Was moving draft to Thursday Primetime a good business move?

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/2010/04/23/2010-04-23_moving_draft_to_prime_time_doesnt_rate.html?page=1

BEARS HAVE TO ADJUST MARKETING PLANS FOR NFL DRAFT

This article from ChicagoBusiness, talks about the Bears plan to host their draft party tonight, rather than last night, to create the most of their off-season marketing.

Roger Goodell and dealing with Ben Roethlisberger from a business standpoint

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/04/roger-goodell-ben-roethlisberger-punishment-news-wont-wait-in-nfls-busy-week/1

FBN’s Nicole Petallides with former University of Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy and 16 of the top prospects for the NFL draft.

The business of being NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper

This article talks about NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper and how his job description has changed since 1984 due to advances in technology, etc.

Draft News

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=5127174&sportCat=nfl

NFL DRAFT'S MEDIA CIRCUS

The NFL Draft goes prime time, becoming the NFL's latest tent-pole event, after the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, and September season kickoff

Alex Brown reached agreement with the Saints

This article discusses the contractual agreement New Orleans Saints made with defensive end Alex Brown. The two year agreement is worth $6 million! After being released by Chicago last week, Brown is excited to join the defending champs.

MONEY MAKING STADIUMS

The League’s True MVPs: Top 10 Stadiums by Revenue

When it comes to the business side of the NFL, the true MVP's would be the TOP 10 money making stadiums. Coming in first place is the Cowboy's Stadium, bringing in an estimated $369 million!

http://www.finchannel.com/Main_News/B_Schools/58692_NFL_Players_Hone_Their_Skills_at_Harvard_Business_School/



NFL Players Going To Harvard Business School
Football players are looking to Harvard Business School to prepare for their life after football. They have the oppertunity to work with experts in their areas of interest, so they will be able to continue working once there career in football comes to an end.

The Patriot's Business Strategy

http://www.bnet.com/2403-13502_23-256409.html

Player Salaries Tool

http://content.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/salaries/playerresults.aspx?lname=B&page=4

More profits for playoff teams?

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/4020/do_nfl_teams_profit_from_the_playoffs.html?cat=3

Watch this video on "The business of the NFL" shown in the UK on BBC news. A video on New Orleans big win and the effects on the post- Katrina city.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks with Rick Horrow about the business side of the NFL. Hear how the league is working to get fans in the seats, despite the tough economy.