On Thursday night, the next generation of NFL stars will gather in AT&T Stadium. For the teams, sending the right name on a card to the podium brings them one step closer to a championship. For the athletes, hearing their names called means untold riches. And for Jerry Jones, the draft serves as another opportunity to bring ‘a tremendous spectacle‘ to Arlington, Texas.
The spectacle continues in Tampa Bay, where a parrot will deliver the Buccaneers’ pick to the pirate ship in Raymond James Stadium. New England has elected for a fowl-free approach. The team will hold a draft party at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, and announce their picks Saturday from the Hall at Patriot Place.