Why Philly for the draft? NFL exec talks about the city and the future

By Staff

Peter O’Reilly is the NFL senior vice president of events, overseeing the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Kickoff and other productions. He spoke to The Inquirer about the draft and about the free NFL Draft Experience for fans, to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. His remarks have been edited for space and clarity.

Q: Why has the NFL Draft become such a phenomenon?

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