GUNNER’S 10 NFL DRAFT THOUGHTS: EAGLES HAVE TO GET PLUG-AND-PLAY GUY WITH 1ST PICK

Posted April 27, 2017 at 1:30 pm

Live draft coverage begins Thursday at 5 p.m. with Philly Sports Talk and continues until midnight on CSN, CSNPhilly.com and the NBC Sports App.

CSN’s Derrick Gunn checks in with his 10 thoughts before the NFL draft kicks off in Philadelphia on Thursday night with Round 1.

1. Wouldn’t it be great if the NFL draft opened up Thursday night with Sylvester Stallone on top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps announcing the first pick in the draft?

It would be an iconic moment that both Philadelphia and the NFL could own. We can talk all we want about how world class our Art Museum is (and it is!), but let’s face it — the NFL didn’t choose the Art Museum steps for its world-class art. The league chose it because Rocky made those steps synonymous with Philadelphia.

2. Who dresses some of the soon-to-be millionaire athletes the night they are drafted? Some of the outfits end up looking like a cross between Easter Sunday’s best and Halloween.

3. So much has been said about which direction the Eagles will go in this draft, but one thing is crucial: whether the Birds go offense or defense first, it better be a player that can be plugged in and play right now. The development of Carson Wentz goes much further than QB play or a playmaker to throw to. Even on defense, this year’s draft will affect both the Eagles’ and Wentz’s future.

4. I wish the decibel level would be broadcast when Roger Goodell steps onto the stage to open the 2017 NFL draft. With all those loud boos, Arrowhead Stadium’s world record noise level could be in jeopardy.

5. I wonder if they are going to have cheesesteaks backstage. If so, how cliché. But I wonder where they would come from: Geno’s, Pat’s, Tony Luke’s, Jim’s, Steve’s and many more?

6. Think about this … in the last few years, Philly has hosted the Pope, the Democratic National Convention and now the NFL draft. It would be hard to argue that Philadelphia isn’t a must-see destination.

7. After the first two rounds of the NFL draft, do we really care about rounds three through seven? I do, but that’s because it’s my job.

8. I firmly believe that Myles Garrett, the defensive end from Texas A&M, will be the first name announced Thursday night. He will bring some much-needed defensive help to Cleveland. The Browns have been woeful on defense the last several years. Too bad LeBron can’t play defense for the Browns — he would be an upgrade. Goodness knows the Browns have screwed up enough first-round picks over the last decade. It’s about time they hit on one.

9. Speaking of picks, I think the Eagles go with Corey Davis, the wide receiver from Western Michigan. Here’s why: The Eagles invested in Wentz last year. You don’t make that investment and not build around him. Howie Roseman said as much when he stated: “We want to build around our quarterback.” Davis will be the perfect complementary building block to the Wentz foundation.

10. If you go down to the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year’s NFL draft, have fun and enjoy. Things like this don’t come around that often. Soak it in. I’ll be back at CSN’s command headquarters keeping you up to date online and on TV. I hope my boss is catering this thing. (I’m making a request for smoked ribs!)

All-time NFL draft location cities: 2017’s event returns to Philly

Posted April 27, 2017 at 1:20 pm

Complete fan guide for the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia

A statue of Benjamin Franklin will oversee the proceedings. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is home to Selection Square, where representatives from each team will make the calls on who to draft and when. Photographed April 26, 2017. Julia Hatmaker | [email protected]

It’s finally NFL draft weekend in Philadelphia when the next wave of NFL talent will descend upon the Art Museum steps to find out where it will begin its professional journey.

The weather is supposed to be good, and there will be plenty to do in Philly and at the NFL Draft Experience. Plus the actual draft, too, if you managed to score tickets.

Here’s another quick rundown of everything to do in and around the draft this weekend.

NFL draft schedule & TV

Thursday, April 27: 8 p.m. (NFL Network & ESPN)
Friday, April 28: 7 p.m. (NFL Network & ESPN)
Saturday, April 29, Noon (NFL Network & ESPN)

NFL Draft Experience hours

Thursday, April 27: Noon to 11 p.m.
Friday, April 28: Noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday, April 29: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

NFL draft 2017: Complete visitor’s guide for all the fun in Philly this week

Schedule, transportation information, NFL Draft Experience activities and more for this week’s NFL draft.

Get player autographs, ride ziplines and more at the free NFL Draft Experience

The NFL Draft Experience is a free fan festival full of things to do. Here’s just a sampling of what to do at the Philadelphia event.

2017 NFL Draft: Everything you need to know about its free fan festival in Philadelphia

You may not be able to see the draft itself, but you can still immerse yourself in the world of football with the NFL Draft Experience, which will be held April 27-29 in Philadelphia.

Press Release

Posted April 11, 2017 at 10:58 am

APRIL 29 – Celebrating Camden’s Youth Through a Rites of Passage and Promoting Cultural and Religious Tolerance, Presented by National Stop the Violence Inc.

CAMDEN, N.J/Apr. 8, 2017 — National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc., a national nonprofit organization based in Camden, N.J., will present a free celebratory event in honor of its students in the What About YOUth Initiative.
The theme of the event is “I, Too, Am America: We’ve Come This Far By Faith”. The program will celebrate cultural and religious diversity and tolerance.
National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc. will be honoring mentors, parents and youth at 10:00 a.m. at Lindenwold High School, Lindenwold, N.J.
During this event, Rev. Robin Scott-King, the niece of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be honored and will serve as the keynote speaker. Performances will feature The Brockington Ensemble, and dramatic and dance performances by the youth in the What About YOUth Initiative. There will also be a historical production and a Rites of Passage Ceremony. The program will also serve as a fundraiser to assist the What About YOUth Initiative with costs associated with a trip to Jamaica where the youth will perform.
Invited guests include:
– Bethany Long Hall, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
– Trudy Deans, Consul General of Jamaica
– Edith Savage-Jennings, Civil Rights Icon
– Phil Murphy, Candidate for New Jersey Governor
– Jim Johnson, Candidate for New Jersey Governor
– Lorraine Badley, US Representative for the Jamaican Diaspora Convention
Honorees and award recipients include:

– Parent Council Members
– Law Enforcement Officers
– Mentors
– Judges
– Educators
– Community Activists
National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc. honors individuals whose activism in the community creates positive change.
About National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc. (http://www.nationalstoptheviolence.org)
National Stop the Violence Alliance Inc. was created in 1991 by Dr. Stephné R. Coney. A native of Camden, Dr. Coney adopted the teachings of nonviolence in the philosophies of Mohandas Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Teresa, and incorporated National Stop the Violence, with undertaking a mission to end violence across the country.
Dr. Stephné Coney National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc. P.O. Box 3341 Camden, NJ 08101 PHONE. 856-952-6291 EMAIL: [email protected]
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SOURCE: National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc.
MEDIA: To R.S.V.P., or to arrange pre/post-event photos and interviews, contact Dr. Stephné Coney at 856-952-6291.
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