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Thread: Should the draft be postponed?
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03-26-2020, 03:46 PM #49
Re: Should the draft be postponed?
It's not going to be an event. Just Roger in an office, or even at home.
I don't think it will lose money. They won't have Las Vegas events but interest will be higher than ever in the absence of any competition. Even if takings on the day are down a little the league will benefit in the longer term from being the sole focus of the sports world.
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03-26-2020, 04:25 PM #50Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Should the draft be postponed?
I am an old school draft junkie from 40 years ago, I will enjoy the draft this year without all the BS that has come along the last 10 years or so, just give me the picks and the player info and I am good, don’t need to see a bunch of guys in clown suits hugging Roger
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03-26-2020, 04:37 PM #51
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03-26-2020, 04:46 PM #52Four-eyed Raven
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03-26-2020, 04:54 PM #53
Re: Should the draft be postponed?
The first draft was in a meeting room with names written on a chalk board and no media coverage. Couldn't find anything saying it used to be a conference call. Draft was broadcasted live for the first time in 1980.
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03-26-2020, 05:20 PM #54
Re: Should the draft be postponed?
I want them to keep the draft where it is.
When people (generally) feel ill-prepared, I'll take the Pepsi challenge with our GM heads-up against any franchise in the league.
We will be prepared to draft.
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03-26-2020, 09:35 PM #55Veteran Poster
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Re: Should the draft be postponed?
No. During WW II FDR said that the country needs baseball.
We need distractions at time like this. Pro golf without fans would help too.
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03-27-2020, 09:32 AM #56Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Should the draft be postponed?
Commissioner tells teams the draft will proceed as scheduled :
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-as-scheduled/
" Goodell informed all clubs in a memo dated March 26, a copy of which PFT has obtained. “Earlier today, the [NFL Management Council Executive Committee] discussed the issues relating to the Draft. The Committee was unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled on April 23-25, 2020.” "
I agree... Bc
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03-27-2020, 09:44 AM #57Pro Bowl Poster
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03-27-2020, 10:04 AM #58Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Should the draft be postponed?
I don't think so. Teams have sent scouts to see them play in person, have hundreds of hours of film/tape, and it's a level playing field since no team will be interviewing. OTAs and other team gatherings will very likely be canceled too. Televising the "event" also pay$ the NFL quite well. IMO delaying the process does not do any good for anyone... Bc
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03-27-2020, 10:26 AM #59
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03-27-2020, 10:33 AM #60Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Should the draft be postponed?
They won't be able to film with a full crew without endangering everyone involved. They won't be able to have the draftees there hanging out. Team executives won't be able to have their war rooms. There won't be anything to truly televise. It'll get postponed. Goodell is just being stubborn.
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