The NFL Draft has become a grand production, drawing huge crowds to cities across the country. However, the NFL may have taken it too far by interrupting the draft to announce the date of the NFL schedule release. This announcement, made by two hosts, seemed unnecessary and excessive, as the schedule release is already highly anticipated. The move has been criticized as an example of NFL self-indulgence and unnecessary promotion.
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