Villain The Foe Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Report: 2015 NFL draft 'likely' to move outside of New York City The NFL won't tell us when or where the 2015 NFL draft will be ahead of time ... they'll likely just announce it pop-up-restaurant or flash-mob style in the middle of the night and say, "Everyone has 12 hours to get here if they don't want to miss it." Ok, that's not true — that's us being fatuous. But according to MMQB's Peter King, there's a good chance the draft will move outside of New York City in 2015 for the first time since the 1960s. The last time it was believed to be anywhere else but the Big Apple was the 1964 draft(which actually was held on Dec. 2, 1963) at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago. So why is the draft moving? For a few reasons, King speculates. One, the NFL is not happy with Radio City Music Hall, its annual home since 2006. The venue apparently delayed revealing its spring schedule and then told the league it was holding an Easter show during the normal NFL draft time slot. The NFL pushed the draft back to Mothers' Day weekend, which was less than ideal, but stuck with Radio City over other venues that were open the weekend they originally wanted. Then the Easter show was canceled, and the NFL does notget played like that. So the league was peeved. That right there probably was the nail in the RCMH coffin. That and the fact that the league believes it has outsized the relatively smallish venue and can take this traveling minstrel show on the road, to far bigger and better rooms around the country. The NFL might be right. Dozens of cities have called Roger Goodell to beg for the rights. King writes: Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke to Roger Goodell twice about having the draft somewhere there—gigantic McCormick Place near Soldier Field, for instance—and other cities loomed. Jerry Jones pines to have the draft at Jerry World in Arlington. Los Angeles wants it. Bob Kraft wants it in Boston. King's guess for 2015 is that the draft will kick off April 30 and wrap up May 2 and that it will happen in Chicago. His thinking is that the league wants to push it back as far as it can without treading on Mother's Day territory again. Oh no, the NFL will not appease the annoyances of fans, who griped about the later date; this move most certainly would be tied to TV ratings. (An aside: You thought you mattered?) We just hope Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel, if the draft does land here (I live in Chicago), doesn't try to play fast and loose with the NFL, thinking that if he can push around the local heavyweights than he can stand tough with The Shield. If he does, or pulls any fast ones, the draft will move to Minot, N.D. before it comes back to Chicago. So when will we find out when and where the draft is? Our guess: on or around April 6 of next year. Sorry, we're having too much fun with this story to not be a little fatuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 TEH LEEG OWEZ LAWNG AYLANDAZ! DAM YOU WOODY!!!! PETITION PETITION PETITION!!!!!! Oh wait, I'm on the wrong site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 the NFL offices are in NYC. the javits center is also big whoever works with the NFL at RCMH cost them big bucks. dolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 The Jets fans cheered the Pryor pick. like classy people (and Chad was there!) if we aren't making jackasses of our selves on tv there's no point. we'll always have this gem and this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 They could make it work in Chicago (possibly). But they have to be careful. This is a major event that people wait on line for days to get tickets today, that is crazy demand. If they move it, they better get the same energy. Also, NY is a very diverse town. You have Jets fans, Giants fans and fans of every damn team here. If you move it to Chicago, be prepared for the possibility of 87% of the venue being Bears fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 this brainiac after the Richardson pick? what is it with guys in Revis jerseys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 They could make it work in Chicago (possibly). But they have to be careful. This is a major event that people wait on line for days to get tickets today, that is crazy demand. If they move it, they better get the same energy. Also, NY is a very diverse town. You have Jets fans, Giants fans and fans of every damn team here. If you move it to Chicago, be prepared for the possibility of 87% of the venue being Bears fans. Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good point. Villain - please don't feel the need to point out that my posts are good. I am afraid you will get carpel tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Villain - please don't feel the need to point out that my posts are good. I am afraid you will get carpel tunnel. Good poi.... forget it. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator_05 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 If you move it to Chicago, be prepared for the possibility of 87% of the venue being Bears fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 this brainiac after the Richardson pick? what is it with guys in Revis jerseys Lol...That's pathetic. I remember those two tools too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 NYC or Miami are the only places it should be. There's football fans from all over here as well as a ton of sh*t to do. Still think it should stay in NYC though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 NYC or Miami are the only places it should be. There's football fans from all over here as well as a ton of sh*t to do. Still think it should stay in NYC though. L.A. probably fits that bill, too. Lots of transplants, and a few teams who've once called the city home. It's also a city the NFL wants back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 L.A. probably fits that bill, too. Lots of transplants, and a few teams who've once called the city home. It's also a city the NFL wants back. Definitely before Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Lol...That's pathetic. I remember those two tools too Really wish that first guy posted here. That would be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Chicago would be amazing. Swap out the Jets fans for a bunch of mid-40s diabetics Crisco'd into orange nylon saying "ya know, da more I read about dis [bears draft pick], da more he reminds me of [player from 1985 squad]!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Philly wouldn't be too bad. You'd have Jet, Giant, Raven, Redskin, Eagles and Steelers fans there. All within 2-3 hours drive. Pittsburgh longer, but there are Steelers fans everywhere in PA. Chicago could have Colts, Lions, Browns, Packers. Those teams are 4-6 hours away. I'd make the trip to Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 They should go to some place central for everyone. Say like Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian101193 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 what is it with guys in Revis jerseys He was the original "Geno Sucks" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 They should go to some place central for everyone. Say like Denver. You need a new map. People from the east think Ohio is centrally located lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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