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.