# SDMB NFL Mock Draft signup. **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 13, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995 "2010-04-13T22:52:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2010, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/1 "2010-04-13T22:52:17Z")
I think it would be fun to do a Mock NFL Draft on the board. I’d like to try it where everybody who wants to can select a couple or three teams and do their picks. So, at this point, just sign up and tell me what teams you’d like to handle, and when we get enough people, we can start. I’ll give out details later, but, in general, I’m hoping to do a combination live/proxy draft, so that things don’t drag out waiting for a team. If this interests you at all, just post what teams you’d like and once we get enough people, we can start. 1. Hamlet - Green Bay Packers and one or two other teams that no one else wants to do. Jump on in! ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2010, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/2 "2010-04-13T23:17:19Z")
I called the 49ers in my own [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=558897) proposing the same thing. It died an unheralded death. Might as well call the '9ers here. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/3 "2010-04-13T23:20:11Z")
> [@garygnu](#): > > I called the 49ers in my own [thread](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=558897) proposing the same thing. It died an unheralded death. > Might as well call the '9ers here. Sorry I missed the other thread. I have no shame, so I’ll bump this till the cows come home, and I may just end up doing 20 of the teams myself, but such is life. ---
**Author:** ![Jules\_Andre](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jules_andre/32/9334_2.png) [@Jules\_Andre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jules_Andre)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2010, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/4 "2010-04-13T23:48:34Z")
I’ll do the Eagles! Edit: I don’t know enough about the other teams to really make insightful or meaningful picks, but I’ll pick up an extra or two at the end if there are any. I can do some research. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/5 "2010-04-14T00:09:33Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Sorry I missed the other thread. I have no shame, so I’ll bump this till the cows come home, and I may just end up doing 20 of the teams myself, but such is life. Oh, I’ll bump this one, too. I have no burning need to be the OP on such a thing. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/6 "2010-04-14T00:39:13Z")
I’ll do the Bears on the odd chance that it goes 3 rounds deep. Assuming it doesn’t get that deep I’m happy to volunteer to do any of the lesser supported teams here on the dope. I’ll take the Miami Dolphins if there isn’t a hometown fan around just because it’ll be fun to pretend to be Bill Parcells. In the same vein I’ll also call dibs on the Seattle Seahawks for the bizarre Parcells - Pete Carroll symmetry. If I really want to run with that theme I’ll take the Patriots too. I’m 90% sure there aren’t any active 'Hawks or 'Phins fans in these parts so I think I’m safe there. I know there are some Pats fans around but I’m not sure any are big offseason participants so we’ll make that one tentative. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/7 "2010-04-14T00:47:36Z")
I’ll claim the Saints, can fill in for other teams as/if needed. ---
**Author:** ![Gray\_Ghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c0e974/32.png) [@Gray\_Ghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gray_Ghost)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/8 "2010-04-14T01:47:27Z")
If no one wants the Texans, I’ll take them. (All I’ll be doing is cribbing from a few of the more intelligent beat writers anyway.) Don’t feel too comfortable about taking on any other teams, but I will if absolutely needed. When will the mock draft be? And will there be trading allowed? ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/9 "2010-04-14T02:26:54Z")
So far: AFC East New England Patriots - Omniscient New York Jets Miami Dolphins - Omniscient Buffalo Bills AFC North Cincinnati Bengals Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns AFC South Indianapolis Colts Houston Texans - Gray Ghost Tennessee Titans Jacksonville Jaguars - Hamlet AFC West San Diego Chargers Denver Broncos Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs NFC East Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles - Jules Andre New York Giants Washington Redskins NFC North Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers - Hamlet Chicago Bears - Omniscient Detroit Lions NFC South New Orleans Saints - Oakminster Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC West Arizona Cardinals San Francisco 49ers - garygnu Seattle Seahawks - Omniscient St. Louis Rams I’ll fill in the rest as more people sign up and the teams nobody really wants show up more. > [@Gray Ghost](#): > > When will the mock draft be? And will there be trading allowed? I’m hoping to get enough people signed up tonight and tomorrow to get started this weekend. Trading will not only be allowed, but encouraged. But I retain the right to veto any incredibly stupid trades. Friday night, I’ll post the draft order, complete “owner” list, and any other rules I think are necessary. I anticipate having the draft start Saturday at noon. Each team will be given a couple hours to select, but I’m hoping that “owners” will PM me proxy lists of guys they want in the order they want them selected, so if anyone is unavailable to pick themselves, I can do it by proxy. More details later. ETA: For anyone who is willing to take more than one team and you want to start researching now, just pick an unpicked team and let me know who it is. That way you can check out that teams’ draft needs and look everything over before getting it thrown at you. For example, I will be starting to research the Jaguars tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/10 "2010-04-14T02:35:51Z")
Sorry, I messed up the days. I’m hoping to start on Friday at noon, not Saturday at noon. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/11 "2010-04-14T02:50:27Z")
I know “The Chart” isn’t particularly popular around here, but we may want to use it to make sure trades are in line with what would happen in the real world. I’ll take the Bucs, too, if nobody else wants them. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/12 "2010-04-14T03:20:35Z")
The Lions. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/13 "2010-04-14T03:41:38Z")
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**Author:** ![Roland\_Orzabal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c2a13f/32.png) [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/14 "2010-04-14T04:29:32Z")
This will be the first NFL offseason I’ve ever actively paid attention to in my life, so with the caveat that I have very little idea what I’m doing, I’ll pitch my hat into the ring and take the Chargers. I know our situation, what (I think) we need, and our free agency moves thus far, but my entire understanding of draft/trade rules and procedures comes from Franchise Mode in Madden. Still, what better motivation to get off my rear and do some actual research than to throw down with the ignorance-fightin’-est football fans I know? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/15 "2010-04-14T12:05:22Z")
> [@garygnu](#): > > \ On the upside, if you really, really, really screw up the Lions’ draft, they may make you their GM for life. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/16 "2010-04-14T15:46:00Z")
> [@Roland\_Orzabal](#): > > …I have very little idea what I’m doing, I’ll pitch my hat into the ring and take the Chargers… [Here is the HailRedskins mock draft database](http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm). Be sure to note, however, that most of these are made by average fans ranging from ignorant to idiotic to derivative. It will at least give you an idea of what’s on the map. Look for the ones marked “Pro” for at least some good judgment, even if they have a poor idea of what any given team’s real needs are. A better resource are big boards, basically listing prospects by perceived value and ability. Look for ones compiled by former pro scouts or by prominent analysts for big-name media companies. [CBS Sports](http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings) has a good one, as does [Draft Tek](http://www.drafttek.com/2010players.asp). A Google search for “2010 nfl draft big board” or something similar will produce more results. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/it_s_not_rocket_surgery/32/312_2.png) [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/17 "2010-04-14T16:21:45Z")
I’ll take the Giants. I’ll also take the Bengals, unless FoieGrasIsEvil! comes by, in which case he may take them. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/18 "2010-04-14T17:42:00Z")
I’ll take the Browns. ---
**Author:** ![furt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/439d5e/32.png) [@furt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furt)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/19 "2010-04-14T18:27:09Z")
This is a freaking awesome idea. Sadly I have plans for the weekend. Next year, gents. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995/20 "2010-04-14T20:14:18Z")
> [@furt](#): > > This is a freaking awesome idea. Sadly I have plans for the weekend. Next year, gents. ☹ If you like, you can grab a team and do it by proxy, giving me a list of your targets for each round. If you’re unavailable or someone on your list is gone/better rated, I can fill in the blanks. Hell, if you have email, we can do it that way too. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-nfl-mock-draft-signup/535995.md?page=2)