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Adam Schefter Proposes NFL Draft Lottery to Combat Tanking

5/15/2025

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ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests the NFL should implement a draft lottery like the NBA's to combat tanking. He argues this change could spark greater viewer interest and boost ratings. While critics contend it won't fully eradicate tanking, they acknowledge it might shift team strategies and elevate the NFL's allure throughout the sports calendar.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests the NFL should implement a draft lottery like the NBA's to combat tanking. He argues this change could spark greater viewer interest and boost ratings. While critics contend it won't fully eradicate tanking, they acknowledge it might shift team strategies and elevate the NFL's allure throughout the sports calendar.