Quote:It's ESPN doing what they do. Manufacture a story to create buzz, debate, segments, etc. Major load of crap that there is no way Kiper actually thinks. 100% it was the suits coming to him and telling him to cause a stir, and sure enough very first segment on the noon SportsCenter OMG MANZIEL #1 YAY JFF SLOBBER. So predictable and infuriating. That's why I scream from the mountains the first step to learning about the draft is to turn off the TV.

 

http://deadspin.com/how-espn-manufacture...1185400028

 

Of course it's to create buzz - that's why we watch it.  I like that they create a buzz and create excitement.. otherwise the offseason would be unbearable.

 

Not calling you out specifically, but I find amateur draft snobs even more annoying.  It's hard to create a mock draft 4-5 months prior to the draft and not have people criticize you. 

 

What exactly is someone supposed to "learn about the draft"?  I don't find any of the other "draft gurus" any more accurate in their player analysis or their predictions, to be honest.

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