Societal restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced many of us to find new ways to do our jobs.
That is certainly true for NFL general managers, personnel directors, scouts and coaches. Because the league will conduct its draft as scheduled in late April, they've had to alter their preparation methods dramatically since early March.
With travel nixed by the NFL, scouts haven't been able to meet face-to-face with potential draftees since the NFL combine or gather information at on-campus timing days. They haven't been able to bring in prospects for medical updates with team doctors. They haven't been able to convene in person for their usual predraft meetings to discuss prospects and construct their draft boards.