From his home in suburban New York, Roger Goodell will handle perhaps his most visible annual chore — announcing draft picks.
Visible, but this time virtual. Not since the NFL draft became a televised event in 1980 has it been stripped to the basics like this year's proceedings will be.
Beginning Thursday night, as a safeguard against the coronavirus pandemic, adhering to medical and governmental advice and restrictions, selectors will work from their homes.
Prospects will be at their homes, too. Goodell, who ordered all team facilities closed on March 26 and has extended that ban indefinitely, won't be sharing hugs with Joe Burrow or Chase Young or any of the other 32 first-rounders.