Green Bay Packers want to host an NFL Draft. It is the only big event that Green Bay can host in the NFL calendar. They cannot host the Super Bowl. While Lambeau Field would be very cool for the biggest game of the year, the weather is too unpredictable. Some might make a case that later in February helps, but that was our coldest period of the year in the state. Therefore, the eyes shift to the NFL Draft. And Green Bay thinks with the rebuilding of the Resch Center, it’s going to be possible in 2024. Despite their good feelings, there are still questions that need to be asked about the smallest city hosting one of the biggest events.

Question 1: Um… Where are you going to put all the fans?
Green Bay does not have the hotel space to keep all of the fans. Now if they’re able to get clearance for this event, you can get hotels up pretty quickly. They would likely need an influx if that were to happen. When the NFL Draft noise has come up, I’ve always mentioned sharing it with Milwaukee and having some events or rounds down there. It seems like Green Bay is hellbent on doing it all in Green Bay.

Question 2: What about the weather?
Now, this year is hosted in Cleveland. The weather in late April is likely gloomy, dark, and full of bad decisions. Late April is a fucking crapshoot in Wisconsin. You could get beautiful sunny weather where it’s 60 degrees, or it could be snowing. There have been draft weekends in the past where we got snow. If this will be held outdoors, the league would likely have to evaluate that against other things.

Question 3: Will fans buy into the Green Bay idea?
There is a lot of arrogance from Mark Murphy that everyone wants to come to Green Bay. Yes, it’s a hallowed place for football fans. But it’s not the easiest to travel to. Sure, they have an airport but not making flights go in and out. This means they have to start in Milwaukee then likely rent a car up to Green Bay. There are more complications than you think. Murphy would be wise to partner with the City of Milwaukee in some capacity to promote the idea further. They don’t have to host, just play a part and make the travel easier.

We’ll see if Green Bay gets the draft and Murphy’s life work will be completed.

Charlie.