LA, Chicago and NY (MSG) are finalists to host 2015 NFL Draft

Jcool · 2014-06-05T14:36:47-07:00

Ian Rapoport &rlm;@RapSheet Source: Letters were sent out today to 3 cities regarding potential hosting of 2015 NFL Draft, requesting more info: Chicago, LA & New York LA, Chicago and NY (MSG) are finalists to host 2015 NFL Draft. Why? Radio City informed @NFL that it will NOT be available in April or May More draft news: The @NFL is focusing on availability for two possible events dates with 3 cities: April 22-25 and April 29-May 2. The 2 blocks proposed for the 2015 NFL Draft are 4 nights, which the league is considering. April 22-25 & April 29-May 2 are Wed-Saturday 2015 NFL Draft notes: @NFL expects decision later this summer. Site must have ability to host fan festival in adjacent outdoor/indoor space

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Jun 6, 2014 at 7:17 AM

NeeJ49er
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come to Chicago , only a few hours drive from me, I'll be there

Jun 6, 2014 at 9:15 AM

LasVegasWally
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Chicago would be great - almost in the middle of the country

Jun 6, 2014 at 9:46 AM

susweel
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4 day draft also next year.

Jun 6, 2014 at 10:52 AM

Giedi
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I think the longer the draft the more opportunity for trades. Will that now be a Wednesday thursday Friday *and* saturday?

Jun 6, 2014 at 11:02 AM

Phoenix49ers
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4 day draft is getting absolutely freaking ridiculous.

Why not make it a whole week?

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Jun 6, 2014 at 11:03 AM ]

Jun 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Jcool
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Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Not just CHI, LA in play for 2015 Draft; so are DAL, HOU, PIT, PHL, BOS, others. Each to submit info to NFL by mid June; decision late June.

Jun 6, 2014 at 2:38 PM