The millions of NFL fans who have appreciated the program of the League draft roads in the last decade can thank an unusual and unexpected source: The Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. Yes, really.
For half a century, the NFL draft Called New York City Home, and in 2014, the extravagance of the NFL project was a key element on the radio City Music Hall. But the only organization with more juice on Radio City than the NFL was the renowned rocketical dance troupe The NFL comes out of its traditional date at the end of April.
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It did not go well with the powers in place in the NFL, and the news later that year, the Rockettes would probably no longer claim April and May at Radio City. The NFL could surely push its project to June …?
No. The NFL has decided to take its show on the road, which has made all the difference during the 10 years since. What was once a television lounge is now an extravagance to compete with the Super Bowl, traveling in cities that may never have the chance to welcome their own game. While the NFL is preparing to go to the Tundra not so loaded with Green Bay, let's look at the greatest moments of the endless tour of the NFL.
Chicago (2015 and 2016)
You know the 2015 draft of: Jameis Winston against Marcus Mariota at the top
You know the 2016 project of: Revelations of the night of the night of Laremy Tunsil
History: Chicago has marked the point where NFL's draft really contains. The project would no longer be confined to a simple unique auditorium; Now everyone could have fun. The NFL made its debut “Draft Town”, a festival type rally, and “Square selection”, where late recruits made their NFL debut. Draft Town Set the standard that all cities would follow: a massive, free show and focused on fans with games, food and of course Merch for sale. Chicago welcomes 200,000 fans this first year.
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Perhaps overcome by the joy of the moment, Danny Shelton of Washington, selected 12th in the general classification by the Browns of Cleveland, The NFL commissioner raised Roger Goodell as a toddler in 2015 And carried it around the scene.
Philadelphia (2017)
You know the draft of 2017 of: The Bears selecting Mitchell Trubisky Second in the general classification when a future MVP of the Super Bowl three times named Patrick Mahomes was there
History: This is where the traditional “Huls of the Comishist” reached the high art level; No one flows just like Philly. This is where civic pride really started; The legend of cowboys attracted fans of joyful Eagles by fans of the Eagles through a sea of huae. This remains spectacular:
Dallas (2018)
You know the 2018 draft of: Baker Mayfield First, Saquon Barkley Second, Josh Allen Seventh… Lamar Jackson 32nd
History: Revenge is a dish better served with a Lombardi to the teeth trophy, and this is what the botter of the Eagles David Akers did in 2018 in Dallas. Akers burned cowboys fans with the truth: “Hey dallas! The last time you were in the Super Bowl, these draft choices were not born!” When you have kickers hanging out, it's time for self-reflection. To top it off, the selected Eagles… Dallas Goedert.
Nashville (2019)
You know the draft of 2019 of: The choice of first round of Oakland to Kyler Murray goes n ° 1 overall in Arizona
History: Nashville is the place where NFL's draft has really become a crucial event. To the surprise of the types of NFC East-Breen league, a city that is not known for its deep roots of the NFL to kissed the League as if it were a single party. Hundreds of thousands of people have proven to be for the festivities, and the scope of the celebration clearly indicated it … The draft of the NFL is now a public holiday in the league:
Home (2020)
You know the recovery of 2020 of: Bill Belichick's dog
History: Not really an entry right here because everyone was at home during the pandemic. (We know, we don't want to remember it either.) But it has led to indelible images, like N ° 1 Global choice Joe Burrow in his parents' house; Roger Goodell relaxing in his flesh and devour Ms; Bill Belichick dog Apparently make choices for him; And … whatever the hell that was happening in the property of Truebel.
Cleveland (2021)
You know the 2021 project of: the Jaguars writing Trevor Lawrence n ° 1 overall and solving all their problems forever
History: The show may have surpassed the substance here in this particular iteration of the project. Cleveland has been bathed in the light of the first appearance in the eliminatory series of the franchise since 2002 and the first victory in the playoffs since 1994, and offered … a Macho imitator.
Las Vegas (2022)
You know the 2022 project of: Sam Prince (you will remember in a moment)
History: After missing the draft in 2020 for obvious reasons, Vegas obtained another shot in 2022 and did not disappoint. While the organizers deleted the 2020 plans for the players to arrive in boats, there were still a lot of vegas glitz around each choice – as well as a walk about two miles from the green room to the stage. The best, by far, was the selection of the Make-A-Wish fan for the New York Giants of Kayvon Thibodeaux, a scene as ridiculously wonderful now as at the time:
In addition, there was that, from Criss Angel to start Tour 2:
Never change, vegas.
Kansas City (2023)
You know the recovery of 2023 of: Carolina Optant for Bryce Young on CJ Stroud
History: It was an embarrassment of wealth for Kansas City, which had just organized a super bowl parade a few months ago and now hosted the NFL draft. The sea of jerseys of the hometown was now a standard expectation; Unfortunately, the continuous decline in the players in the green room on site. Four did not break down around 1, but only one returned for Tour 2: Brian Branch de l'Alabama. Detroit finally chose 45th in the general classification, but as he had not thrilled a second costume, Branch came on stage in sneakers and jeans. And nobody was disturbing a little.
Detroit (2024)
You know the 2024 project of: Caleb Williams against Jayden Daniels against Drake Maye
History: If Nashville represented a high -waters bar for recovery road emissions, Detroit increased the bar much further, establishing a frequentation record of 775,000 recovery of all time. As for memorable moments … Goodell sometimes seems inclined to bathe in the hoots, and sometimes takes shields on stage with him, like the old local stars or children. In Detroit, he opted for a civic icon, Eminem, in one of these moments “yeah, the NFL is all now”.
However, it was a massive show of Motor City, a sign that the draft of the NFL is only growing by the year. You are on the clock, Green Bay.
