Do you like the way free agency and the draft are scheduled right now, or do you want to see how the draft goes before deciding to sign a free agent? Just like in other sports, the draft It seems more logical to do it first. thank you. – Marcus Witt/Mullens, West Virginia
Nick Eatman: I won't lie, I've wanted this scenario too. It's as if teams are trying to sign players to put a bandaid on a specific position in hopes of getting a better player in the draft. But I know this, if they switched it, there will be a lot of things you'll want to switch back as well. Personally, I think if they were drafted first, they would end up reaching out to more unstable positions. Most teams, including the Cowboys, truly believe that “best available player” is the best way to go because it gives them more value. However, if you are drafted first, this will not happen as you will definitely be trying to fill a need. It's also possible that more veteran players will be forced out of the league early because they won't have to sign everyone after the draft. I don't think that's a bad idea. If you change it, you will need to make adjustments. But I don't see that happening.
Patrick: I couldn't like this idea more, for the reasons you pointed out. Currently, the NFL requires teams to meet their needs in free agency before drafting players, but drafted players, whether now or later, are no match for players signed in free agency. Often replaced. An example would be signing a veteran linebacker to a one-year contract, then drafting him with a premium pick, and then releasing the veteran midway through training camp. Putting the draft first would force each team to have a greater challenge to secure a pick, and a side effect of swapping calendars is that many veterans who aren't at the top of the market are more likely to get picked. right. They will remain on the roster they joined (because the team that signed them still has a real need). Just my humble opinion, but yes, I would give this a shot…even though it will probably never happen in the NFL.
