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It would turn out like fans voting for Major League Baseball players in all Star game. Populism would elect players instead of talent.
People could spam voting for certain players. Local undrafted players would have edge.
I hope this never happens.
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I think it's a great concept. However, not everyone studies but would select. I don't have time for it, but after a few beers I would be confident and make selections without all the data. Just saying.
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There's a real problem with this idea though - the timing. How on earth will this even be possible. They would literally have to end the draft and then what for a set amount of time for the fans to vote before they could allow teams to sign UDFAs. After all, you couldn't vote for a guy that was already signed by another team.
The only way this would work is if the draft ended on Saturday, voting ended Sunday at a set time, and then teams were allowed to start signing free agents.