32 team rookie draft

[coendp]

Just a thought here. What do you all think of making the rookie draft for this league only 5 rounds? That way, there is a pool of players to select from, and the 7th round isn't just getting the players that are left. That would create some drama for undrafted free-agents, etc. If we have 7 rounds and there are only 7 rounds of players available, teams at the end of round 7 are forced to select whoever is left.

-Dan

[FantasyGM]

We already had discussions about this and the whole idea behind this league is to mimic the NFL as much as possible. Therefore the rookie draft will be 7 rounds, which will put your practice squad to full use.

[coendp]

Well, except for that part where we are not allowed to draft players who were undrafted but desireable in the real NFL draft, but I digress.

[paladisiac]

huh?????????

Well, except for that part where we are not allowed to draft players who were undrafted but desireable in the real NFL draft, but I digress.

[tec]

i think he is referring to guys that are signed after draft concludes and those who are hardship types like Ahmad Brooks was a couple years ago. those guys typically we cant bid on until they have made roster, usually first week of season

[coendp]

Yes. That is what I meant. Thank you for clearing up my tangled mess of words. At times, I single handidly can destroy the English language.

[ChristPuncher]

Keep in mind that we won't have compensitory picks added to the draft. Last year there were 255 players drafted not 224 (every round after round 2 had more than 32 picks). That's 31 NFL compensatory picks which would mean 31 rookie FAs after the draft.