This from Reuters: Former San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions coach Steve Mariucci thinks the new format will affect the draft.
“It’s going to be different,” Mariucci, now a broadcaster for NFL Network, told Reuters on the eve of the draft.
“Now you’ve got Thursday night to think about the second round. You’ve got Friday night to think about where you are going in the fourth round.
“I’m anticipating more trades, more maneuvers.” (read the entire Reuters report below)