Roger Goodell praised for handling of all-virtual NFL Draft

By Vincent Frank

·Updated: April 25, 2020

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The 2020 NFL Draft was like nothing we have ever seen before. The three-day all-virtual draft came to a culmination Saturday evening without any major problems.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hosted the first two days of the event from his home. While there were some funny moments, the often-criticized NFL head did a tremendous job.

ESPN and NFL Network decided to simulcast their broadcast in hopes of allowing millions of Americans to get their minds off the current COVID-19 pandemic plaguing the United States. It was also a smashing success with historical television ratings.

A draft that some don’t believe should have been held as scheduled acted as somewhat of a return to normalcy for countless sports fans. Goodell himself received a ton of praise for his handling of the event.

Roger Goodell is by far the biggest winner of this draft. Looked like a human for 3 straight day’s.

Goodell’s stock has never been higher.

Think of how this all would’ve went if Rob “piece of metal” Manfred was in charge…. exactly.#MyCommish pic.twitter.com/KtwU04w19r
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 25, 2020

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I believe these three days of announcing draft picks from home from a comfortable chair in casual attire with a Golden Retriever at his feet has humanized @nflcommish in a very positive way. https://t.co/Gag3GZE1bP
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) April 25, 2020

Roger Goodell over three days of the draft. pic.twitter.com/MqTqXfYsFv
— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) April 25, 2020

Today's column: Give Roger Goodell credit. Going forward with the #NFL draft was the right call. https://t.co/AAMbgPHQZK
— Jerry Brewer (@JerryBrewer) April 25, 2020

What a week. Congrats to everyone who led this astonishing feat of a Draft.

Cool note: @nflcommish surprised his wife, Jane Goodell, by rocking her (incredible) documentary’s t-shirt for this message.⤵️ https://t.co/n9SPjrv8Ak
— Sam Rapoport (@samrap10) April 25, 2020

This draft humanized everyone – players, coaches, GMs, Goodell. We don't often to get to see these people in the comfort of their own homes, and it made me feel more connected to everyone, despite being in a time where we're all physically apart.

Great job, NFL, ESPN. https://t.co/J7G7IstOGB
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) April 25, 2020