Being the head decision maker for any franchise or company is a stressful job any day of the week but being a general manager on draft day is one of the toughest things to do. It takes many good picks over several seasons to earn a reputation as a draft guru but it takes only one flop to earn yourself a one way ticket to the unemployment line. That is why I employ numerous scouts whom I trust to gather my data so I can focus on a small group of players while also managing to work the phones. Sometimes a great trade is more rewarding than making a good pick, getting two good players instead of one great one can be the difference between winning it all or picking first overall next draft. I always consult with my staff regarding any matters because it's easier to shoulder the weight if we're a team although I know some managers are control freaks and are very hard on their staff on draft day. One of the hardest things is projecting what the other teams are going to do, you always have an idea of what they are thinking but a trade or some last second news can break and turn your draft board to shit. Always communicate and always keep things light hearted, that's how I run my war room.
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