It was mentioned drafting later in the pre-season is preferred.
September 4th, 2010 @ 8:00 PM ESTThis is just five days before the start of the season. I'm liking this date. Unless there's an overwhelming negative response, this is the new and FINAL Draft date/time.
Edit, after you've signed up and joined into the league, you can do a mock draft to get a feel of how drafting works. It's NEAT!