Roger Goodell won’t get booed this year — unless he upsets his neighbors or family members.
Like everyone else, the NFL commissioner will be spending the NFL draft at home. Goodell will announce all 32 first-round picks from the basement of his residence in Bronxville, N.Y.,
Due to social-distancing regulations in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the draft will be done virtually from April 23-25. Originally, it was scheduled to be held in Las Vegas before the virus forced the cancellation or postponement of all sports around the world. Fans at the draft have regularly and loudly expressed their dislike for the commissioner in recent years, but will have to do so from their homes this time around.
The NFL recently announced that 58 prospects have confirmed they will take part in the historic virtual draft, but they will not have a chance to get a draft-staple photo on stage with the commissioner.
Before this report, it was unclear where Goodell would be stationed, whether he would be at home or at a television studio of some sort if the league allowed it. Team executives and club personnel will be drafting from their homes and the commissioner will be taking part from the luxury of his, too.
At least he won’t get booed.