SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Mods. If redundant please move or notify me and I will delete https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/13/nfl-making-contingency-plans-for-draft/?partner=Yahoo Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2020, 4:33 AM EDT The NFL draft is still on for April 23-25, but whether the draft will be the big Las Vegas spectacle the NFL envisioned remained to be seen. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL is making contingency plans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. If the outbreak remains a major threat to the United States, the league could scrap all events and conduct the draft by conference call. The draft would go on, but it would consist of teams calling in their picks to the league, and the league office making the announcement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: Mods. If redundant please move or notify me and I will delete https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/13/nfl-making-contingency-plans-for-draft/?partner=Yahoo Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2020, 4:33 AM EDT The NFL draft is still on for April 23-25, but whether the draft will be the big Las Vegas spectacle the NFL envisioned remained to be seen. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL is making contingency plans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. If the outbreak remains a major threat to the United States, the league could scrap all events and conduct the draft by conference call. The draft would go on, but it would consist of teams calling in their picks to the league, and the league office making the announcement. Smart move by the NFL. I would imagine all NFL business like FA, draft, league meetings will be done by video conferencing, e-mails, phone, fax. It will probably be a tough offseason for coaching staffs to get their teams ready for the season though. Who knows if they will have mini-camp, rookie-camp, OTA's. Hopefully by training camp the worst of the virus issue is behind us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) I guess this answers @BringBackFergy's question Will NFL GM’s draft players online? Edited March 13, 2020 by SlimShady'sGhost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 That don’t confront me long as I get my 2020 New Era draft hat next Friday. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Have not heard anything about what this is doing to Las Vegas. If it's still busy then the NFL would look foolish to abandon it. What could happen? Wouldn't the virus you caught in Vegas stay in Vegas? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I kinda like the idea. I don’t mind watching; but the fanfare involved has gotten over the top. 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, whatdrought said: I kinda like the idea. I don’t mind watching; but the fanfare involved has gotten over the top. 100% Maybe this year they can get a first round done quickly. Although doing a TV brodcast for the draft will be entirely hard is everyone is remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 But...but...but... How will we survive without seeing all the first round picks bear hugging Goodell... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The draft has got to be the most overhyped event in sports history. Yes, I enjoy seeing who the bills pick, but watching guys get their names called up to a stage is honestly one of the most boring sports events in my opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lurker said: But...but...but... How will we survive without seeing all the first round picks bear hugging Goodell... CGI ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said: Mods. If redundant please move or notify me and I will delete https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/13/nfl-making-contingency-plans-for-draft/?partner=Yahoo Posted by Michael David Smith on March 13, 2020, 4:33 AM EDT The NFL draft is still on for April 23-25, but whether the draft will be the big Las Vegas spectacle the NFL envisioned remained to be seen. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL is making contingency plans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. If the outbreak remains a major threat to the United States, the league could scrap all events and conduct the draft by conference call. The draft would go on, but it would consist of teams calling in their picks to the league, and the league office making the announcement. While good news for the league it can move forward, feel bad for those players who were going to be there in attendance and will lose the love experience. Work so hard for that moment they dream of on stage, but now won’t get that. But at least it will happen still and rookies won’t lose time getting their playbooks and meeting their new teams ahead of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I'd rather they do it this way. From what I understand, Mel Kiper's hair is already under quarantine. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17islongenough Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 42 minutes ago, Lurker said: But...but...but... How will we survive without seeing all the first round picks bear hugging Goodell... We can live without the hugs but what about the annual booing of Goodell? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Maybe they can bring in actors to hug Goodell, would we know the difference anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The television networks are going to push to make this an event. They've lost all live sports for the foreseeable future - the draft is the only thing that could in theory be done in a smaller space with a bunch of webcams into team war rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 You mean they won’t go to some random zoo to let an orangutan make a 6th round draft pick on Saturday afternoon? im dead inside 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 36 minutes ago, 17islongenough said: We can live without the hugs but what about the annual booing of Goodell? They'll pipe in last year's booing each time he steps up to the mic. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, sullim4 said: The television networks are going to push to make this an event. They've lost all live sports for the foreseeable future - the draft is the only thing that could in theory be done in a smaller space with a bunch of webcams into team war rooms. It will be watched by millions and probably more than any other draft because of no live sports. I am going to miss the NHL playoffs for sure. With the exception of football season the NHL playoffs is the most exciting time of the year IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: That don’t confront me long as I get my 2020 New Era draft hat next Friday. ? I'll drink a bourbon, a scotch, and a beer to that. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 26 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: im dead inside Shake it off, kid. This is fine. *? *? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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