What happens if time runs out during NFL Draft? Revisiting the Vikings 'passing' on pick in 2003
Let's revisit the Minnesota Vikings' 2003 blunder ahead of this year's shortened pick time.
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Draft nights can be stressful for any team in any sport. For team personnel, a lot rides on banking on teams ahead of yours not to pick the player you covet. In 2003, this was seen firsthand.
The Minnesota Vikings were jumped by two teams after being under the notion that they had traded their pick away. However, the Baltimore Ravens had never sent their card into the league, meaning the trade was not valid. While it was Baltimore who cost Minnesota a bit of respect around the league, it was the Vikings' front office that got the blunt end of the sword in the media.
This year, the NFL announced it would be shortening the first-round pick timer from 10 minutes to eight in order to speed up the draft that frequently ends around 11:30 p. m. ET.