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On Thursday, USA Today college sports writer Dan Wolken reported that the NFL is currently not considering pushing back the 2021 NFL Draft if the next college football season were to be postponed into the spring of 2021.
One nugget I picked up today. College football officials have quietly inquired with the NFL about whether they’d be willing to push back the 2021 draft in the event of a spring season. Unsurprisingly, the NFL isn’t interested
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) July 2, 2020
It’s understandable that more and more murmurings about a delayed college season are becoming heard as things are taking a turn for the worst, a la the pandemic. Even though there’s official dates and times for the return of the MLB and NBA season, as well as the current set dates for NFL training camps to commence, the explosion of cases in places like Texas and Florida have people feeling uneasy about a smooth return to play.
If the NFL draft were to go on as planned next year, then this scenario would be even worse than this season when it comes to the lack of information they had on prospects, specifically the lesser known players, There will be more dart throws and high-risk picks. But if every team is suffering through those things, then it’s still fair across the board, It may be frustrating as all get out, but maybe it’ll be more fun that way? It’s pretty natural for people to enjoy gambling, so maybe we can just lean in to that adrenaline rush.
I don’t know. These are just my immediate thoughts on the matter. What do you all think about this situation? Would you rather see the draft postponed or not?
Rams News:
Cameron DaSilva reports on the NFL allowing only 75-80 players in training camps (The Rams Wire)
Stu Jackson highlights S John Johnson III being the Rams’ most-promising building block (TheRams.com)
Cameron DaSilva discusses how a shortened preseason can muddy the Rams’ backup QB situation (The Rams Wire)
Larry Brake wonders if the Rams took the best QB in the 2016 draft (Ramblin’ Fan)
NFL News:
Kelly Cohen highlights the BBQ skills of current and former NFL offensive linemen (ESPN)
Bill Barnwell discusses what went right and wrong for Baker Mayfield in 2019 (ESPN)
Sean Wagner-McGough ranks divisions by their starting quarterbacks (CBS Sports)
John Breech ranks the top-10 head coaching matchups in 2020 (CBS Sports)
Gary Davenport wonders whether it’s time for the Jaguars to finally trade DE Yannick Ngakoue (Bleacher Report)
Charean Williams reports on the NFL not planning to postpone 2021 draft if college football is delayed (Pro Football Talk)