I've tossed around the idea of a mock draft contest. I figure there are two options:

1. Free contest, no prize.
2. Entry cost, cash prize.

I'm down for the cash money bling.

I was hoping we could get enough people in to make it a big pot.

Is this going to pan out like some other ideas on here?

If there is enough participation. That's the key.

i will participate. And i'll do either one. I just hope i am a little closer on this years then last years. Last years i didn't do so well....

im down for money, depeding how much, if its liek 5-10 bucks im down

Yeah, I'm down. It really depends on how much I'd have to put in. If it were like, between $5-20, I could probably do it, but anymore, I couldnt.

I'm just curious, how exactly would we organize all the money...

Also, since I'm relatively new to this board, how would this work? Would it be like the NFL Franchise you have going now, or something else?

I would think that a draft board would work better.

Reasons:
-Then you dont have to worry about trades
-Takes more talent to make an accurate board than an accurate mock draft
-Would weed out the people that really aren't interested

If its for money, will it have to be 18+? or is it not considered gambling.

even if it is 18+ just get your dad to do it for you

Its not gambling. Its a contest.

i wasn't worried about myself. Im 18. Just wondering if it was considered gambling. Would hate to see this place shut down because they let brett submit a draft board

At worst we could say that we are making a donation to my hunting club. And then, the money gets stolen by the winner. Yay.

Ahhh, I see you're back for a few days.

I'm in. Cash prize. How would you determine the winner ? popular vote?

Before I actually place my vote, I'd still like to know how this would work, and how we would handle the money...

I'm kinda like the 29th of February.

Over on NFL Draft Countdown, we did one last year. We awarded i think 2 points for a correct choice, and then 1 point for the correct position because of the possiblity of a trade. I am thinking there was another way to get 1 point, but can't remember. Maybe the right player in the right position, just a different team.

How far are we going? Just the first round or all 7? I'm down for a one or 2 rounder, but that's about it.

I think it'd be cool to do it for free and maybe get like a free subscription to the website or something, but if thats not possible i'd be interested in paying and doing my best to get some money

Count me in for this gambling contest! Cha-ching!

I'd do a free one, but really the money aspect makes it all the more attractive. It's like a chick - sure, you'd hit anything that even showed a mild interest, but you'd much rather she looked like Jessica Alba.

just throwing this idead out.

you have to pick 32 players who you think will be drafted in the 1st round.

from those 32, you have to name your top 15.

from that top 15 you have to name your top 10.

from that top 10, you have to name your top 5.

from that top 5, you have to name the #1 pick.

For every player correct in the real first 32 picks, you get 1 point.
For every player correct in the real first 15 picks, you get 2 points.
For every player correct in the real first 10 picks, you get 3 points.
For every player correct in the real first 5 picks, you get 4 points.
Getting the #1 selection correct will get you 5 points.

that way you don't have to have all 32 players correct, and in the right slot. the way i just threw up, give it more variety. i've always thought it was harder to make a 1st round board anyway.

i'd be up for a cash.

Or like the two florida state girls in your picture.

I'm not much of a gambling man, but if it was for 5-10 bucks I'd be down for it.