First of all, the NFL honchos who streamlined the draft by reducing the time between picks in the first round from 15 minutes to 10 minutes and the second round from 10 minutes to seven minutes deserve credit for making it a much, MUCH more enjoyable first day. 
Instead of the six-hour marathon that the first round had become, cutting the time nearly in half made it much, MORE more interesting and palatable day.
That said, we've got one more suggestion: Move the draft back to 12 noon and get three rounds in the first day.
Apparently, we're not the only ones who feel that way.
As for moving the draft out of New York (the contract with Radio City expired after the 2008 draft), we have no problem with that. In fact, it's potentially a good thing. A suggested first stop: New Orleans. Nothing wrong with showing support for the Big Easy post-Katrina. Another potential landing spot: Los Angeles. The NFL is still intent on putting a team in the LA market, so why not move the process along. If I'm not mistaken, the league is having its owners meeting next year in Laguna Beach, Calif., in part to boost interest in getting a team back to Los Angeles.
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Limit ESPN's use of talking heads. That was entirely too much chatter, they were unable to let player highlights speak for the talent. Also, Pick Girls in the tradition of boxing/UFC round girls. It is a natural given the leagues longtime relationship with cheerleaders. Attractive women vs Berman and Kiper? It's a walkover. Bob, did you see the draft day clip of Mortensen staring Berman down? Outstanding, You're with me Leather almost got his chips cashed by Mort.
http://www.intentionalfoul.com/nfl/dont-disagree-with-chris-mortensen/