Panthers want to bring the NFL Draft to Charlotte

[Mr. Scot]

Panthers exploring bid to bring NFL Draft to Charlotte

According to Erik Spanberg of the Charlotte Business Journal, the Panthers are exploring a bid to host the NFL Draft, with team executives scheduling a meeting with the league next week.

City leaders are on board with the plan, as Charlotte is on a hosting roll after last weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, with the Republican National Convention on the docket for 2020.

The team is expected to meet with NFL senior vice president of events Peter O’Reilly to talk about the bid.

[musicman]

Its good for the city.

[Captain Morgan]

I'm loving me some Tepper.

[4Corners]

Why don’t they focus on drafting well first 

[DCR]

I think they should have left it in New York

It was the only highlight of the year for Jets fans

 

 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Captain Morgan said:

I'm loving me some Tepper.

Still hoping he fixes the front office, but outside of that, can't argue.

No one can question that he wants the Panthers to be a big, big deal.

[Johnny Rockets]

About a month ago, WFNZ had the guy on that heads the Charlotte sports group (I forget his name) that puts this stuff together and it sure sounded like hosting the draft in 2021 or 2022 was all but a lock. He couldn't confirm because initial talks were taking place but you could read between the lines on what he was saying. Having the draft here would be a really cool event and one more great thing for the city. 

[Mr. Scot]

Link to Spanberg's CBJ article (subscribers only)

NFL Draft to be Charlotte's next prize?

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, Johnny Rockets said:

About a month ago, WFNZ had the guy on that heads the Charlotte sports group (I forget his name) that puts this stuff together and it sure sounded like hosting the draft in 2021 or 2022 was all but a lock. He couldn't confirm because initial talks were taking place but you could read between the lines on what he was saying. Having the draft here would be a really cool event and one more great thing for the city. 

The one in Philly was great.

(especially that speech by Drew Pearson)

I remember the interview you're talking about. I think it was Kyle Bailey who asked him about that and he hilariously clammed up. 

[WarPanthers89]

This would be amazing. I would have everyone I know at the draft. 

[Johnny Rockets]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

The one in Philly was great.

(especially that speech by Drew Pearson)

Gotta admit that was a well done troll job on Philly by Pearson as was David Akers rebuttal the following year at the draft in Dallas.

The Eagles jumping Dallas to select Dallas Goedert in Dallas when they desperately needed a TE with Witten retiring gave Philly the last laugh. 

[Ricky Spanish]

I will take work off to go. The draft is one of my favorite sporting events of the year. It's where the new football year begins, the possibilities are endless, and my soul hasn't been crushed by disappointment yet. 

[BudFox]

If the draft was in Charlotte, who would you want to announce the Panthers first pick?

[Unbreakable Split Glass]

It would be awesome. Im already on planning to go to the draft this in April. Pretty excited. 

This past weekend was fun with the all star. But was sorta disappointed too. Wasnt much to really do. I was expecting tons of booths with roads shut. Stages with singers and bands. Not even close.