Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL will be conducting a virtual draft with team officials drafting from their homes. I have three wacky suggestions that would make this draft a much more enjoyable experience.
- For the first round only: teams should create a 15-30 second video clip on Twitter welcoming their new player to the organization. This feature would not only give another way to watch the draft, but also give fans something to watch while Mel Kiper Jr. gushes (or rages) about the latest pick.
- Instead of Roger Goodell announcing the picks, teams should make all transactions (picks, trades, etc.) in Madden 20. With the new generation (myself included) obsessed with the world of video games, and the success of Quibli and Star Wars’ collaborations with Fortnite, a partnership with EA Sports’s star football simulation game would be extremely beneficial for the league.
- Create a VR experience for fans to feel as if they were at a physical NFL Draft. This service should be offered at least for those who bought tickets, or it could be made into a paid service.
