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The list was promoted by PresN via FACBot (talk) 00:25, 4 June 2024 (UTC) [1].[reply]

Green Bay Packers draft picks (1936–1969)

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Nominator(s): « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 15:06, 11 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Every draft selection by the Green Bay Packers from 1936 to 1969 (companion to Green Bay Packers draft picks (1970–present)). As always, happy to address any concerns or comments. Thank you for taking the time to review (note, I strove to implement comments made at Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Green Bay Packers draft picks (1970–present)/archive1 in this article). « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 15:06, 11 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

MPGuy2824

  • Explain the first instance of AAFC.
  • "may not be representative of a player’s college position or current position." - I hope none of them are "current" players.
  • Is there a good reason to limit the width of the tables to 50% of the screen? They would take up less space if the width was increased (or removed).
    • This came about when I made the decision to forego one large sortable table for a table for each draft. Without any width established, the tables varied significantly in total width and column, making for a graphically displeasing result. The purpose is primarily to standardize the column width to convey the feel of one cohesive table while still providing separate tables. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:21, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • It looks like the pick column is the same for each year, except for a few rows (e.g. 1968 and 1969). If explanations are available for them, then add them as notes.
    • The Pick # changes for a number of reasons, including trades and specific rules for each draft. Explaining each one of these, especially when applied to Green Bay Packers draft picks (1970–present), would be seriously excessive. We would be talking hundreds of notes. As an example, just in 2024 the Packers had multiple compensatory picks, and completed 3 trades involving 10 picks. This also changed the Pick # for them, and would likely require at least 4 separate notes, maybe more. I am open to adding some type of note explaining why the Pick # changes, but I feel like any more stumbles into sports almanac territory. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:21, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • An explanatory line or two in the 1950 AAFC section would be nice.
    • I added an additional line in the lead that the AAFC was formed as a competing league in 1946. Is there more that you feel needs explained? « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:21, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

-MPGuy2824 (talk) 08:43, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks MPGuy2824 for the review! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:21, 12 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • The sentences about the 1950 AAFC draft might not make too much sense in the lead. You can move it to the top of the relevant section.
  • Respectfully MPGuy2824, I disagree. In this type of list, as a reader, I am not expecting just one section to have some explanatory text (especially one buried halfway down the page). My expectation, as is for most lists, is that the lead is going to summarize what the table is all about (in this case, for ease of navigation, I broke the table up into 35 smaller tables). Note that even if someone took a direct link to that section (i.e. Green Bay Packers draft picks (1936–1969)#1950 AAFC dispersal draft) the hatnote would provide a quick reference to get a larger understanding of what the dispersal draft is. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 13:39, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • "From 1936 to 1969, eleven players drafted by the Packers have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame" to "Eleven of the players drafted by the Packers between 1936 and 1969 have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame". -MPGuy2824 (talk) 10:15, 14 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support promotion. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 15:23, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Hey man im josh

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Source review: Passed

  • Reliable enough for the information being cited
  • Consistent date formatting
  • Consistent and proper reference formatting
  • Appropriate wikilinks where applicable
  • Spot checks on 20 sources match what they are being cited for

Feedback:

  • Ref 9 and 27 are the same, you should name ref 9 and re-use it
  • ...while most of the remaining players from the other five AAFC teams were placed in the dispersal draft for selection by existing NFL teams. – I think this phrasing can be improved. Perhaps something to the effect of, the players from the defunct teams became automatically eligible for selection by existing NFL team in the dispersal draft.
  • Not sure if we want to complicate things a bit, but do we want to discuss anything regarding rights of players on those 5 teams who were previously drafted by NFL teams? Probably not I imagine, but I thought I'd ask.
  • The acronym NFC is defined but never re-used, can be removed
    • I think I mentioned this on another list, but I like to keep it because the acronym is eponymous with the Conference (i.e. it is more well known as "NFC" then spelt out). « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 15:08, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  • Consider adding the {{Use American English}} template to the top of the article under the short description
  • Under the 1944 draft section, there's a draft entry for Alex Agase who seems to match one of the images. However, the wikilink in the image links to Andre Agase (back at it again!) instead
  • Under the 1962 draft section, the image has a typo. It wikilinks Buck Buchanon instead of Buck Buchanan
  • The sections for 1967, 1968, and 1969 should have the "main article" pointed to "YYYY NFL/AFL draft" instead of "NFL draft".
  • Given that the 1950 AAFC dispersal draft took place before the 1950 NFL draft, the dispersal draft should come before the regular draft in the order

Please ping me when you reply. Hey man im josh (talk) 12:36, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Hey man im josh, I have responded to or fixed everything you notes. Appreciate the review! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 15:08, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Support. Good stuff Gonzo! Hey man im josh (talk) 15:09, 22 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Source review passed, promoted. --PresN 18:32, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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