:29 PM

Not very likely. It's really just there as an additional threat by the players. That said, if the players ever decided to really fight to eliminate the draft, I can't see how they wouldn't be successful.

Even if the draft does eventually go away, as long as there is a salary cap there will be parity. Keep in mind that rookies are wild cards anyway. Most importantly, players are going to go for the money first and winning second. Quarterbacks are the key to a franchises success, but you can't have more than 1 on a team. If there were no draft when Andrew Luck comes out next year, you think he's going to sign with the Colts, or the Patriots, or the Steelers? Of course not, he wants to play, and no team that already has a QB they're happy with is going to shell out starting QB money for 2 guys. You just can't do it as long as there is still a salary cap. He'd wind up on the Vikings, Dolphins, 49ers, or some other decent team that just needs a QB.

Dimitri_0515 · 04-09-2011, 01:02 PM

That would be terrible. I would consider not watching football anymore. Everybody in the NFL has gone insane.

Kentucky Jet · 04-09-2011, 01:47 PM

[QUOTE=Winstonbiggs;3997256]A two division Confrence of 5 or 6 teams each would be fine.[/QUOTE]

and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?

The Boston Patriot · 04-09-2011, 06:14 PM

[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE]

The Gets! Kinda sticks on you?

;)

Winstonbiggs · 04-10-2011, 12:14 PM

[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE]

Keep the T and the S from Jets and the I and the T from the Giants.

BrowningNagle · 04-10-2011, 11:02 PM

I'll believe it when i see it....even these two sides full of idiots dont have the balls to kill a $9B golden goose.....get back to me in late July with no deal and I'll start to worry

Mike D · 04-10-2011, 11:14 PM

[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE]

Would they merge our PSLS?

PaPZ187 · 04-11-2011, 12:04 AM

[QUOTE=Winstonbiggs;3997626]Keep the T and the S from Jets and the I and the T from the Giants.[/QUOTE]

I like, I like alot! :D

04-09-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
freestater we gonna lay around the shanty, Mama, and put a good buzz on Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 13,509	How realistic is it, that the lockout could be the end of the draft? From what I've been hearing, the notion that the Brady-antitrust lawsuit could spell the end of the draft as we know it, seems to be picking up steam. Just how realistic is this scenario? What would become of the parity amongst the league if the least successful teams are not given an opportunity to catch up to the more successful ones? Any thoughts?

04-09-2011, 12:23 PM	#2
Winstonbiggs Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,937	[QUOTE=freestater;3997214]From what I've been hearing, the notion that the Brady-antitrust lawsuit could spell the end of the draft as we know it, seems to be picking up steam. Just how realistic is this scenario? What would become of the parity amongst the league if the least successful teams are not given an opportunity to catch up to the more successful ones? Any thoughts?[/QUOTE] A two division Confrence of 5 or 6 teams each would be fine.

04-09-2011, 12:29 PM	#3
JB1089 Now is the time... All Pro Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5,711	Not very likely. It's really just there as an additional threat by the players. That said, if the players ever decided to really fight to eliminate the draft, I can't see how they wouldn't be successful. Even if the draft does eventually go away, as long as there is a salary cap there will be parity. Keep in mind that rookies are wild cards anyway. Most importantly, players are going to go for the money first and winning second. Quarterbacks are the key to a franchises success, but you can't have more than 1 on a team. If there were no draft when Andrew Luck comes out next year, you think he's going to sign with the Colts, or the Patriots, or the Steelers? Of course not, he wants to play, and no team that already has a QB they're happy with is going to shell out starting QB money for 2 guys. You just can't do it as long as there is still a salary cap. He'd wind up on the Vikings, Dolphins, 49ers, or some other decent team that just needs a QB.

04-09-2011, 01:02 PM	#4
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	That would be terrible. I would consider not watching football anymore. Everybody in the NFL has gone insane.

04-09-2011, 01:47 PM	#5
Kentucky Jet A NY JETS fan! Go Jets! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Posts: 10,880	[QUOTE=Winstonbiggs;3997256]A two division Confrence of 5 or 6 teams each would be fine.[/QUOTE] and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?

04-09-2011, 06:14 PM	#6
The Boston Patriot is getting the banned back together! All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Island of Sodor Posts: 6,263	[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE] The Gets! Kinda sticks on you? ;)

04-10-2011, 12:14 PM	#7
Winstonbiggs Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,937	[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE] Keep the T and the S from Jets and the I and the T from the Giants.

04-10-2011, 11:02 PM	#8
BrowningNagle Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 869	I'll believe it when i see it....even these two sides full of idiots dont have the balls to kill a $9B golden goose.....get back to me in late July with no deal and I'll start to worry

04-10-2011, 11:14 PM	#9
Mike D 2-14 here we come!! And I couldn't be happier about it!! All Pro Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunrise, FL Posts: 9,914	[QUOTE=Kentucky Jet;3997295]and what if as a result of your suggestion they merge the Giants and Jets?[/QUOTE] Would they merge our PSLS?

04-11-2011, 12:04 AM	#10
PaPZ187 NO paper bag over my face...still GREEN and WHITE till I die! All League Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lawrence, MA Posts: 3,063	[QUOTE=Winstonbiggs;3997626]Keep the T and the S from Jets and the I and the T from the Giants.[/QUOTE] I like, I like alot! :D