NFL draft 2020: From Vegas to video calls - how will virtual draft play out?
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This year's NFL draft was supposed to be held in Las Vegas, on a stage built over water at the Bellagio hotel's fountains.
Instead, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will be announcing each pick in his basement.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the second biggest event in the NFL calendar is going virtual.
More than 11 million fans will be watching as, from 23-25 April, 255 college players will realise their dream of reaching the NFL.
It may look different but it will still be life-changing - and concerns over hacking and WiFi connections have added intrigue to what is already an unpredictable event.
So we caught up with BBC pundits Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora - remotely of course - to discuss how this virtual draft might play out.
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Who will be the first draft pick?
That, at least, seems clear. Having had last season's worst record, the Cincinnati Bengals go first and want a new quarterback.
And it just so happens that Joe Burrow, 23, has had arguably the best ever season by a college QB, leading Louisiana State to the national championship and winning the Heisman Trophy (for best college player).
"He's a proven winner," said Umenyiora. "He's a great leader with great charisma, and a great arm with great accuracy. I don't think Andy Dalton was all that bad but Cincinnati need someone to reinvigorate their franchise and he'll suit them just fine."
Yet the guys both feel that Chase Young, 21, a defensive end from Ohio State, is actually the best player in this year's draft.
"I heard all the hype so watched his tape and he's a fantastic player," added Umenyiora. "He's dynamic, has good burst off the line and a good motor so he's constantly hustling, constantly trying to get to the quarterback.
"He's a big, physical, freaky athlete. Over the next 10 years I think this guy's going to be a superstar. He's the only one I can point at and say 'this is a can't-miss prospect'."
Which team could move up the draft board?
Teams can use their picks to trade up or down the order and the Miami Dolphins look most likely to move up (from fifth) after three straight losing seasons.
"What if somebody like Miami, who has a lot of draft capital (three first-round picks), gives Cincinnati a deal they can't refuse to take that first pick?" asked Bell. "That's the only reason Burrow wouldn't go to Cincinnati."
"But who are Miami going to pick?" said Umenyiora. "They have so many needs on the team. I think Cincinnati will go for Burrow but after that, everyone's up for grabs."
The order in which wide receivers Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs are selected is anyone's guess, but cornerback Jeff Okudah is expected to go early.
"Detroit want a cornerback but they might move off that pick (third) for Miami or the Los Angeles Chargers to snatch the quarterback they want," Bell added. "You need those quarterbacks, and if you see a guy you love, you go up there to get him.

What makes players fall down or move up the board?
In a nutshell - your fitness, your skills, your character. Players are assessed during physical tests, interviews and medicals at the NFL Combine, pro days and team visits.
But this year's pre-draft activities have been hampered by coronavirus restrictions so fitness concerns remain over players such as Tua Tagovailoa, who was tipped to win the Heisman Trophy before suffering a dislocated hip in November. Many mock drafts now have him below fellow quarterback Justin Herbert.
"Health is a big issue," said Umenyiora. "You want a guy who's durable because of the rigours of the NFL. Some people come in and may be jerks so they'd get downgraded, but some show a sense of leadership, which teams really value.
"It's also down to your tape and how well you work out. Some guys look really good players but their draft stock goes down because they didn't test as well."
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Will the Patriots draft a quarterback?
It must be the best draft pick ever. Seven quarterbacks had already been selected in 2000 when, deep in the sixth round, the New England Patriots chose Tom Brady with the 199th pick.
Twenty years and six Super Bowl wins later, Brady, 42, has joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers so the Pats go into the draft with Jarrett Stidham (last year's 133th pick) and veteran Brian Hoyer as their only QBs.
"From everything I've heard, they have a lot of confidence in Stidham," said Umenyiora. "I think they're going to sit pretty and see what happens next year."
"They're not going to move up [from 23rd] to get a quarterback, that's just not what they do," Bell added. "If Jordan Love falls to them then maybe they'll go for him but they've got other needs to fill.
"They might have their eye on someone we'll never know about because the Patriots do not talk. Their scouts know the traits that [head coach] Bill Belichick is looking for and can identify people that would fit their needs and their organisation.
"That's why the draft is so fascinating. These are the moves that teams can make. I remember a guy called Tom they drafted in the sixth round and he did all right!"
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How will this draft be different?
For starters, the broadcast will be hosted by a small team in a studio in Connecticut, with draft prospects, commentators and team officials taking part remotely.
There will be no fans, no bear hugs on stage with commissioner Goodell and no war rooms, where team officials discuss their strategy throughout.
But we will see exactly what it means to the players and their families as 58 of the top prospects will have cameras in their own homes.
"The NFL's never seen anything like this before so nobody really knows how it's going to play out," said Umenyiora. "But teams know who they want to pick. If one falls off the board, they know who they're going to next."
"They've had time to get ready, to figure out who makes the pick if something goes wrong digitally or somebody's internet goes out," Bell added.
"One thing that always happens is Roger Goodell gets booed by the fans. Well that's not happening this year - unless somebody goes down to his basement!"
The BBC Sport website will run live text commentary on the 2020 NFL draft, from 23:30 BST on 23 April. The first round begins at 01:00 BST on 24 April.
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Hate to tell you but as a spectator sport the NFL is far more popular in the UK than badminton.
Televised badminton is on a par with one-legged Siberian goat racing. Heck, is it even televised at all.
I can only assume that you are not at all familiar with this sport or this is a crude attempt at some sort of humour.
The draft has always been held in April with the pre-season starting end of July. The new players need the additional time to learn the playbook and get up to game speed.
Because of the organisation, games can be expected to be competitive with no one team dominating. Unlike the PL here, where only one or two teams, possibly three ever have a chance.
It’s tactically challenging, massively physical, athletic and, if you have a brain that can appreciate it, fascinating.
All that ever happens here is the best teams buy the best players. How exciting (joke).
American "Football" ?
Should be named American Handball.
Beyond me why anyone is interested in this yankie sport!
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Don't worry Dave, you will understand once you grow up. Let's stick to tag and hide/seek until then.
But you were interested enough to comment! Get back to those socks!
There are certain sports I dont enjoy either. We are all different.
But what I dont understand is why some have to tell the world they dont like a certain sport or worse moan and cry when an article is written about it. If you dont enjoy why not just skip it
Jonathan Taylor to Seattle please.
Go Hawks !!!
Who said the TV Tax was poorly spent? Simply outstanding! Thank you BBC.
Imagine if the Premier League in England used this system so the play off winners of the Championship got first pick of the best academy players
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The problem is that they play against teams from other countries who get the top players so have to compete against them.
We don't have 'World Champions' over here where only one country takes part!
"Not looking like this sport is all that popular over here in the country where proper FOOTBALL was invented!
"I do think our license fee should be spent on more popular sports from the UK, rather than boosting advertising revenue from 'The Big Sell'!"
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Ironic, then, that you spell licence in the US way rather than the British way!
But you felt the need to comment? What a sad little person you are!