'The NFL can be tone-deaf,' writes nrarmour for usatodaysports. 'But the arrogance stems from the fact the NFL knows it is the biggest game around – and it recognizes the powerful influence it has as a result.'
Millions watch the draft every year. Even more are likely to tune in this year, what with much of the country hunkered down and the uniqueness of coaches and team executives conducting the draft from their living rooms and basements just as fantasy owners have been doing for years.
The league wanted to spread the money around to address as many needs as possible – food, shelter, supplies and research, to name a few – and it wanted the recipients to have a national reach. There also will be pitches from players, and mini-films highlighting the work of each of the six organizations.
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