Jan 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a press conference before Super Bowl LIV at Hilton Downtown. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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.