This years draft Venue

[Battlelyon]

The outdoor idea was top notch, this year's was the best of any draft venue. Speaking of that.

How Philadelphia's outdoor NFL draft upstaged everyone, even Jerry Jones

Fourteen cities are bidding to host next year’s draft and the favorite is reportedly Frisco, Texas, where Jerry Jones has built a palatial practice facility for the Cowboys.

Scrap that.

The Star of Frisco may be a wonder but isn’t right for this event, not anymore. It seats 12,000. A year ago, that would have seemed massive. Now something has actually outgrown Jerry Jones’ grandiosity. It would be a quaint gathering of the chosen few after this big block party.

Choosing Frisco after Philly would be a terrible move for the NFL. Not after everyone saw the public enjoy this night and everything that came with it – free admission, fan experiences, photos with the Lombardi Trophy. This was a big show with no cost; it was the elite of the NFL, but without the expense. A sport that lives off personal seat licenses and luxury boxes went with little exclusivity and even less pretense. While there was some VIP seating and preferential tickets, this was mostly about people just wandering over from the neighborhoods to enjoy the show.

I completely agree the idea of it being it a 12,000 seated atmosphere next year sounds pretty lame, after such a great event this year.

 

[Manster7588]

The outdoor venue is great unless it rains.

 

[Groo]

I kinda miss the old days with the die- hard's up in the gallery.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Uh.. it was essentially outdoors 2 years ago in Chicago.

 

[Stomp]

Man those cheese steaks look fantastic

 

[Manster7588]

They need to move the draft to Vegas.

 

[Duke of Douchington]

Why do people want to go to the draft anyway?

 

[Manster7588]

Why do people want to go to the draft anyway?

Because were football junkies. It's not addictive though.

 

[Stomp]

Why do people want to go to the draft anyway?

Get drunk/Eat concession stand food/cheer your team/armchair GM

 

[Battlelyon]

Why do people want to go to the draft anyway?

To boo this assshole.

 

[Duke of Douchington]

Because were football junkies. It's not addictive though.

But it's not football. It's old dudes or Make-A-Wish kids reading off a cue card into a microphone.


It's sort of like the spelling bee, but with more diversity.

 

[Manster7588]

But it's not football. It's old dudes or Make-A-Wish kids reading off a cue card into a microphone.


It's sort of like the spelling bee, but with more diversity.

OK you're Canadian, I understand why you don't like football, you all don't know what real football is.

 

[Duke of Douchington]

OK you're Canadian, I understand why you don't like football, you all don't know what real football is.

Dafuq?

I'm from Massachusetts...home of the goddamn Super Bowl champions.

 

[Manster7588]

Dafuq?

I'm from Massachusetts...home of the goddamn Super Bowl champions.

Then why so you want to keep the libs out of Canada?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

They need to move the draft to Vegas.

It would be more entertaining. Chances are you'd get a better parity of fans if it was held in Vegas vice a shit hole like Philly.
The venue was great but the city is still a dump and the fans...well there's been enough said over the years on that topic. Do it before the Raiders move.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

But it's not football. It's old dudes or Make-A-Wish kids reading off a cue card into a microphone.


It's sort of like the spelling bee, but with more diversity.

You're right those damn Indian and Asian kids have taken over the spelling bee. Poor white folks haven't a chance.
Disclosure for all you sensitive viewers. That was a joke.

 

[Manster7588]

It would be more entertaining. Chances are you'd get a better parity of fans if it was held in Vegas vice a shit hole like Philly.
The venue was great but the city is still a dump and the fans...well there's been enough said over the years on that topic. Do it before the Raiders move.

Yes, Philly fans boo you, Raiders fans Hit you.

 

[Manster7588]

You're right those damn Indian and Asian kids have taken over the spelling bee. Poor white folks haven't a chance.
Disclosure for all you sensitive viewers. That was a joke.

Sometimes true life is very funny.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Yes, Philly fans boo you, Raiders fans Hit you.

Just watch out for batteries and don't dress up like Santa. Otherwise Philly fans are great

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Just watch out for batteries and don't dress up like Santa. Otherwise Philly fans are great

I've been to a couple of Eagles/Seahawks games, never been harassed walking back to my car. J.D. Drew deserved more then just batteries.