Each segment on the NFL calendar presents something exciting, before giving way to exhaustive repetition and boredom. These are the moments that occupy our time as fans before games that matter.
For example: The first round of the NFL draft invites enthusiasm and drama; Friday’s segment is still interesting and obviously worth watching. When Saturday rolls around, it starts to drag a little; networks covering the draft stop showing selections — you only know about a new selection when ESPN jingles a notification with “current selection” at the bottom of the screen. Unless you’re a Bengals fan, then you’re watching a Cialis commercials.